??Chapter 198: Chapter 198: The Bottom Line of Human Nature
Chapter 198: Chapter 198: The Bottom Line of Human Nature
In the professor’s office, Cherish Turner looked at the information she had collected from the internet and the various pieces of evidence that were against her. Faced with the professor’s suspicions, she felt disheartened.
“Professor, please believe , this work is my original creation, not plagiarism. I am willing to accept any investigation to prove my innocence.”
With a helpless expression, the professor pushed up his glasses. “Cherish, the issue is not just fernting within our inner circle. The key point is that the girl who claims to be the original author has already partnered with the internet to attack you. The evidence she has presented, including the publication of her own work, is very unfavorable for you. The current public opinion suggests that your so-called original work is plagiarism. I think you should know how damaging this is for original works and original authors.”
Cherish understood that, regardless of the final outco, the incident had the worst possible impact on her. So people would inevitably develop negative feelings towards her because of this issue.
Cherish was anxious, and the change in her relationship with William Griffith during this period had drained her emotionally. Now, facing such a setback in her career, she felt even more powerless.
“You must find evidence to prove your innocence as soon as possible. Of course, as your ntor, I am willing to cooperate with you in any way that is helpful to you. However, you must be clear-headed when searching for evidence. The only one who can help you now is yourself.”
What the professor ant was profound: the most simple and effective way for a creator to prove their innocence is to create a better work on the spot or produce sothing even more outstanding than the exposed work, and thereby instantly discredit their accuser.
Could Cherish do this now?
She didn’t seem to have much confidence.
When she was creating the Boys’ Love comic featuring Tanigawa and William Griffith, she had been very fond of William at the ti. Did she still have those feelings now?
Even if she were to imitate her past work, it would probably be difficult for her to grasp the essence of her original creation. The spirit of a drawing is essential.
“Thank you, Professor. I understand. I will calmly think about it.”
When she left the office, she ran into Yara King who looked worried.
“Cherish, are you okay? What did the professor say?”
Cherish shook her head, feeling a headache coming on. Yara didn’t give up and walked beside her, pretending to accompany her back to the hotel but actually probing for information.
“It seems that people back in our country are also aware of this issue. Chief Editor Sally called
and asked about it. But don’t worry, I didn’t say anything. After all, I believe in you, and nothing has been settled yet. I won’t say anything rash.”
Yara was so eager to express her solidarity with Cherish that it left Cherish feeling confused. She looked at Yara, her eyes slightly narrowed.
Yara felt sowhat guilty under Cherish’s gaze and quickly looked away.
“Yara, I want to ask you, did you make that call that day?” Cherish suddenly asked her.
“What?” Yara was taken aback, seemingly not able to understand the aning of Cherish’s question. By the ti she did, her face turned pale.
Did Cherish suspect her?
“I… Cherish, I don’t quite understand what you an, what call?”
On the day Cherish was harassed by the Japanese hooligans, she asked Yara to call for help. William Griffith, however, claid that she hadn’t made the call. Cherish wanted to confirm, to see how far one’s humanity could sink.
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