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    He walked around Lora''s desk, hoping to see what she was so engrossed in, however, he frowned when he saw the birthmark on the back of her neck and his heart skipped a beat.


    Ryan''s hands trembled and his heart began to race erratically. Lora had a reddish-pink cloud-shaped patch on the back of her neck just like Larisa.


    "How can she look like Larisa and have a birthmark on the same spot? Is this all a coincidence? Ryan asked in his mind as he stepped closer.


    He wanted to raise his hand and touch the birthmark but Lora suddenly raised her head and almost jumped in her seat.


    "Mr Kingsley?" Lora eximed, her heart racing after being caught off guard. "Can I help you?"


    Ryan narrowed his eyes at Lora. He stepped back and shoved his hands into his pockets before saying. "1 came to inspect your work to prevent you from giarising." Lora red at Ryan and spat, " contest to prove myself."


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    Anger red through Lora. She replied icily, "Mr Kingsley, if you think so badly of my character, we should end our partnership. I can''t work with someone who doesn''t trust me."


    "So you''re trying to run away after creating a mess?" Ryan questioned.


    "I didn''t say I''m running away. As you can see, I''m trying to prove that I didn''t steal anyone''s work. Mr. Kingsley, I don''t care if you don''t believe me, but as a designer, I take pride in my work. I would never steal anyone''s work and im it as my own. I''m not that type of person," Lora said in a stern voice, hoping the man would get it into his head.


    When Ryan didn''t reply, she added, "Normally, I would mind my own business when provoked and not fight back, but this is my work we are talking about. I won''t let anyone take credit for it. Never."


    ''Did she really not steal the design? Ryan asked in his mind as he studied Lora''s eyes.


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