Chapter 36 Force Eliza to Kneel and Apologize


    At the Stone family’s house


    Raelyn was in her room full of disdain as she thought of Eliza’s attitude during the day.


    Eliza still had the nerve to lie to her. When did that b*tch be so devious? It seemed like she had


    underestimated her in the past.


    She was supposed toe back at ater date. During that conversation she had with Tanner, he told


    her that he woulde to see her in a few days. She was overjoyed and had prepared many gifts and


    beautiful clothes so that he could see her in her best state.


    However, after that, she stopped receiving any news about him. She tried to call him, but he did not


    answer her calls.


    When she thought of the rumors that Eliza had a special rtionship with him, she started to act like a


    spoiled child and borrowed the power of Mckenna, the Deleon family’s Madam. She lied to her and said


    that she was interested to see Tanner’s daily life. However, she asked her men to secretly follow Eliza.


    As expected, there was something wrong. When she looked at the photos, Raelyn’s eyes turned cold.


    The photos clearly showed them entering the Civil Affairs Bureau together, and another photo showed


    her leaving with a marriage certificate!


    There were even pictures of her in a vi she had never seen before. Tanner hid her there.


    She was filled with so much hatred that she wanted toe back at once. However, her body was still


    too weak at that time, and she was not allowed to leave. After a few days, she finally calmed herself


    down, and then she started to analyze the situation.


    The Deleon family’s mother was a strong woman. Back then, under the family’s pressure, Tanner’s


    father had no choice but to marry Evelynn Reed. However, in the end, for the sake of his first love, he


    left his pregnant wife and went abroad. Not only could they not find him, they realized that he had


    gotten into a car ident and had passed away.


    This incident had a big impact on Tanner’s mother. She was sure that the Deleon family would look


    down on Eliza, this pretentious woman who was not on the family’s good side!


    As for Tanner’s grandmother, it was needless to say more. Raelyn had always been favored by her


    ever since she was a child. She would definitely stand by her side.


    Moreover, her father hoped that she could marry Tanner too. At that time, even the Stone family’s


    power was one of her trump cards.


    As for the matter of their marriage, she was not in a hurry to expose it. This was a big deal, and she


    needed to find the perfect opportunity to reveal that information so that it could have the best effect.


    She had so many forces supporting her! Raelyn sneered, “Eliza, I’ll see how are you going to fight!”


    After she analyzed the situation, she had a thought in her mind. At that point, she could only take good


    care of herself so that she could return as soon as possible.


    Now that she was back, she wanted to take back everything that belonged to her! Eliza was not worthy


    of Tanner at all! She casually flicked a strand of her long hair, and her alluring eyes were filled with


    mockery.


    ……


    The next day, she went to the Deleon family to look for Mckenna. The day before, she had told


    Mckenna about her return and the olddy had promptly invited her over.


    “Raelyn, aren’t you supposed to stay there for a few more days? Why did youe back all of a


    sudden?”


    Mckenna had always been a tough and dignified woman in front of others, but she was really fond of


    Raelyn. The Stone family had taught her well. She was great in music, chess, calligraphy, and even


    painting. She was beautiful and had the demeanor of a noble youngdy too.


    As for the Stone family’s other daughter, she heard that Marco was the one who brought her home.


    She was illegitimate and unremarkable, so Mckenna did not have any interactions with her.


    “It’s because I missed you and wanted toe back earlier to see you.” Raelyn sat properly and spoke


    in a soft voice. She knew that when Mckenna took a fancy to her, Eliza stood no chance at all.


    “I think that you miss that little brat too much!”


    Raelyn acted shy as if her worries were exposed. She lowered her head slightly and did not say


    anything at all.


    “Stay here for dinner tonight. I will ask that brat toe back to apany you.”


    Tanner spent a night at thepany. After thinking about it for a long time, the two of them had calmed


    down. Just as he was about to go back and discuss this situation with Eliza, he received a phone call


    from his grandmother.


    “Raelyn is back. You shoulde back and have dinner with her.” Mckenna’s deep voice could be


    heard from the other side of the phone.


    “I have a lot of things to do in thepany today. I am quite busy.” Tanner did not want to go, but he


    could not go against his grandmother’s wishes. That was why he used that excuse to evade her.


    “You can work any time. But, you muste back for dinner today.” Mckenna spoke in a tough tone.


    Tanner could no longer refuse. After thinking about it for a while, he still drove to the Deleon house.


    ……


    Lots of delicious food was disyed on the table.


    Mckenna and Raelyn were chatting happily about family matters, while Tanner ate silently. He did not


    speak at all.


    Raelyn had not seen him for a long time, yet he was still as cold as ever. She did not know why, but


    she found him really attractive that way.


    Mckenna looked at Raelyn’s eyes, then she looked towards Tanner. She was ted. This girl actually


    came back to look for him before she even fully recovered. She could not help but feel a little


    distressed.


    “Raelyn, how are you feeling? I know a famous doctor in San Francisco who lives in seclusion on an


    unknown mountain. Since my grandson is here today, I will ask him to bring you there, okay?” She


    looked at Raelyn with a kind look.


    “Tanner is very busy, so let’s not bother him. I can go by myself.” Raelyn maintained her gentle and


    considerate look when she was speaking.


    “How could that do? I can’t be at ease if you go alone.” Mckenna immediately looked towards Tanner,


    who was sitting by one side silently. “Today is good. Tanner, bring Raelyn over there to take a look.”


