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Chapter 126

I took the phone and almost immediately confirmed that it was my design.

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Moreover, it was the design from my draft, with a few details that hadn’t been finalized yet, copied by someone else.

But it was this very point that made me instantly understand how my design had fallen into Jessica’s hands, sending a chill down my spine.

“Don’t worry too much,” Jack reassured in a soothing tone, offering a peace of mind. “Until you figure out how to prove it’s your design, I’ll keep this matter under control.”

“No need to suppress it,” I said, tucking my long hair behind my ear and smiling. “Let it spread. The more it spreads, the better.”

I hadn’t expected Jessica to desire so much from me.

Since she walked right into my trap, I didn’t mind teaching her a lesson.

Jack’s

es were

clear and he smiled faintly. “I was initially worried that consecutive incidents might overwhelm you. Looks like you’ve already thought of a way?”

“Yeah.” I nodded. “Back in university, Prof. Casterwill told us in class that in this field, to protect our designs, we must always have the ability to prove their authenticity.”

Amusement was evident in Jack’s amber eyes. “Three years on, you’ve become even more outstanding and learned how to protect yourself.”

I smiled, puzzled. “Jack, how can you be so sure this design is mine and not suspect me of copying Jessica?”

“The Charlotte I know wouldn’t stoop to plagiarism.”

Jack was very certain and chuckled lightly. “And, do you know what it means to support kin over justice?” “Huh?”

“We’re friends.”

He teased, half–jokingly, “Whatever you do, I’m on your side.”

I chuckled. “Do you treat every friend like this?”

“Yeah.” He shrugged noncommittally and cocked his brows meaningfully. “But I don’t have many friends.”

That was true. Despite being in their circle for so many years, he seemed closer only to Tom and Ryan, But now, I felt he had grown more distant from Ryan.

It seemed his only regular friends left were me and Tom.

I couldn’t help but comfort him, “I have very few friends too. Besides you and Jane, I hardly interact with anyone else.”

“Yeah, that’s fine.”

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Chapter 126

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His lips curled in a smile, eyes slightly upturned, a strikingly handsome appearance. His eyes, like raven. feathers, cast down slightly, hiding some thoughtful emotion.

I picked up my hot drink to warm my hands when Jack’s phone suddenly rang. He gave me an apologetic look. “I need to take this call.”

With his phone in hand, he walked away while answering.

Checking the time, I decided to leave as well, waving to him from a distance before walking off.

But seeing his cold and serious expression while on the phone, I couldn’t hear what he was saying from afar.

Suddenly, he seemed to notice my gaze and looked over. In an instant, his icy demeanor softened, and he walked briskly towards me. “Got it, let’s leave it at that

After hanging up, he pointed to my car. “Ready to go?”

Thinking he must have encountered some work–related trouble, I nodded. “Yeah, I have something to take care of. You should head to work too.”

“Alright. Is there anything I can help with regarding the plagiarism issue?”

“Maybe there is.” I chuckled softly. “Jessica definitely won’t let this matter go easily. I was wondering if you could arrange for both her and me to visit the MS Group tomorrow? I’ll prove this design is mine and provide your company with an explanation.”