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Unequivocally, the public would doubt the organizer's judgment in shortlisting and the pre-entry screening of the
participants.
Thus, the host had no choice but to look into the matter. He cast a look in the direction of the broadcast control
room, gesturing to the program director to temporarily turn off all the cameras. It was to ensure the next moments
would not be captured and broadcasted. Otherwise, the public would surely question their standards in various
aspects of the competition.
Those in the broadcast control room were well aware of the current tense atmosphere. The moment the host
looked in their direction, they turned off all the cameras immediately.
After that, the program director signaled to the host that the cameras were turned off as requested.
The host nodded and heaved a sigh of relief. Next, he turned to look at Lucy. “Didn't you mention you wanted to
report plagiarism? Now you may tell us who the plagiarist is.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Sure!” Lucy flashed him a smile before raising her hand to point at Natalie, who was seated among the judges'
panel. “That's the plagiarist whom I would like to report. She's none other than one of our judges, Natalie Smith!”
In an instant, everyone was overwhelmed.
“It's impossible!” Many among the participants were Natalie's fans. Thus, they did not believe Lucy's words when
she claimed that Natalie was the one plagiarizing.
Even the participant who saw MN's designs moments ago did not believe that Natalie was a plagiarist.
“Of course, it's possible. I'm telling the truth!” Lucy stared at the participants who did not believe that Natalie was
involved in plagiarism. She felt a rush of intense fury amid jealousy surging from within her.
Deep down, she could not fathom why many other participants believed that Natalie did not plagiarize others'
designs. D*mn it! She has so many devoted fans! What makes them trust her so much?
Meanwhile, Natalie already knew that Lucy was targeting her the moment the latter mentioned reporting someone
involved in plagiarism.
Hence, she was not the slightest bit astounded upon hearing Lucy's words. Instead, she was utterly speechless.
Huh? Me? Plagiarizing? When did I ever do something like that?
Lina, who was beside her, leaned over and asked, “Nat, did you hear that? She claimed that you plagiarized others'
designs.”
Natalie shot her a glare. “She's so loud. How could I not hear anything?”
Lina chuckled. “Nat, did you really plagiarize?”
Natalie shrugged. “Do you think I'd do something like that?”
“No.” Lina shook her head. “I bet everyone can tell you didn't do so since you look nonchalant as ever. Otherwise,
you won't be unperturbed. That's why I'm confused. Why did she insist that you're involved in plagiarism? It doesn't
look like she's slandering you either.”
Narrowing her eyes, Natalie mumbled, “Who knows? Just see how things will develop. Since she's sure as h*ll that
I've plagiarized, I have a gut feeling she'll disclose evidence. I'm curious about what type of evidence she'll reveal.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt never came across the host's mind that Lucy wanted to report Natalie. My goodness! I thought she meant one of
the participants! By right, it could only be one of them. After all, by doing so, she'll not only help to get rid of a
troublemaker in the industry but will also eliminate one of her opponents.
Never had he expected that Lucy would have the audacity to report a judge instead of any participant.
Regardless of whether she had any grudges against the judges or if they were competing against her by any
means, it would not do her any good to report any one of them.
How's it possible for Ms. Smith to plagiarize? She's not only the spouse of Thompson Group's CEO but also Ms.
Mackenzie's disciple, one of the ultimate geniuses recognized worldwide. How's it possible for such an outstanding
designer to plagiarize others' designs?
With that thought in mind, the host glowered at Lucy with a grim look and intense frigidness in his eyes. “Are you
sure you want to report Ms. Smith?”
“Yes.” Lucy nodded.
The grimness on the host's face intensified. “Let me ask you again. Are you sure? Bear in mind that if it's proven
that Ms. Smith's not involved in plagiarism, you'll have to pay the price for slandering her. By then, we'll revoke your
participation right and let the world know about your wrongful deed. So, have you made up your mind to take the
risk?”
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