Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life
Chapter 502

At the grand finale of the university-wide design competition, two eerily identical entries took the stage, causing quite a stir. "No way, they're exactly the same!"

Backstage, the contestants were just as shocked.

No wonder Kaylee had accused Lily of plagiarism earlier; their designs were practically carbon copies of each other.

Not even a little tweak.

After the initial shock, excitement rippled through the crowd, eager for the drama that was about to unfold.

On stage, Kaylee took a deep breath, facing the stern judges. Holding back her fear, she declared, "Lily plagiarized my work, even down to the design concept."

The judges frowned and called Lily to the stage.

Lily walked up confidently, standing beside Kaylee and looking at her with deep disappointment. "Kaylee, you're talented, and I've always respected you as a worthy opponent. I never expected you to stoop to plagiarism and then try to turn the tables on me."

"It was you who plagiarized my work!"

Anger tightened Kaylee's grip into fists at her sides, her voice trembling with rage.

How could someone be so brazen, copying another's work and then acting so righteous?

Lily glanced at her with disdain before turning to address the judges and the audience, "I've competed in numerous contests and never encountered such audacity. Original works always surpass copies. As you can see, my design, in both details and overall execution, is far superior to Kaylee's."

Indeed, Lily's attention to detail and color coordination seemed more polished than Kaylee's efforts.

"The judges, being industry professionals, possess the expertise and judgment to discern who the true plagiarist is."

Lily's words rang with conviction, her confidence making her seem more credible.

In contrast, Kaylee appeared significantly less imposing.

Flora sat back, expressionless, watching the drama unfold.

She was curious to see how Kaylee would handle the situation.

Lily's fanbase was much larger than Kaylee's. Many in the audience were Lily's supporters, convinced that Kaylee was the plagiarist. They openly condemned her.

"How shameless, calling herself a designer when she's just copying and pasting?"

"Our Lily has even competed in national championships. How could she possibly plagiarize from a newcomer?"

"I heard this Kaylee is just a freshman, hardly qualified to represent her university. Who knows what underhanded things she did to get here."

The surrounding jeers and mocking glances felt like daggers to Kaylee's heart.

Biting her lip, she spoke up, "Esteemed judges, my computer contains the original design files, complete with creation and modification dates. One look, and you'll see who's the original creator."

"Judges, my computer also has the design's original files, complete with timestamps," Lily quickly added, without a hint of nervousness.

Even out of sight, her lips curled into a smug smile, as if she had been waiting for Kaylee to say just that.

From the audience, Flora watched Lily's confident demeanor and slowly shook her head.