My Ex-Husband Wants Me Back

Chapter 44

Olivia deliberately studied Christopher’s demeanor.

It must be acknowledged that he was indeed a cold-blooded and ruthless individual.

Even in defeat, he maintained his composure like a proud monarch.

However, Olivia didn’t pay much attention to that. At the very least, they had successfully launched a

counterattack.

At that moment, Vincent always seemed to be searching for Olivia in his gaze.

As a man and Olivia’s former lover, Jaxon could easily discern his thoughts.

It was no surprise, as men are naturally drawn to beauty and virtue.

In Jaxon’s heart, Olivia was a precious gem. Even though she might lack the kind of talent that could

rival legal prodigies like Earna, her looks and background had already set her far apart from others.

Despite their recent interactions, he could sense Olivia’s professionalism and responsibility.

He was particularly impressed by her courtroom debut.

Even in her presence, he couldn’t help but feel self-conscious. Back in his heyday, he had been a

prominent figure at the academy, the pride of his mentor. However, whenever he was around her, he

couldn’t escape the nagging sense of inferiority.

That realization filled him with panic, as she seemed like an entirely new and unfamiliar presence in his

life.

He sensed that she was growing more distant from him.

In his younger years, he had been confident in his ability to win affection through charm.

That moment marked the pinnacle of his desire for power and fame.

The turbulent life experiences of the past few years had made him appreciate the value of things he

once disregarded, which now provided him with a sense of security.

As a result, he strived hard to achieve what he had once despised.

After the trial, Olivia was eager to share the joy of their success with Kimberly.

She had been the unsung hero behind it all, a cornerstone of their efforts.

No matter how complex the case was, with her by their side, everything became more manageable.

She consistently identified the most effective points of attack.

Meanwhile, the Protect Sis PLUS group was also jubilant.

However, Kimberly remained unusually quiet.

The atmosphere within the Larson Corporation was incredibly tense at that moment.

An unexpected internal plagiarism case had surfaced.

Kimberly had already formed a preliminary assessment of everyone’s design abilities.

The reason for not revealing her judgment directly can be attributed to two specific factors.

First, it was to assess the designers’ attitudes.

After all, attitude always plays the most crucial role in achieving any goal, whether big or small.

Second, it was to unlock their design potential.

Overall, during her time leading the Larson Corporation, significant improvements had

been made compared to the past, with a clear system of rules, rewards, and penaltie

However, Kimberly’s expectations left room for further enhancement.

She hoped her employees would feel a sense of crisis and, under pressure, be able to tap into their

creativity and potential.”

What surprised her was that the test unexpectedly brought out the ugliness of human

nature.

They had all agreed that each person should present a design that satisfied themselves. on that day.

However, during the presentations, two similar works emerged. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

One was created by Whitney, and the other by Genevieve.

Whitney, who was highly intelligent, believed that by speaking first, she could ensure a smooth

presentation.

At the start of the presentation, she confidently volunteered and said, “Ms. Larson, as a newcomer, I’d

like to be the first to explain.”

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Frederick, who was seated next to Kimberly, suddenly sensed that something was about to happen.

She copied her work to a computer connected to the projector.

Her work was inspired by handcuffs, with a quite fitting symbolism, which is “Holding your hand, leading

you away.”

It symbolized true love and a lifelong commitment.

The necklace was uniquely designed, with a stunning white zircon inlay that made it dazzlingly brilliant.

Objectively speaking, Whitney’s entire work was commendable.

But the story behind it wasn’t touching enough.

Kimberly had always believed that for a piece of work to become popular, it needed to be exquisitely

designed, but more importantly, it needed a poignant story behind it.

It could be a sweet story or even a slightly painful one that conveyed personal growth.

Nonetheless, after Whitney’s presentation, the audience applauded, signifying their approval.

Kimberly, however, couldn’t shake the feeling that she had seen that work somewhere. before but

couldn’t recall where.

Several more designers proceeded to introduce their works, but only a few caught Kimberly’s attention.

Those pieces were grand, adorned with various jewels and diamonds, showcasing intricate

craftsmanship.

They initially dazzled and drew attention, but upon closer inspection, they appeared to lack creativity.

To put it bluntly, they seemed like a simple combination of jewelry elements.

Seeing that, Kimberly felt a sense of crisis.

In the vast Larson Corporation, if things continued in that manner, it might be challenging to return to its

former glory.

Kimberly’s eyes grew tired from the constant visual stimuli, and she thought, ‘What a loss today! I

missed out on the exciting moments with Olivia and others.

Feeling a bit bored, she unlocked her phone and found a series of messages.

She clicked on Olivia’s message, as she always pinned messages from important people at the top,

making them easy to access and harder to overlook.

Olivia had sent a triumphant emoticon, followed by a candid picture of Christopher looking aloof and

defeated.

Kimberly zoomed in and moved the image with her fingertips.

That face was familiar to her, but the person felt strangely unfamiliar.

Considering how Christopher was usually such a dominating figure, his defeat in the public eye must

have been difficult for him.

He has always worn an aloof and unfeeling expression that left others feeling powerless to express

their complaints.

Just as she momentarily lost focus, Genevieve had already positioned herself in front of the PPT, ready

to begin her presentation.

However, when her work was displayed, a collective sigh swept through the audience.

Kimberly also noticed Genevieve’s nervousness and awkwardness.

It seemed that the issue wasn’t a clash of wardrobes but a clash of their works.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Genevieve’s work bore a striking resemblance of over 80

percent to Whitney’s.

At that moment, Kimberly finally had an explanation for the sense of familiarity she had experienced

earlier.

Seeing that Genevieve was at a loss, Kimberly motioned her to continue.

Genevieve hadn’t expected that her work, which was entirely her own creation, would be so similar to

Whitney’s.

At that moment, she had no choice but to courageously explain her work and focus on recounting the

inspirational story behind it.

It was a story about a wealthy young man who was dissatisfied with the marriage of convenience

arranged by his family, so he ran away.

By chance, he ended up on a reality TV show, inexplicably handcuffed to a stranger, a young woman.

Eventually, they were compelled to live together as a pair for 12 hours.

The wealthy young man discovered the girl’s kind-hearted and warm nature.

Consequently, after the show ended, he pretended to be homeless and shamelessly stayed at the girl’s

home.

The girl was a jewelry enthusiast who designed unique pieces and sold them in her online store to

support her family.

As time passed, the two fell in love, but their disparate backgrounds faced opposition from the wealthy

young man’s family.

Eventually, the girl made a remarkable comeback, becoming a globally renowned jewelry designer.

At that point, their love story took a dramatic turn as well.

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