Chapter 72 (1/2)

“I'll have Yan Yang accompany you.” Gong Yexiao was worried she would lose her way.

“En, alright! ” Gong Momo did not refuse as she was not that familiar with this city.

As soon as Cheng Liyue reached her office, she had to attend a meeting. In the meeting, the company owner stressed the importance of Shen Junyao's commissioned jewelry piece. Cheng Liyue was required to closely follow up on its progress and not neglect it.

Cheng Liyue could only nod helplessly. Shen Junyao was well-known among the circle of wealthy ladies in ‘A' City. The boss' meaning was that if everything went well with this, then there would be more opportunities for the company to work with the wealthy ladies of Shen Junyao's social circle.

When Cheng Liyue was making her way back to her office, Linda walked over to her with a grim expression. “Liyue, come with me to my office.”

In Linda's office

Linda clicked on a link and said to Cheng Liyue, “Can you ascertain whether this design is yours? Why is it featured on the FEEL company's design webpage?”

Cheng Liyue's eyes widened as she glanced at it. “This is mine. No wait, there have been some minor changes to it.”

“This design is among those I've just submitted to a client for her selection. If she happens to pick yours and finds out that our design is the same as that of FEEL, how do you think this would affect us?”

“This– FEEL plagiarized my work.” Cheng Liyue was furious. This was something she had designed in a moment of inspiration. In their field, plagiarism was not unheard of.

“Yes, FEEL may have plagiarized your design but try and think how such a thing could have happened. How did your design fall into the hands of others?” Linda looked at her.

Cheng Liyue expelled a long breath and carefully thought back. “I may have thrown out the sc.r.a.ps in the trash can and they've been picked up by someone else!”

“That was careless of you.” Linda sighed. “The problem is that I've included your design for an important client's perusal and she may decide on your design. But FEEL has now unveiled this design as theirs and it's their design that has stolen the limelight.”

Cheng Liyue could feel an oncoming headache. “What if I have a chat with FEEL's designer to see whether they can take theirs down.”

“FEEL has a solid background and their company is larger than ours. We've just set up our company here in this city. I'm afraid things would not be as simple as that.”

“But plagiarism is plagiarism. Should we just accept it as it is? I have to meet this person.” Cheng Liyue's eyes were blazing with anger. This design originally belonged to her.

“For now, let's just wait and see if this design of yours will be chosen.” As soon as Linda said this, her office phone rang. Linda promptly answered it. “h.e.l.lo, good afternoon.”

“You must be Mrs. Chen! How do you do. What are your thoughts on the designs we've sent you?”

“I'm very satisfied with number 36. It's such a novel yet refined piece.”

Linda's face stiffened. She forced out a laugh. “Besides this piece, is there any other piece that has caught your attention?”

“Just this one. I'm traveling abroad at the moment. I'll get in touch with you after a week. This piece would be a birthday gift to my mother.”

“I see. Alright then.”

“I'm quite pleased with your company. Each of your designs are very original. It makes each piece more meaningful.”

Linda was dying inside. But on the surface, she replied with a smile, “Yes, this has always been our company's objective. We aim to provide bespoke jewelry pieces for our customers.”

“Okay, I'll contact you after a week.” The call ended after that.