Chapter 250 Who was Copying Whom
Natalie was never one to let things slide.
If someone crossed her, she might act like it didn't bother her, but just wait. She'd get her payback eventually.
Ignoring Mary and Clara's snide remarks behind her back, she strutted away in her high heels.
Staying under the same roof with them for even a second longer made her skin crawl.
Her bodyguard quickly opened the door for her.
Every move she made screamed confidence and class, like she was born to be on top, looking down on everyone else.
Back at the Clark Group, the team was already deep into the takeover process.
So Natalie didn't have to worry about the online gossip.
Soon enough, everyone would know the real story.
But Oliver wasn't backing down. The next day, he dropped a video under the company's name.
Upton stood in front of the camera, calling out those who stole his research!
He hinted that ApexCorp was behind it.
Suddenly, the controversy blew up again.
Who was copying whom? The internet was buzzing with divided opinions!
[Mr. Hall is a top expert in the country, with multiple patent awards. Would he lie?]
[ApexCorp, did you use your money to buy his tech? He's been an honest expert all his life.]
[Mr. Hall is upright and righteous; he doesn't seem like the type to lie. Some people should just own up to their plagiarism.]
[I used to be Mr. Hall's student. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing, always taking his students' patents for himself. He's not a good person.]
[Upton's foreign research results were all stolen from her students' patents.]
Some differing opinions were drowned out by the overwhelming majority.
Natalie watched the news with a grim face as it gained more and more traction.
Aaron stood by her side, cautiously speaking, "Ms. Clark, should we contact the media platforms to suppress the heat?"
Natalie took a deep breath, telling herself not to get angry.
"No need, let's add fuel to the fire. Burn them all!"
"Yes."
No need for more words, Aaron instantly understood Natalie's meaning.
The press conference was simple yet solemn.
At this critical moment, Natalie taking the plunge and holding a press conference where she'd fave a slew of tough questions was definitely a curveball.
Gabriel and Nathan also received invitations.
Whether they attended or not was up to them.
But both of them came.
They faced the hot topics head-on.
But the main stage was Natalie's. As supporting roles, they didn't steal the spotlight.
However, their presence on either side indicated the importance and their trust in this collaboration.
Gabriel and Nathan were both very good-looking.
Nathan was elegant and refined, with a hint of roguish charm.
Gabriel was noble and distinguished, with an extraordinary presence. Even sitting there silently, his aura was already impressive.
Natalie wore a limited edition haute couture dress of the season, which complemented her complexion. Wherever she went, she was the center of attention.
Every shot of her was absolutely flawless!
If she were in the entertainment industry, she could easily secure a top spot based on her looks alone.
The reporters were so impressed by her beauty and demeanor that they almost forgot their purpose.
Getting to the point, the atmosphere became tense.
"Ms. Clark, what do you think about the plagiarism incident?"
Natalie didn't shy away.
"There was indeed a management error in the Clara Group's Jackarta branch, involving plagiarism of the outcomes from the previous three-party collaboration."
Her words caused an uproar!
"Wasn't it under the Clark Group's directive?" a reporter pressed.
Natalie smiled faintly.
"The Clark Group has many subsidiaries, each operating independently. After an internal investigation, it was found that the subsidiary of the Clark Group in Jackarta did engage in unfair competition. We have reported this to the authorities, and the Clark Group has opted to conduct a full audit of all operations at the subsidiary in Jackarta and restructure it through bankruptcy. The Clark Group will not tolerate such subsidiaries, and we are willing to accept supervision."
Natalie's voice was not harsh but gentle, yet very powerful.
Her words were firm and resolute!
This was the first time people encountered a company that was willing to admit its mistakes, even at a great loss, to maintain its reputation.
The live broadcast video quickly filled with comments online.
[This is what a good company should be.]
[Ms. Clark, marry me.]
[Seeing Gabriel, Nathan, and Natalie together is the ultimate eye-candy in the business world.]
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