Three Treasures: Spoiled Wife Goes Wild-Chapter 1696: Negotiations

"Actually, I also know a few well-known collectors, but I think the term ’collector’ doesn’t quite suit you, Mr. Howard.

After all... collections obtained through despicable means can’t stand the light of day."

"What do you mean by that?" Grayson Howard glared at Charlotte Thompson, unable to maintain his gentlemanly façade any longer.

"I’m really quite curious, how the design drafts originally placed in the Thompson Family’s possession ended up in your hands, Mr. Howard, so inexplicably?"

As she said this, Charlotte removed her sunglasses, her eyes carrying a somewhat scrutinizing gaze, meeting Howard’s eyes directly.

Upon seeing Charlotte, Grayson Howard exclaimed her name in surprise.

"Charlotte Thompson?"

"Mr. Howard, you still haven’t answered my question." Charlotte slowly opened the file folder on the table and pulled out several design drafts.

"Mr. Howard, you’re curious about how I contacted you; similarly, I’m very curious about the method you used to reproduce my design drafts?"

The drafts in Charlotte’s hands were precisely those being fervently discussed online.

Now, the two parties involved sat face to face, each with their own thoughts.

Upon seeing Charlotte take out the design drafts, Howard’s pupils contracted. Although he tried to keep his expression calm, his subtly retreating steps betrayed his inner shock.

"The mysterious designer from the Thompson Family is you?"

Yet, Howard voiced a question with an obviously apparent answer.

"The name at that time was just casually given. I never expected my design works to become so popular."

As she spoke, Charlotte paused briefly and glanced at Howard with a smile.

"Some people even developed unsavory intentions."

Howard’s face turned a mix of blue and red before he regained his composure. He sat back across from Charlotte and spoke:

"So Miss Thompson, are you here to ask me to clear up the online plagiarism allegations against you?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Though Howard raised this question, his tone clearly indicated a reluctance to collaborate with Charlotte.

Charlotte didn’t reply, and Howard continued on his own:

"All the drafts have now been made public. Although I don’t know why Miss Thompson previously created a fake design draft, everyone online now believes you to be the plagiarist. What benefit would I gain from clearing your name at this point?"

Charlotte raised her eyebrows slightly, her smile undiminished.

After all, her visit to Howard today wasn’t just about the drafts.

"Aren’t you afraid I’ll expose your theft of my drafts?" Charlotte said.

"But Miss Thompson, what evidence do you have to prove that I’m the one who stole your drafts, rather than you trying to fling the dirt back onto me?"

Howard crossed his legs, looking smugly at Charlotte.

As Howard said, because of Charlotte’s previous actions, everyone online now believed her to be the plagiarist.

No matter what Charlotte said, as long as Howard didn’t relent, there was no way to overturn the public opinion online.

However, Charlotte’s next words made the smug smile on Howard’s face falter.