Madeline fixed Norah with a determined gaze. “I refuse to accept your slander. The design is mine. Just because you're Noelle, we all have to believe it's yours? I'm merely an obscure designer, should I be overshadowed by a renowned designer? Why should that be?"

Her strong rebuttal caused a moment of hesitation among the attendees in the exhibition hall.

It was true that Noelle accused Madeline of plagiarism, and Madeline was a relatively unknown designer. Many were inclined to trust Noelle's accusation; however, was it truly a case of plagiarism or simply slander?