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    Realization struck Vivi like a thunderp. A glimmer of understanding shed in her eyes. So that was it.


    Sadie must have nted the fake design to bait them.


    “Clever move, Sadie. But you think you can fool me?” Vivi’s lips curled into a sneer, her eyes gleaming with malice.


    Initially, she had nned to use the draft to disgrace Sadie at the uingpetition. But now, that tactic wouldn’t work.


    She would have to adopt a more ruthless tactic.


    “Saylor!” Vivi suddenly called out.


    “Yes, Miss Quinn? How can I assist you?” a young woman hurried inside, her posture respectful.


    “Use this draft to create a prototype,” Vivi instructed, handing her phone to her assistant, Saylor Warren.


    “Understood, Miss Quinn,” Saylor responded, taking the phone.


    “And make sure it’s done under K Wade’s name,” Vivi added coolly.


    “K Wade?” Saylor hesitated, puzzled. “Miss Quinn, why are we using her name?”


    “Just follow instructions! No more questions,” Vivi snapped, her re sharp with irritation.


    “I understand, Miss Quinn,” Saylor murmured, lowering her head as she suppressed a shiver. She dared not question further.


    “Go now,” Vivi ordered with a dismissive wave.


    “Right away,” Saylor replied, quickly leaving the office with the phone in hand.


    As the door closed, a wicked smile yed on Vivi’s lips.


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    “Sadie, you really think such a petty trick will save you? How naive. This time, I’ll make sure you’repletely humiliated.”


    A ruthless glint flickered in her eyes. She could hardly wait for Sadie’s downfall at thepetition.


    Meanwhile, Nte rushed back to the studio, her face drained of color, still shaken.


    The moment she stepped inside, she made a beeline for Sadie’s office.


    “Sadie!” Nte gasped, gripping the doorframe as if to steady herself. “K and Vivi… they’ve teamed up.”


    Sadie sat at her desk, staring nkly at herptop screen, her expression distant, as though lost in thought.


    At Nte’s words, she slowly lifted her head. But there was no surprise on her face, as if she had already expected this.


    “What’s wrong, Sadie? Did… did you already know?” Nte’s voice wavered in confusion.


    She stepped closer, concern etching her features.


    Sadie’s gaze shifted from the screen to Nte’s worried expression.


    A soft sigh escaped her lips, tinged with fatigue. “I forgot… How could I forget…” she murmured.


    “Forget what?” Nte asked, utterly bewildered.


    Sadie’s voice was almost a whisper. “Vivi and I worked side by side for three years. She understands me too well… She would have seen through the fake draft instantly.”


    Nte’s eyes widened in shock. “Wait… Are you saying… they would figure out our n? Then… wouldn’t we be in serious trouble?”


    A bitter chuckle left Sadie’s lips. “If K were the only one involved, I wouldn’t be concerned. She’s maniptive, but when ites to design, she’s no threat to me. Vivi, though… she’s different.”


    “Vivi…” Nte echoed, dread creeping into her voice. “Then… what will she do?”


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