Coolest Girl in Town

Chapter 606 Flee

“Why is Kenneth Bailey here? Could it be that Smith Co. wants a share of the jewelry industry’s profits as well?”

“He seems to be up to no good. Let’s see what he’ll do.”

Kenneth’s presence calmed most of the bystanders as though he was their anchor. After a brief moment of silence, he looked up and rested his eyes briefly on Alexis’ sign, which was carved in cursive script. Then, he lowered his eyes and gave Frostine’s designs a cursory glance. “Is this what you guys were squabbling about?”

Of course, Fiona had heard of Kenneth’s name before, so she quickly assumed a gentle demeanor and replied in a soft whisper, “Mr. Bailey, this may just be an inexpensive piece of merchandise to you, but to us designers, our designs are just like our own kids. They contain all the painstaking effort we’ve put into them.”

“Kids, huh?” Kenneth curled his lips into a meaningful smile. Then, shifting his tone all of a sudden, he asked ingeniously, “Since it’s your kid, why let it fall into somebody else’s hands instead of keeping it safe?”

Fiona’s expression froze. Indeed, if one knew their design work would be used in a competition, they had all the more reason to keep it safe, so there was no reason for Fiona’s design to be leaked so easily.

Just then, someone spoke up for Fiona. “Uh, Mr. Bailey, aren’t you blaming the victim by saying that? Are you saying that those who committed heinous crimes like murder and arson are not guilty of what they did, whereas the victims should’ve been the ones to reflect on their mistakes? And besides, how could she possibly guard against people who are determined to steal her work?”

“She wasn’t able to guard against them, you say?” Kenneth looked at Tom and the others before turning his gaze to Fiona. Then, he said meaningfully, “She’s a celebrated designer paid handsomely by Saunders Jewelry, whereas they’re just a small company on the brink of bankruptcy that nearly has trouble issuing paychecks to its employees. How could they be capable of breaking through Saunders Corporation’s layers of security and stealing her design drafts?”

person who had spoken just now fell silent. Now that he’s mentioned this, it’s true that Alexis isn’t qualified to set

then continued, “Frankly speaking, if I were one of Alexis’ employees, I wouldn’t have plagiarized the work of one of the most talked-about designers. Is it even necessary to do that in the first place? If I were to do that, I’d be found out as soon as I published my work. What’s the difference between that and announcing to the world right away that I’ve

face and stony eyes that gave the impression

didn’t bother to put on airs anymore. She said imperiously, “No matter whether it’s necessary

turning a hair, Kenneth turned to meet Fiona’s eyes, his thin, cold lips parting as he uttered, “Let me remind you that I’m now vouching for Alexis. If it’s found out later that what you said

to

was brought down, and the family’s business chain

It has to be him! Only he has

Co. is simply horrifying, wiping

now! “Are you threatening me, Mr. Bailey? Is it really okay to treat a victim like this?” With a forced smile, she started to throw dust in people’s eyes. “I was just wondering what gave an unknown company the nerve to set itself against me. Now

just a few words, she had slung mud at

In any case, once the judges take a look at the products, they’ll know who the real victim is. Do any of you still want to continue making me a laughingstock?” The note of threat in the last part of his speech was evident. Perhaps because of

was a presence not to be messed with. Although everyone was eager to see what

a distance, Elise was at a loss for words. Just what kind of a person is Kenneth? Whenever he does something good, he’ll definitely make such a big deal out of it in front of me as if he wants everyone to know about it, but in front of outsiders, he only acknowledges the ferocious side of him. Take the Carnegie Family, for instance. He has taken down the bad guys by bringing down all the Carnegies’ forces, but those people spoke of it as though he had bullied the weak. Not only that, but when Fiona flung groundless accusations at him, he acknowledged them without a word

wondered if she should step forward and say thank you to Kenneth, but the latter merely darted an impassive glance at her before leaving with his entourage. It was rare that he didn’t come to her to claim credit for what he