“I apologize, Ste, but we have reason to suspect that your work was not entirely your own.


    We need some time to reconsider whether to proceed with the contract.


    ”


    Ste’s mind went nk.


    She scrutinized the email repeatedly, confirming that it indeed originated from Mia’s assistant.


    Without dy, she dialed her number.


    She needed to understand why Mia suspected her of not creating her own work after just one night.


    The assistant answered honestly, “We received an anonymous tipst night, which raised suspicions that you had hired someone to finish your design.


    ”


    “What?” Ste frowned.


    “Mia is giving you half a day to prepare.


    Tonight, the senior executives of Blue me and Mia will meet with you.


    If you can’t prove your innocence, we’ll have to rece you,” the assistant stated gravely.


    Ste remained baffled after hanging up the phone.


    Who had reported that she’d hired someone to design for her? And why?


    Ste pushed those questions aside.


    Time was of the essence.


    She had only half a day to clear her name.


    Gathering evidence became her top priority.


    Just as she began her quest for proof, a news article featuring her name seized her attention.Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    Ste clicked on it immediately.


    An anonymous Twitter ount had posted a damning usation.


    “Ste rk’s right hand suffered a severe injury, rendering her unable to hold a pen.


    Yet, there were reports yesterday that she was coborating with Blue me.


    It’s clear she hired someone else toplete the design drawing.


    This goes against the ethical standards of a designer.


    Blue me should sever ties with her!”


    Beneath the post was a photo, apparently of Ste’s medical record.


    Though some information was blurred, it was evident that the medical record belonged to her.


    The diagnosis indicated a serious injury to her right hand, preventing her from creating detailed drawings.


    The post had been madete at night and had already sparked heated debates among people.


    Ste’s previous designs for Prosperity Group had earned her poprity, and public praise from Mrs.


    Burke had garnered even more attention.


    Now, as the first designer in the country to coborate with Blue me, the news attracted even more scrutiny.


    The moment the names of Ste and Blue me were linked in the article, it shot up to the top trending topics.


    “Even if Ste’s hand is injured, design drawings can be created on aputer.


    She can also use her left hand.


    There’s no need to hire someone to draw.


    ”


    “Everyone has witnessed Ste’s talent before; I doubt she would resort to such tactics.


    ”


    “As a medical student, I have to say something.


    If Ste’s medical report is urate, she genuinely couldn’t draw in such a short time.


    Overusing her right hand could impact her daily life in the future.


    ”