Chapter 202
Chapter 202:
The reporters wasted no time and immediately snapped pictures of the mess, with torn fabric strewn all over the floor.
Despite the uproar around her, Jenessa remained calm.
“This dress was fine just yesterday,” she exclaimed in a voice that cut through the noise.
“I made the necessary inspections and made sure everything was in order before we left p>
Jenessa darted a suspicious look toward Mina, who stood to the side with her arms crossed over her chest and a rather smug look on her face.
“Did you do this, Mina p>
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone’s attention turned to Mina. With cameras flashing left and right, Mina was caught off guard. She sneered at Jenessa and said, “Don’t pin this on me. I didn’t do anything. You did everything yourself. Everyone knows that there’s only one pathetic newbie in this company who’s foolish enough to want to work as your assistant. It’s impossible for you two to create a magnificent piece in just three days. Who would believe such crap p>
Mina scoffed, sounding ever more sure of herself as she added, “You planned this right from the start. You didn’t want to face your defeat, so you came up with this at the most crucial moment, and now you’re putting the blame on me. That’s what’s happening here p>
“That’s a lie!” Evie cried out almost immediately.
“We would never do something like that p>
Mina, with an angry eyebrow raised, looked up and said, “I never even mentioned your name. Why are you getting so worked up? Are you feeling guilty? Did I hit the nail on the head, and that’s why you’re acting all defensive p>
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Evie was about to rush forward and lunge at Mina, but Jenessa stopped her, giving her a reassuring look.
Evie had let her guard down for a moment, but Mina’s followers saw this as an opening and quickly pounced on it.
“Oh, she’s definitely feeling guilty. She’s much younger and more inexperienced than Sloane, so she needs more practice at appearing unaffected p>
“If you ask me, what Mina said makes perfect sense. She’s already a chief designer. Her skills aren’t far behind Sloane’s. She has no reason to destroy the dress. It would only ruin her own reputation p>
“Right, and we all saw how amazing Mina’s design is. Why would she go through all that trouble sabotaging Sloane’s dress when she’s obviously the winner anyway p>
“Mina is well-respected in the industry. Most of her works are renowned in high society. In comparison, Sloane might sound popular at first, but she doesn’t really have any noteworthy pieces to show for her fame, does she p>
“Come now, don’t say that. Sloane’s publicity stunts are considered art, too, don’t you think p>
That last remark garnered a round of deprecating laughter.
Most of SparkWave’s employees were clearly siding with Mina, going so far as to vouch for her character. At that point, even the people around began to suspect that Sloane had orchestrated the entire debacle.
“Sloane!” one brave reporter spoke up.
“Are you actually incapable of producing any memorable pieces, so you’re resorting to publicity stunts to hype your name up p>
“Let’s say you suspect Mina. You should at least show us some evidence, right? Blaming Mina without proof is a blatant form of attack. It only goes to show that you’ve been targeting her from the start p>