Even though many people were mocking Eleanor Sterling earlier, they couldn’t criticize her design.
It was indeed too outstanding; apart from the patent issue, there was nothing wrong with it.
An already impressive design, enhanced by that illusory projection technology, left people in awe.
But there was indeed a problem; now that the patent misuse has been exposed, no matter how beautiful it was, it was useless.
Shannon Sheffield glared at Eleanor Sterling and snorted, "Even if you finished the necklace, it’s still useless. It just uses some special technology to create that effect."
Her tone was extremely disdainful, "In fact, it’s a disgraceful necklace!"
She looked at those who were eager to collaborate with Eleanor earlier and said, "Do you really not care about your reputation and plan to work with someone ? ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ Novᴇl_Fire(.)net
Eleanor Sterling is about to be taken away, and collaborating with her might implicate you."
As her words fell, a trace of hesitation flitted across the faces of the crowd.
Though profitable, if this matter was exposed, it would indeed tarnish reputations, and who wants to get involved in a lawsuit?
Seeing these people remain silent, seemingly ready to back out, Shannon Sheffield wore a smug look.
Eleanor Sterling’s lips curled slightly into a charming arc. She looked at Shannon Sheffield’s smug expression and said, "Miss Sheffield, you’re right."
"This necklace indeed uses the inlay patent technology of Yuna, the world’s top jewelry designer."
"Finally willing to admit it." Shannon Sheffield sneered, turning to Anne Adler, "Master Anne, Eleanor Sterling has admitted to patent theft.
In my opinion, there’s no need for a trial; she can be convicted directly and thrown in jail."
Faye Sterling stood up and advised, "Miss Sheffield, I don’t think things need to reach such an extent?
Perhaps Eleanor just strayed off momentarily and had such thoughts."
With an innocent smile, she suggested, "Why not have her publish an apology and permanently withdraw from the design world, and let it be?"
Though arranging for Eleanor’s arrest, Faye Sterling maintained a facade of decorum, speaking in her defense.
Shannon Sheffield snorted coldly, mocking, "Faye Sterling, don’t defend her just because Eleanor is your sister. Such shameless people should be punished!"
Watching these two collude to corner her, Eleanor’s faint smile showed no sign of tension.
Faye Sterling thought Eleanor had already lost all her dignity and signaled for people outside to come in and arrest her.
Soon, several uniformed individuals walked in, stood before Eleanor Sterling, presented an arrest warrant, and said, "Miss Eleanor Sterling, please come with us."
The venue was buzzing with discussions, pointing at Eleanor Sterling.
Many were gloating, watching with cold eyes.
Eleanor Sterling glanced up calmly and asked, "Arrest me? On what grounds?"
"Of course, it’s for the unauthorized use of Master Yuna’s patent. Please come with us to assist in our investigation."
"Oh, really?" Eleanor’s lips curled.
She replied leisurely, "Since when does using one’s own patent mean going to jail?"
Eleanor’s words dropped like water into hot oil, causing chaos among the crowd.
Their first reaction was...
Using her own patent?
What nonsense is this woman spouting?
Has she lost her mind, having delusions? It’s utterly ridiculous.
The arresting officers were dumbfounded, unable to comprehend.
They acted on an arrest order approved by the prosecutor’s office, intending to take Eleanor away.
But now... should they really arrest her?