Chapter 633

Chapter 633:
“This is total nonsense. Is she really accusing you of copying someone else’s work?” Sharon said with obvious irritation.
“I know it’s ridiculous, but the issue is that the document has an official stamp,” Stella replied with a deep breath. “Everything mentioned can be found online, even though the timelines are off. She’s trying to frame me for plagiarism, and the worst part is, on the surface, it all looks convincing.”
Josie leaned over the table, both hands resting firmly as she looked straight at Stella. “This seems like a trap, but maybe there’s a way to prove if this report and data are even real. What if we go directly to the address listed in the document and talk to the person who originally worked on the project?”
Her idea hit Stella like a lightbulb moment. Why didn’t she think of that? She’d only been considering digging through documents or trying to catch Nina off guard. But compared to all that, Josie’s idea was much simpler and smarter than anything Stella had come up with.
If the project really had been done by someone abroad five years ago, that person should still be reachable. And if they found them, everything could finally be cleared up.
There was no way Nina could pull off fabricating international records and creating something so detailed in a single day. And she definitely wouldn’t expect Stella to hop on a plane to chase the truth.
Without wasting time, Stella booked a plane ticket.
Sharon quickly picked the same flight after seeing how fast Stella acted. Stella glanced at her, surprised by how quickly she paid. “You don’t have to come. I can handle this on my own.”
Sharon reached out and gave Stella a light tap on the forehead. “Stel, come on. We’re friends. Of course I’m going with you. It’s just a flight. I can afford it.”
Josie, who was still standing nearby, said, “I’m coming too.”
Seeing how supportive they were, Stella felt touched.
They booked the next available flight. With less than three hours left, they all rushed home to pack and planned to meet at the airport.
As Stella was about to leave, her phone rang. Sandra sounded panicked. “Sylvia, something bad’s happening! Nina’s at the institute trying to get everyone to convince the director to remove you from the project!”
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Stella’s face darkened. “What’s she playing at now?”
“She’s using this whole plagiarism thing to force you off the project. A lot of people believe her, and Mr. Hoffman doesn’t know what to do. Maybe you should come back for a while?”
Stella was quiet for a few seconds. It was obvious Nina had planned everything ahead of time. She knew that fighting back with just words wouldn’t do much because she needed solid proof.
With a sigh, Stella said, “Sandra, I can’t turn back right now. Don’t worry about the institute. Let Nina say whatever she wants.”
And with that, she ended the call.
Sandra sat between Elbert and Jamir, looking helpless as she said slowly, “Sylvia said she had a personal emergency and couldn’t make it back. She told us not to stress over whatever Nina says.”
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