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Upon seeing Cora’s confident expression, Arnold already had
a suspicion in his heart about what might be going on.
However, Jane was the person he had protected and cared for since childhood, and he wouldn’t let anyone ruin her. So, he
immediately retaliated against Cora.
At that moment, Cora’s eyes turned red with anger. Flora knew that Cora had wronged, and it might lead her to engage in a fierce confrontation with those bullying her. However, Cora wasn’t sure if Flora would fight back fiercely, at least for now. One thing was clear to Cora. Arnold was pressuring Cora
with her involvement.
If Cora exposed Jane in public as planned, the Yoris family would make things difficult for Flora since she lived in their hospital. Her life would be at their mercy.
Yet, Cora couldn’t deny that Flora was indeed her weakness now. She couldn’t simply ignore her.
So she had to swallow her frustration. “In the end, you’re all just taking advantage of the fact that I have no one to back me up.”
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She wasn’t the kind to wait for pity as a naive and innocent
woman. After uttering those words, she quickly left the venue, determined not to let anyone witness her vulnerability and
tears.
As for Byron…
For him, whether Cora plagiarized or not didn’t make much difference. After all, Jane was his nominal wife, and they were in the same interest group. He would naturally side with Jane, just like Arnold and the others.
So, Cora didn’t hold any hope for Byron and didn’t want to focus on this matter any longer.
The event host was also at a loss. He never expected the award ceremony would turn into such a chaotic situation. He hesitated. “So, what about this award?”
His thoughts were simple. Why not let the person who allegedly plagiarized come to the stage and receive the award? Though this awardee seemed dubious, it was the quickest and most appropriate way to handle the situation for
now.
As per Jane’s scheme, once Cora stormed off in frustration, Darren would proceed with a similar proposition, just as she intended.
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However, they didn’t expect Byron, who had remained silent throughout the award ceremony, to take the microphone from
the host amid the controversy.
“Just based on the words of two old men, you recklessly
stamped the label of plagiarism on someone. The
Woodcarving Association’s award ceremony is truly arbitrary
and capricious. Maybe it’s better to cancel such competitions
in the future,” Byron announced coldly.
Byron’s words ignited a fresh round of commotion in the room.
The host couldn’t even maintain a smile anymore. He thought he was the one hosting a competition, but how did it turn into a scene straight from hell?
Arnold and Darren were equally stunned, never expecting Byron, who was expected to be delighted to attend the award ceremony for Jane, would disregard his prestige and openly challenge the fairness of the competition.
But the fact was that Byron made his statement and promptly left, leaving the Woodcarving Association members confused, unable to defend their position.
Jane was completely surprised by Byron’s unexpected defense of Cora, disregarding even the reputation of their Yoris family. She couldn’t conclude whether this turn of events meant
victory or defeat in their calculated game.
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The award ceremony finally came to an end amidst sighs and
whispers.
Arnold later found Cora on the rooftop of the convention
center.
It was Arnold who asked Cora for a meet-up. After all, she was his disciple, and despite everything, he still felt guilty about pressuring her for Jane’s sake.
He wanted to apologize to Cora and find out what had
happened.
However, when Arnold faced Cora, he found himself at a loss for words. “Cora, today…”
Cora saw Arnold struggle to find the right words, so she decided to be straightforward. “I’m feeling upset today. I didn’t plagiarize. I’ve been trapped and forced to accept the accusations because my mother lives in the Yoris family’s hospital.”
As she spoke, Cora avoided looking directly at Arnold and instead gazed into the distance where the lights flickered.
The biting wind made Cora’s face sting, and her hair blew in all directions.
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She wore a striking black evening gown that night, with a deep blue overcoat that made her appear slender and petite.
The wind was so strong that she appeared as if she could be blown away at any instant.
“I’m not trying to threaten you. I just thought we could talk it out without having to do it in front of all these people.”
Arnold attempted to salvage the situation, but Cora couldn’t help but laugh.
“Do you fear that your granddaughter’s reputation might be tarnished? What about my reputation? Am I destined to bear the label of a plagiarist and live under constant scrutiny?” Cora retorted.
“I…”
Arnold wanted to refute her, but he found himself at a loss for
words.
If Arnold could turn back time, he would still stand up for Jane
without hesitation.
Seeing Arnold hesitate, Cora smiled wistfully.
“Forget it. Let’s not dwell on the past. All I know is that this situation has left me deeply hurt. So, I don’t want to continue
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being your apprentice, Arnold. Please remove me from your
list.”
It was also the reason Cora was willing to meet Arnold in person. She wanted to put an end to their mentor-disciple relationship.
After finished talking, Cora turned around and walked away. Arnold watched her shadow gradually receding. He would like to say something to persuade her several times, but he didn’t
know where to start.
Cora had taken a few steps and suddenly stopped. “Though I know it won’t change anything, I still want to clarify the inspiration for my work. Dream Home was the old mansion of the Lane family. No matter how creative Dr. Yoris might be, she couldn’t possibly carve out the old Lane family mansion
like mine.”
Arnold’s eyes visibly flickered in shock.
