Chapter 1404: Chapter 1404: He was plagiarized
At that moment, Florienna Ellis’s phone rang at the perfect timing.
Noticing the name displayed on the screen, Florienna’s expression shifted subtly. She hurriedly stood up and walked to the side to take the call, her back turned to Teddy Carter.
Teddy shook his head helplessly. What he had just said truly felt a bit inappropriate now.
He glanced at Florienna’s cluttered desk and thought to tidy it up somewhat.
He discovered it was filled with drafts for fashion designs.
He hadn’t expected Florienna to be working so hard nowadays, even reviewing design drafts at home.
But the designs—why did they look so familiar?
Instinctively, Teddy furrowed his brow and began carefully examining the sketches buried at the bottom.
An indescribable unease kept surging from his chest.
These were not just familiar—they were unmistakably his own sketches!
Designs he had once painstakingly created for a fashion show, only to have the plans mysteriously disappear.
Back then, he was so distraught he nearly broke down. Who would have thought they’d end up here with Florienna?
The more Teddy thought about it, the more something seemed off. These sketches had clearly been altered.
Not drastically, but the accessories had been tweaked and much of the luxury branding elements were removed, transforming the originally high-end designs into ones more approachable and grounded.
Overall, they retained their elegance and sophistication, almost resembling knock-offs of a luxury brand.
Could Florienna be connected to the disappearance of his designs?
With these thoughts swirling, Teddy pulled out his phone, nerves fraying, and opened Florienna’s online store.
The shop had excellent sales and a large following. Although reviews were mixed, most of them were overwhelmingly positive.
"This store’s clothing designs are truly amazing—not inferior to those of luxury brands. Wearing them makes you feel like you’re walking in a fashion week show."
"I absolutely love this store’s designs. When I wear them, I feel like a modern city woman. It fulfills my little vanity in some way, and the prices are perfect too."
"The quality isn’t great. After a few washes, the clothes can’t really be worn anymore, but the designs are brilliant. I’ll continue to follow this shop."
All these positive reviews centered around two dresses with the highest sales.
And when Teddy saw the silhouettes of these two dresses, his pupils trembled uncontrollably.
These were unmistakably his designs!
How could they end up in Florienna’s store?
Moreover, they were selling incredibly well, while he, the original designer, had remained entirely unaware.
His mind became a chaotic mess, replaying everything that had happened before. Could it really be true that Florienna had done something so reprehensible?
No, it was impossible, absolutely impossible!
Florienna couldn’t possibly commit such a betrayal!
There must be some kind of misunderstanding, something left unexplained.
At that moment, Florienna finished her call and emerged from the bathroom.
She froze when she spotted the designs in Teddy’s hand, her face visibly turning uneasy.
"What are you looking at?" Florienna’s tone betrayed a trace of panic as she rushed forward.
"Nothing, the drafts were just blown onto the floor by the wind, so I thought to help you tidy them up."
Teddy calmly placed the design drafts back where they belonged, his heart still in turmoil. He couldn’t bring himself to believe that Florienna would do something as disappointing as plagiarism.
He just wanted an explanation.
Seeing that he showed no particular reaction, Florienna’s heart eased a little. She walked over, gathered up the drafts, and locked them securely in a cabinet.
Only then did she straighten up, preparing to leave. Her face was expressionless as she looked at Teddy sitting on the couch. "I have something I need to do. If you don’t have anything else, you should probably head out."