Chapter 209
Chapter 209:
“Yes, Ms. Byrd.”
Yvonne closed her eyes and took a deep breath, willing herself to stay calm. The situation was spiraling out of control, and her reputation, built on years of hard work, was at stake. She had no choice but to act decisively. Carman’s recklessness wasn’t going to drag her down.
The live-streamed fan meeting, intended to celebrate Carman’s success, had turned into a public relations disaster. His disgraceful behavior was now on full display, sparking a wave of criticism online. Fans and casual viewers alike were outraged. In a world where originality was rare, plagiarizing someone else’s work was absolutely disgusting.
“Carman is handsome, sure, but how could he stoop so low? Stealing from his sister? That’s just shameful!”
“Don’t forget the Blue Heart incident. I’m sure he swapped the real one and hid it for himself back then, too.”
“And Mr. Lopez? How could someone so respected associate with a fraud like this? It’s disgusting. Carman should just quit the industry.”
Vernon, watching the chaos unfold, hadn’t expected the public to take his side. But as the backlash against Carman grew, so did his relief. Each critical comment only strengthened his position, and he quietly welcomed the support.
As the plagiarism scandal exploded across social media, Carman’s sister unexpectedly became a trending topic as well. Her stunning beauty and rumored connection to the controversy made headlines, further complicating the situation.
Back at Carman’s company, the fallout was catastrophic. Calls poured in as business partners demanded explanations, and cancellations began to roll in. The company’s leadership scrambled to contain the damage, their frustration palpable as they cursed Carman behind closed doors.
Failure to control the narrative wouldn’t just mean hefty breach-of-contract penalties; it would result in the loss of future projects.
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“Carman, what do you have to say for yourself?” Vernon stepped forward, his gaze unwavering as he stared at Carman, whose pale face betrayed his discomfort. “Maybe if you sincerely apologize to Miss Ramirez, she’ll consider forgiving you.”
Carman’s eyes flicked towards Sierra, but they froze the moment they landed on Janice beside her.
Janice? What the hell was she doing here? Was she here to gloat?
Carman’s jaw tightened as his anger flared. He couldn’t let Janice look down on him, not now, not ever.
“I didn’t plagiarize,” Carman snapped, taking a steadying breath. “Why should I apologize to her?”
Vernon frowned. “You’re seriously still denying it? Even with all the evidence? How can you possibly argue against this?”
Carman’s gaze turned sharp as he pointed a finger at Janice. “It was you who plagiarized me! Don’t play innocent, Janice. You’re my sister; why would you stoop so low just to get back at me?”
The room erupted in murmurs, all eyes turning to Janice.
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