Chapter 1448

Chapter 1448Unequivocally, 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.”
“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.This chapter upload first at NovelEbook.OrgDeep 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.”
It 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?”