Chapter 260
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Feeling reassured, Linsey left the office, convinced that Coen was on her side.
The moment she was gone, his smile faded. His expression darkened with quiet disdain.
Shaking his head, he muttered under his breath, “Linsey, you’re so naive. Do you really think we’re going to go out of our way to clear your name? You’re just a rookie designer. Why would we risk offending Kylee and Jude for you? I won’t waste my time on something so pointless.”
Coen relaxed in his chair, utterly untroubled by Linsey’s predicament.
Sacrificing Linsey seemed a small price to pay for securing his own role. Moreover, it presented an ideal opportunity to get on the celebrated Kylee’s good side.
To Coen, the choice was clear.
How could Linsey, a novice in the field, ever measure up to someone of Kylee’s stature?
With this rationale, he smoothly destroyed all evidence pertaining to Linsey.
Across town, Kylee was preparing for the evening’s red carpet event.
The day’s uproar over the plagiarism claims seemed to barely touch her.
Remaining poised, she was trying on a dress Cynthia had crafted.
After Kylee slipped into the gown, Cynthia wasted no time in praising her. “Kylee, you look absolutely stunning in this dress. No one else could wear it as perfectly as you!”
Kylee, however, gazed at her reflection, her face void of emotion.
Noting the silence, Cynthia approached cautiously. “Kylee, is there a problem? Does the dress not fit well?”
Kylee let out a soft sigh and fiddled with the dress’s hem, her enthusiasm waning. “Cynthia, your designs just don’t hold a candle to Linsey’s.”
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At Kylee’s words, Cynthia’s expression hardened.
Despite this, Kylee pressed on, oblivious to the effect of her words. “After I tried on Linsey’s dress, this one seems so plain.”
A pang tightened in Cynthia’s chest, but she managed a forced smile. “I’m sorry, Kylee. I promise to elevate my next design to meet your expectations.”
Since she had secretly committed to collaborating with Kylee, Cynthia had dedicated herself to this dress design.
She believed her efforts had been successful, but Kylee’s critique suggested otherwise.
This new understanding deepened Cynthia’s frustration and bitterness.
Kylee remained unfazed by Cynthia’s remarks, calmly asserting, “Linsey is immensely talented. You could work another decade and still not reach her level.”
Cynthia’s face nearly crumpled at these words as she clenched her teeth, struggling for a reply.
“Yet, because Linsey stands out so, I must ensure she’s out of the picture completely,” Kylee declared, her smile widening.
The idea that Linsey might never get back up, possibly even facing disdain from Collin due to the allegations, filled Kylee with dark pleasure.
As time passed, the red carpet event kicked off. Kylee, a highlight of the evening, made a striking entrance.
The recent scandal had primed the crowd’s focus on her the moment she stepped into view.
The press swiftly pivoted their cameras toward her upon noticing her outfit change.
“Kylee’s got a new dress on. It seems that accusation against the novice designer might hold water,” one journalist remarked.
“Remarkable, she’s with CR Corporation and still dares to make such bold moves. Truly astonishing,” another added.
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