NovelAppSusan stepped onto the catwalk in a palette of purples, from her dress to her accessories, all matched in varying shades of violet. Her makeup mirrored the hues of her jewelry, creating a monochreffect that, while cohesive, didn't do the jewelry any favors. Contrasting colors could have made her jewels pop, drawing immediate attention to them. Instead, the matching tones meant that the audience's focus was more on Susan's overall look rather than the standout pieces she adorned.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThis approach often diminished the impact of the jewelry itself.
Thalassa, watching from the audience, felt a jolt of shock surge through her the moment she laid eyes on Susan's accessories. Her heart raced, blood pumping in reverse as she stood up abruptly, unable to remain seated.
The reason for her reaction? Susan's jewelry was identical to that worn by the second model! The second model's outfit and jewelry were in contrasting colors, which highlighted the sparkle and design of the jewels instantly. Susan, model number three, had chosen a monochromatic scheme, requiring a more discerning look to appreciate the nuances of the jewelry. Thus, the audience's reaction was slower.
But Thalassa, the designer behind the jewelry for this competition, had her attention riveted on the pieces. When Susan appeared, Thalassa's designer's eye cut through the color schdirectly to the craftsmanship. It was her design, replicated exactly as on the second model! Initially, Thalassa had been willing to give the organizers the benefit of the doubt, perhaps a mix-up in the model and design pairing. But now, it was clear: someone had plagiarized her work! Rising to her feet, Thalassa becthe center of attention in the silent room. Anger and disbelief painted her face as she stared at Susan still parading on the stage.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFor a designer, having your work copied is the ultimate fear, and Thalassa was living that nightmare. Lysander, too,noticed Susan and the controversy unfolding. Pushing through the crowd in his wheelchair, he made a beeline for the judges table, where he confronted Wyatt, the head organizer—a man more imposing than Cody, with a slick, salesman-like demeanor Wyatt, familiar with Lysander's once fearsreputation in the business world, felt a flicker of his old fear. But then he remembered Lysander's current state-a former mogul now confined to a wheelchair, stripped of his former power.
Gaining confidence from this realization, Wyatt attempted to эт placate Lysander with a sycophantic smile. "Mr. Sinclair, what an
unexpected pleasure. But, you see, the second model's designs were presented first. How could we accuse her of plagiarism based on the sequence?"
Despite Wyatt's reluctance to halt the competition, Susan continued hen performance on stage, treating the disputed jewelry as mere accessories to her ensemble.
Lysander's expression turned icy, a chill emanating from him as hem sensed Wyatt's dismissive attitude. The air around him grew colder, his presence unyielding. X
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