Chapter 19 — Leave To Be Called By Your Own Name

"Duong Duong..."

I interrupted him.

"Don't call me anymore."

"The love story between two people..."

"No longer concerns me."

The next day. The drama under the apartment complex spread across the internet. Giang Van's image completely collapsed. Even the image of an "independent woman" that she had built up over the years... was ridiculed little by little by netizens. The Board of Directors saw this opportunity. Speed up the process of cutting ties with her. All of Giang Van's positions were dismissed. After publicly apologizing. Hua Lam was also rejected by many companies in the industry. However... Co Nghien Bach has not yet signed the final confirmation. He's stalling for time. What are you waiting for? He waits for sales of the new collection. If sales results are stable. You will have enough confidence to continue negotiating. If sales collapse. The board of directors will force you to bow your head. As for my side. So Duong Design prepares to attend Tinh Ha's Annual Design Exhibition. This is the first time... We officially stepped onto the industry's big stage. Tieu Chu was even more nervous than me.

"Miss Duong."

"The Co also participated."

I calmly replied.

"Of course."

"I heard..."

"Co Nghien Bach will directly lead the team."

"It's normal."

"I heard..."

"Giang Van will also come."

My movements stopped. Tieu Chu lowered his voice.

"Wasn't she dismissed?"

"Why are you still able to participate?"

I looked at the guest list. Giang Van's name... is no longer on the list of Co's delegates. Which appears in the section... Representative of the Giang family. The Giang family has just invested in a commercial project for Tinh Ha. Change identity. I said softly.

"She won't give up."

________________________________________ Exhibition date. The entire exhibition area was packed with people. So Duong Design's booth is not large. But the location is very nice. The pop-up shop's twelve best-selling models. Along with six new designs. Displayed in a row. Han Suong led several purchasing managers forward.

"Today..."

"Not just an exhibition."

"Tinh Ha will choose right here..."

"Typical cooperative brand of the year."

Tieu Chu's eyes immediately lit up.

"Do we have a chance?"

Han Suong looked at me.

"It remains to be seen..."

"Can you maintain your form?"

Opposite our booth. It is the exhibition area of the Co. Co Nghien Bach wore a black suit. Next to it is a new design team. Giang Van stands in the area representing the Giang family. She saw me. No more crying. Just smiled slightly. That smile... Made me know. She still has a card hidden. Ten o'clock in the morning. The official evaluation round begins. First scoring rounds. Sister Duong Design received very good feedback. Co Thi is not bad either. Their foundation remains. Go to the public Q&A session. A female reporter suddenly stood up.

"General Tong."

"There is information appearing online."

"Thinking that the main design in the new collection of So Duong Design..."

"There is a very high degree of similarity with the work of an independent designer three years ago."

Tieu Chu's face immediately changed. Right after that. The large screen displays comparison images. It's my new design. The other side... Is an old drawing from an unknown designer. At first glance. Indeed, there are many very similar lines. The auditorium began to stir. The female reporter continued to question.

"Have you also consulted other people's works?"

At the back of the crowd. Giang Van's smile became clearer and clearer. Co Nghien Bach looked at me. Eyebrows slightly furrowed. Even Han Suong was stunned. Tieu Chu was so worried that her voice trembled.

"Miss Duong."

"I've never seen this drawing before."

I looked at the screen.

"I've seen it."

The entire hall immediately fell silent. The female reporter seized the opportunity.

"You admit you've seen it?"

I nodded.

"I admit."

Tieu Chu opened his eyes wide. On the Co Thi side. Someone said softly.

"Done."

Giang Van could barely hide her smile. I turned to the host.

"Give me three minutes."

The guide looked at Han Suong. Han Suong nodded slightly. I walked onto the stage.

"This drawing."

"It's a finalist."

"In the design competition for the community..."

"Three years ago."

"Author's name..."

"It's Lam Khe."

The female reporter immediately spoke.

"So that means."

"You really consulted?"

I shook my head.

"Because..."

"Lam Khe..."

"It's me."

Under the stage. The buzz immediately exploded. Tieu Chu gasped. Even Han Suong stood still. The smile on Giang Van's lips completely disappeared. I opened the file.

"Three years ago."

"The city does not allow designers to participate in the competition on their own behalf."

"I use my grandmother's last name."

"Register for the exam."

"The work only made it to the final round."

"Never been commercialized."

"This is the registration email."

"Posting history."

"And a confirmation letter from the organizers."

The host receives the documents. Conduct an on-site inspection. The big screen immediately switched to collating records. Every information. They all match completely. The female reporter was clearly confused. I looked at her.

"When receiving a denunciation email."

"Sender..."

"Did I tell you..."

"Who is Lam Khe?"

The female reporter hesitated. In the crowd, someone shouted loudly.

"Where is the sender?"

"Isn't this another slander?"

Giang Van quietly turned around to leave. Tieu Chu noticed with sharp eyes. Immediately shouted loudly.

"Giang Van intends to leave!"

All cameras turned towards her at the same time. Giang Van stopped. The face is extremely unsightly. Han Suong asked coldly.

"Miss Giang."

"This accusation..."

"Is it related to you?"

Giang Van calmly replied.

"I don't understand what you're talking about."

Right at that moment. The female reporter's phone rang. She looked at the screen. His face immediately changed.

"Email denunciation..."

"Just got revoked by the sender."