    Her tone was a little forceful, it was filled with vigor too.


    Upon seeing his grandmother’s expression, Tanner still had thoughts about using an excuse to reject


    her. However, before he could speak, Mckenna spoke first.


    "Yes or no?" She threatened him.


    Seeing that there was no way to refuse, Tanner could only agree. "Fine."


    Mckenna was finally satisfied. She looked at how shyly Raelyn was smiling and wondered when she


    would have a great-grandson.


    ……


    When Eliza woke up in the morning. The spot next to her was cold. Tanner did note back the night


    before.


    She did not know when it began, but she was already used to being with him. When he was not


    around, she would not have a good sleep. She felt that the huge house was empty as if itcked


    something.


    She got up and looked in the mirror. The exhaustion that was written all over her face could not be


    concealed.


    She was not in the mood to prepare her own clothes. So, she casually took out a set of clothes from


    the wardrobe to put on. After that, she ate breakfast in a hurry. After putting on some light makeup, she


    went out.


    She worked in the center of San Francisco. It was not a bigpany. She only chose thispany


    because of how loose its rules were.


    When she was in a hurry, she could almost always ask for leave. The submissions for her drafts were


    sufficiently nned too. Moreover, her design could easily attract the attention of others, so her sry


    was slightly higher than that of other ordinary designers.


    Usually, it was fine as long as she went to thepany to draw pictures, fix drafts or other things, and


    hand in her designs in time. However, there was apany activity that day. To get more investments,


    thepany started a small exhibition, which would showcase the sessful works of designers for


    people to appreciate. Of course, her designs were disyed too.


    At first, this matter had nothing to do with her. This was arranged in thepany hall, and there were


    professionals on hand if anything needed exining. There was no need for the designers to


    personally be there.


    There had been small design exhibitions like this in the past. However, something happened this year.


    Her design was used of being giarized work!


    Apparently, some people suspected she giarized her works and that she was making trouble in the


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    exhibition. This attracted a lot of people to criticize her and even thepany.


    The people outside could not control the situation, so they could only call her toe out so that she


    could exin it to them face to face.


    The word ‘giarism’ itself was a stain on a designer’s reputation. Eliza knew that her design was


    original, so she was not afraid that someone else would find trouble for her.


    She left the office and saw the person who was causing trouble in the exhibition hall. He was a man


    with a big belly, and a philistine temperament came from him. It made him look like a snob. A man like


    him would dare to use her of giarizing!


    "Sir, I designed this dress. Is there anything wrong with it?" Eliza asked in a calm tone with a smile.


    Even though she was very concerned, this was a basic professional practice.


    “I have seen this drawing somewhere else. This design is obviously giarized!” The man spoke


    loudly, attracting a lot of people to gather around and gossip.


    “If so, where did you see it? And who did that drawing?” Eliza continued to ask in a calm tone.


    "It was a long time ago. I don''t know who drew it, but it was beautiful and impressed me at that time. I


    came to this exhibition today, but I did not expect to see it again! I have asked your people. All the


    designs here are new. If it is not giarized, what else could it be?"


    He spoke in a domineering and loud voice.


    This sketch was inspired by the bed of flowers outside her house. The directions of the lines and the


    methods used to draw were all inspired by it. If another design like this existed, it could only be simr


    at most. It couldn’t be entirely the same.


    “Sir, if you want to say that I have giarized other people’s work, you need to show some evidence.


    But you don’t have any…”


    Before she could finish his words, he interrupted her.


    "Evidence? Look at me. I’m dressed head to toe in famous brands. Why would I waste my time picking


    on a no-name designer like you? Of course, I’ve seen this design before to say that it is giarized."


    His eyes were full of mockery. "To be honest, yourpany is not so good. Your designers only know


    how to copy other people’s works. No wonder you can''t seed. You can only rely on this way to


    attract investment."


    "What''s the big deal about such a garbagepany? Everyone, let''s go. There is no need to buy


    clothes from here in the future!"


    After ridiculing her and thepany, the man began to call on everyone to leave. To her surprise, there


    was a voice in the crowd that was agreeing with the man. It was obvious that someone behind the


    scenes was looking for trouble. Couldn’t they see that?


    It involved thepany''s reputation, so thepany''s manager came forward. There was a rumor in


    thepany that there was something wrong with his style, so they had never interacted.


    He thought that for the sake of his colleagues, he would speak for her and maintain thepany''s


    reputation. However, he did not care for the truth. He just asked her to apologize!


    “Her words made me very unhappy. However, I am not an aggressive person. How about this, just


    kneel and apologize to me, and promise me that you will never giarize again. After that, we can


    consider this matter to be over.”


    The man looked like a viin intoxicated with sess. He said so much yet he acted as if he was


    tolerant and did not care about it.


    He and thepany manager talked with each other as if they had something nned.


    The surrounding discussions grew louder and louder. In the end, everyone joined forces to condemn


    her giarism. They wanted her to exin!


    "Kneel and apologize!"


    "Shame on you. How shameless! Apologize. Tell her to kneel down quickly..."


    "Yes, she must kneel!"


    Upon hearing the finger-pointing of the passers-by, Eliza frowned and stood alone in front of everyone.


    Her delicate face gradually turned pale. She clenched her fists hard, but her back was still


    straightened.