Chapter 194: There is a problem

Laura frowned at her. "If you accuse Erica of plagiarism, even if you're a big shot in the industry, you won't be able to continue in this line of work."

Victoria sneered. "I know exactly what the flaws are in this building. I believe that because I didn't finish the drawing, when she went to someone else to finish the ending, she probably didn't solve the problem I left behind. Because it's a high-rise building, it needs a special seismic isolator. The parameters of a regular seismic isolator are simply not enough. If I'm not mistaken, her isolator is just a regular one." Erica's face stiffened. What seismic isolator? She had no idea.

Laura's expression changed several times. Victoria said directly, "President Norris, do you remember anything now? If you really want to use this design, I have more complete drawings here. Do you want to take a look?"

Now Erica was completely panicked. "How do you...how do you know about my design? You...you must have peeked at my design last time you came to my house. President Norris, she's deliberately trying to harm me."

Listening to Erica's words, Laura turned her head and looked at her. Her expression seemed to be mixed with various emotions, making Erica see disappointment, helplessness, and suspicion.

Erica's eyes flickered and suddenly turned red. "I really didn't. I just want to do good design...but Victoria, why do you always oppose me? Are you still holding a grudge against me?"

As she spoke, tears had already fallen down her face. She stared at Victoria, her heart wanting to tear her apart, but her eyes were still full of grievances.

She thought Darian had been watching the whole time, so Victoria shouldn't have done anything.

Little did they expect that Victoria was so cunning, intentionally creating an unsolvable problem with the blueprint just for this day. Victoria was truly vicious! In just a few words, one could sense the mixed emotions behind them. Everyone couldn't help but speculate that these two had long-standing grudges against each other. Erica's implication was that Victoria was retaliating against her out of malice. Laura looked at the chaos around her, her expression complicated as she glanced at Victoria. "The banquet ends here today,"

Laura said, turning around and walking inside. "President Norris... Aunt..." Erica hurriedly caught up. She turned around and gave Victoria a fierce look. If she had known, she would have let this troublemaker die outside. "So the banquet ends just like that, President Norris remembered, Victoria was right, there is indeed a problem with the blueprint." "It must be so, that's why she left in anger." "Doesn't that mean everything Victoria said was true?" "It seems so." The crowd murmured, and suddenly, Darian walked over. He slapped Victoria in the face, causing everyone to shake again. "How did I raise such a beast like you, you..." Darian was furious.

Victoria, on the other hand, wore a faintly indifferent smile as she looked at him. "Do you really think this can replace Erica? Don't be ridiculous. The Norris Family won't do anything to Erica. Just wait and see, you'll disappear from this industry soon enough."

Victoria found it strange that Darian was so absolute in his belief that the Norris Family wouldn't harm Erica. She watched as the man was dragged away, still in shock. Meanwhile, Erica rushed over to Laura. "Aunt, everything I said was true. She really did plagiarize my work on purpose when she went home. Maybe there were flaws in my design, but I never took her work... Please believe me."

Laura looked a bit troubled and rubbed her forehead. "Alright, you can go back now. There are so many reporters here today, and I have a lot to deal with."

Erica didn't want to leave yet, but Laura said sternly, "Did you hear me?"

Seeing Laura's serious expression, Erica's heart skipped a beat. "Okay, Aunt, you rest first. I'll go back now."

As Erica left, Laura sat down heavily. "Investigate Erica's past again," she ordered her staff. "President Norris, didn't we already ask the Griffin Family before...?"

"Just now, in her desperation, she told Victoria, 'The last time you came to my house, you must have seen my design.' If the Griffin Family really is Victoria's family and she's their adopted daughter, why did she say 'my house'?"

The people under her were shocked when they heard her words. "I have some doubts, so you should go and confirm it. Don't go to the Griffin Family again. Go find that man whose last name is Gray."

She had been disgusted with the man who had kidnapped Jocelyn because of her disappointment with Jocelyn, so she didn't want to mention him and didn't ask too much about him. Now she realized that she had been too stubborn.

"Also, bring me the drawings that Victoria and Erica submitted for the competition."

"Yes..."

That night's events quickly became a hot topic. Victoria's appearance, with a slapped face from Darian at the banquet, also made the headlines.

"Wow, the look in this beauty's eyes is stunning. After being slapped, her gaze is simply tragic and beautiful."

"Yeah, why would someone still hit people?"

"I heard it was Erica's dad."

"Now Erica's image is ruined. She was a beautiful and intelligent designer, but she used someone else's work."

"Victoria is so cool, I love her."

After Victoria came out, Yesenia also walked out. "Wow, Victoria, you're so cool. It was worth the risk of getting scolded to bring you in!"

"Thank you," Victoria said busily.

"No problem, I'm just happy to see you so happy," Yesenia replied with a laugh.

At that moment, Victoria received a call from Heidi.

"Heidi," she said quickly.

Heidi had been taking care of Grayson in the hospital for the past few days, and Victoria didn't want to disturb her. "Victoria, Grayson has woken up," Heidi said.

Victoria felt a surge of joy in her heart.

"I'll go to the hospital right away," she said.

She hurried to the hospital.

Before she could enter, Heidi ran out, looking at her with joy on her face. "Grayson has finally woken up... but..."

"But what?" Victoria asked.

"He seems to have forgotten some things, including me..." Heidi trailed off.

Victoria couldn't believe it. "What? He has amnesia?"

"No, he remembers everything else, and he's still nice to me. He just forgot about me... The doctor said it's probably temporary and won't last long. He's also a bit confused when he talks, so he hasn't fully recovered yet."

Victoria still felt unsure about the situation.

Just then, Madam Larson came out, followed by Rebecca.

Madam Larson had been touched by Heidi's care for Grayson, and felt a bit uncomfortable seeing Victoria there.

Rebecca wasn't as easy to talk to. She narrowed her eyes and said, "Oh, look who's here, the designer who just made a big splash."