Chapter 313

At that moment, the atmosphere in the exhibition hall grew tense. Linda and her team seemed overwhelmed by the murmurs of the crowd; once confident, her face now appeared pale and powerless. I could feel the unwavering support from Mr. Watty, who silently stood by my side, giving me strength. "It's ridiculous to accuse me of plagiarism based on just your words," Linda retorted, clearly hoping to deflect the label of a plagiarist and deny the gravity of the situation. Perhaps she felt superior, leading her to underestimate my resolve. "If you didn't plagiarize, why are you so defensive? Why hasn't your team spoken up until now?" I said, leaving Linda shocked. To her, I was merely a student, but she didn't anticipate the power I could unleash. She attempted to argue again, but the crowd's admiration had shifted to scrutiny and doubt. As her words faltered under the weight of their questions, she eventually fell silent, standing there in the face of their accusations. Taking a dee