Chapter 104
Naomi's face remained expressionless. "I never agreed to have my work used against others."
Trinity sneered. "What's the difference? You've already sold the design, so why do you care if I use it?"
"I won't give you my designs anymore."
Disbelief flashed in Trinity's eyes. "Say that again! Do you want your mother to be kicked out of the hospital? Don't forget, we signed a contract. If you breach it, you have to compensate me with more than three hundred thousand dollars. Can you come up with that much money?"
Naomi took out a bank card from her pocket and handed it to Trinity. "Here's the money. We're even."
Trinity looked at the card in shock and then sneered. "Naomi, are you trying to deceive me with an empty card?"
"Check it yourself. The password is six zeros."
"No, we signed a two-year contract, and there's still over a year left. I don't agree to cancel it!"
Since Naomi started designing for her, she has gained the admiration and envy of her colleagues. How could she go back to being invisible to others?
Naomi's expression was indifferent. "I have the right to terminate the contract. Even if you don't want the money, I won't design for you in the future."
"Where did you get so much money?"
"That's none of your business."
"I know an expert in internal medicine. As long as you continue to design for me and explain the plagiarism incident, I'll introduce that expert to treat your mother!"
Naomi shook her head. "No need. I've already found a better doctor."
Trinity had promised to help her find an expert before, but she had only randomly found a doctor, which delayed her mother's treatment for over half a year.
She wouldn't be deceived again.
She handed the card to Trinity. "Don't come looking for me again. I won't see you."
After parting ways with Trinity, Naomi took a bus to the First Hospital of Dawnridge.
As soon as she arrived at Vanessa's ward, Vanessa grabbed her hand. "Naomi, why was I suddenly moved to such a nice room? What's going on?"
Vanessa had been staying in a four-person ward, but now she was suddenly moved to a private room with an independent bathroom, kitchen, and a small living room.
Vanessa was surprised by that and quickly called Naomi to come over.
Naomi sat down by the bed and held Vanessa's hand. "Mom, you'll stay here from now on. The four-person room was too noisy and you couldn't rest well."
Due to her illness, Vanessa's hands were dry, like the bark of an old tree, in stark contrast to Naomi's delicate and fair fingers.
Naomi looked down, her eyes turned red.
"This private room must be expensive. Where did you get so much money? Naomi, did you...?"
Seeing the suspicion in Vanessa's eyes, Naomi quickly said, "Mom, don't worry. I didn't sell my body. I won't do that kind of thing."
"If you don't explain, I won't stay in this room anymore!"
Naomi quickly held her back. "Alright, I'll tell you. My boss arranged this room for you. She said the hospitalization expenses would be deducted from my salary, and I would have to pay her back nine hundred dollars every month until it's fully repaid."
Vanessa frowned. "Is your boss a man or a woman?"
Knowing what her mother was worried about, Naomi said helplessly, "A woman. I'm starting work tomorrow, and I may not have time to take care of you during the day. I'll hire a caregiver for you then."
With the salary Gianna gave her, after repaying the nine hundred dollars, she could still afford to hire a caregiver to take care of Vanessa. Most importantly, she could continue to design without having to sign someone else's name.
Vanessa quickly waved her hand. "I can take care of myself. I'd rather go back to the previous ward. I don't want you to bear the burden..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Naomi interrupted. "My boss has already paid six months' worth of hospitalization fees. Even if you go back to the previous ward, we still have to repay this money."
Upon hearing this, Vanessa felt sad. "This room must be very expensive!"
Naomi handed her a sliced apple. "Don't worry, we'll be able to repay this money soon!"
On the other side, Trinity returned to LR Design Studio in a daze, looking as if she had lost her soul, sitting at her desk in a daze.
She had just promised the Chief Designer to come up with ten designs for the next quarter within a week. 'Now that Naomi refused to draw for her, where could she find ten designs to submit?' She thought.
Just as Trinity was feeling agitated, the online plagiarism incident erupted again.
Orb Design Studio released another statement, stating that they were not aware of the plagiarism in the design, but they would not tolerate it. They immediately fired the accused employee, took down all the works of that designer, and donated all the clothes suspected of being copied to charity. They also actively contacted the plagiarized designer and offered compensation.
With this statement, most of the onlookers began to lean toward Orb Design Studio.
[Orb Design Studio's attitude is really good. Not only did they fire the employee suspected of plagiarism, but they also planned to compensate the plagiarized designer and donate the clothes to charity. I support Orb Design Studio!]
[As expected of Orb Design Studio, which I have admired for five years, this handling is also great! I will continue to support Orb Design Studio!]
[Compared to My Fashion, which has been unresponsive, Orb Design Studio's PR specialist is really efficient and considerate. I will buy clothes from Orb Design Studio in the future.]
[My Fashion is not unresponsive; it is about to go bankrupt. Just look at the financial report of the last quarter, and you will know that My Fashion is about to go bankrupt!]
Seeing the overwhelmingly negative comments online, Faith was almost driven to despair.
"Gianna, My Fashion is being criticized so badly online. How can you be so calm?"
Gianna looked up at her. "Don't you have to work today? If you have time, come and help me look at a few documents."
"I can't focus on anything right now! I'm so angry!"
Those sarcastic comments online must have been made by the internet personnel hired by Orb Design Studio, whose purpose is to continue to smear My Fashion’s reputation.
"If you're not in the mood to work, go home and rest."
Faith was left speechless.
Gianna lowered her head and continued to look at the documents, her expression calm, without any panic.
Seeing her calm face, Faith's mood gradually calmed down.
After releasing the statement, Orb Design Studio felt relieved.
In any case, this issue has finally subsided.
Next, it's their chance to continue to suppress My Fashion.
Wayne was overjoyed when he saw that Orb Design Studio's stock price rose by a point. This incident not only did not affect Orb Design Studio but also allowed it to gain the favor and support of a group of strangers.
"Everyone has worked hard today. I'll treat you to Mexican food tonight!"
Everyone's faces lit up.
"Thank you, Wayne!" One staff said.
"Wayne, you've worked hard too. I won't eat too much tonight!"
"Haha, I love Mexican food the most." Another staff added.
Amidst the laughter and joy, a shocking voice suddenly sounded.
"Quick, check your social media. That whistleblower has posted another message!"
