Griffin had them sent back to the detention center on charges of illegal entry.
However, negative rumors began to circulate online.
#Dahlia Bennett Plagiarism!
#Dahlia Bennett Two–Timing!
The articles twisted the day Griffin and I got our marriage certificate into a wedding farce where I toyed with Finn.
It was obvious this was Eloise’s doing.
I frowned, but Griffin approached with a stack of materials, smiling, “Don’t worry, we’ll handle it.”
Seeing his bright smile, I couldn’t help but let go of my worries.
While out shopping for design materials, I overheard news about Finn and Maddox.
They had been ordered by Mr. Carter not to leave the country, forced to make amends for the damage they caused the Carter family.
I breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to focus on preparing for the competition without disturbance.
When the event organizers interviewed me about my design work, I nervously listened to their continuous praise.
Griffin assured me I’d definitely make it to the global top three.
However, a week before the results were announced, my old design appeared on a plagiarism notice.
I looked closely, and the signature was Eloise Bennett.
I opened the message window where Finn and Maddox had been sending me messages.
Since being kicked out of my home, Eloise had been tied up and tormented by them, even deprived of all her stomach medicine.
Upon returning home, Eloise was forcibly fixed at her workstation, running around, losing her elegance, growing old and haggard.
They sent me pictures of Eloise’s miserable state, and I frowned.
“Dahlia, we know you hate her. We avenged you.” Their text was filled with pleading.
“I don’t hate anymore. Compared to her, the ones who hurt me more were you two.”
10
The registration for this international bridal design competition was clearly forced upon Eloise by Finn and Maddox.
For a time, Eloise’s name surged in online popularity, along with her past as a mistress being dug up. “So, she plagiarized all her past works?”
“Not only did she plagiarize, but she also stole Dahlia Bennett’s fiancé. What a fool, praising a plagiarist so highly!”
Mr. Carter was furious but helpless against the negative comments.
Finn and Maddox seemed to indulge in self–torture, letting the harsh words pierce them, while also hurting me.
“Does this make you feel better?” they cautiously messaged me.
“Even without your help, I would have won the award. Everything you’ve done means nothing to me now.” I replied calmly.
After that, their messages never appeared again.
I focused intently, quietly waiting for the competition results the next day.
