Chapter 486

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Indeed, they were identical.

The scene, until then noisy, abruptly fell silent. It was the first time anyone had presented evidence against themselves.

Smugly, the woman commented, “It's obvious to everyone. How are you going to explain it? It seems that not only did you plagiarize the dress, but your title could also be fake!

Raegan's expression remained firm and she calmly admitted, "I recognize that the dresses are identical. However, it is common knowledge that this old design belongs to esteemed designer Casey Hayes.

The woman scoffed: "Despicable of you, trying to plagiarize the work of a retired designer and thinking you could get away with it..."

Raegan was irritated by the woman's noise, especially when she mentioned Casey. He interjected coldly: "Casey Hayes is my mother."

Everyone was stunned. Casey was a renowned designer, celebrated both nationally and internationally. Raegan had an amazing mother.

Katie had just arrived at the venue when Raegan announced that she was Casey's daughter.

The expression on Katie's face changed drastically. Was that unassuming Raegan Casey Hayes' daughter? How could it be?

Even before the Internet existed, Casey was already well known in upper-class circles.

For people in the upper class circle, his name was a legend.

Casey became even more famous when she embroidered incredibly complex antique paintings into her designs in just half a month.

The exquisiteness of its embroidery was unparalleled. Nobody could surpass her.

At a very young age, Casey was already considered a design genius.

She was so popular that even royalty from other countries often invited her to customize designs for them. This period arguably marked the peak of his career.

But, suddenly, Casey announced his retirement and disappeared from the public scene without giving any explanation. The whole world was shocked.

People wondered why he had suddenly abandoned such a flourishing career.

Many mourned the loss of such an excellent designer.

For almost two decades nothing was heard from Casey. No one had seen her and everyone did not know her whereabouts. Some said that he had entered a monastery, others that he had already died. However, these things could not be confirmed, so they remained rumors.

Katie's deep knowledge of Casey came from a little-known connection between Casey and her uncle, Davey Glyn.

Raegan's words caused a stir in the press. Of course, everyone knew about Casey and his legacy. Who wouldn't be shocked when Raegan announced that she was Casey's daughter?

The journalists felt that they had not come in vain. They had wasted no time getting a sensational story. The appearance of Casey's daughter was a big first.

Instantly, the journalists threw out questions one after another.

As she listened to them, Katie's eyes turned cold and her lips turned pale.

I still couldn't believe it. Why did Raegan have to be Casey's daughter?

The Hayes family, rooted in Berton, was formidable, rivaling the Glyn family, but plagued by infighting.

Casey belonged to the main branch of the Hayes family, which fell from grace after the death of her parents in a car accident. Shortly after, Casey disappeared without a trace.

Therefore, instead of the main branch of the Hayes family, it was the side branch that was recognized by the public.

And now that Raegan was showing up, claiming to be part of the Hayes family, she would probably claim her rightful inheritance.

As a descendant of the main branch of the Hayes family, Raegan could not be underestimated, although her family was slightly inferior to the Dixon family.

It dawned on Katie. No wonder Raegan said the Glyn family wasn't the only rich ones. It turned out that Raegan was making fun of her.

Thinking of this, Katie clenched her fists so tightly that her sharp nails dug into the palms of her hands. His eyes became even colder. He looked at his assistant, hinting something.

His assistant understood immediately. He turned quickly to the woman who had accused Raegan of plagiarism and whispered something to her.

Vicki Hampton, who had been silently watching the scene with Katie, couldn't help but ask, "Katie, do you know that woman?"

Katie, regaining her composure, responded with a slight smile, “Yes. It also has some relationship with you.

Vicki frowned. "With me? How is it possible? I don't know her. What connection can it have with me?

Raegan, on stage, was dressed simply, without wearing makeup.

Vicki, on the other hand, wore exquisite makeup and was meticulously dressed. But despite this, Raegan's natural beauty still made her seem more vibrant and youthful than Vicki. This made Vicki feel inexplicably hostile toward Raegan.

When Katie noticed, the corners of her lips curled into a smile. An idea occurred to her, so she said playfully, “Meet your suitor, Jarrod. Since she and Jarrod know each other, doesn't that mean she has a connection with you?

Vicki's face immediately turned red upon hearing Jarrod's name.

«What suitor? "You're kidding me again."

Vicki couldn't deny her feelings for Jarrod because it was written all over her shy face.

Katie knew of Vicki's fondness for Jarrod, although Jarrod's affections lay elsewhere. With Lauren no longer in the game, he considered creating a new pawn for his grand plans. He looked at Vicki, thinking she was a suitable candidate.

Katie commented with a satisfied smile: “The Hampton family is very close to the Schultz family. With so many projects in cooperation, it is certain that you and Jarrod…

Katie's voice cut off deliberately. I knew Vicki liked hearing it.

Vicki took Katie's arm, smiled sweetly, and said, "Then your marriage to Mitchel is secure, too."

Katie serenely enjoyed Vicki's jokes.

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