Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 57

Effie had considered The Etheridge Group before—a company everyone in the industry dreamed of joining.

But now that she was married to Lyman, she’d hesitated.

Still, hearing Lyman encourage her now, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.

The Etheridge Group wasn’t just a big corporation; their jewelry design branch was an industry leader. Landing a position there would be a dream come true.

Taking a deep breath, Effie’s eyes flashed with determination.

Lyman was right. If she truly had the talent, why shouldn’t she go for it?

After all, that jewelry design company had always been her ultimate goal.

She owed it to herself to try.

“You’re right. I should go for it.” Effie lifted her head, meeting Lyman’s gaze with resolve. “I’ll apply through the normal channels and rely on my own abilities.”

A small, approving smile played on Lyman’s lips.

He believed in her—he knew she would shine at The Etheridge Group.

He squeezed her shoulder gently, his voice both warm and firm. “Go for it. I’ll be right behind you.”

Effie nodded, a mix of anticipation and nerves fluttering in her chest.

But before she could even submit her application, the internet exploded with a shocking scandal.

Breaking News: Two Identical Entries Discovered at National Jewelry Competition!

That’s right—two different designers had submitted identical works.

The judges were furious. “Plagiarism is disgraceful,” one declared. “We will investigate thoroughly. Anyone caught stealing designs has no place in this industry. We must keep our field pure.”

The story spread like wildfire, shared across social media and racking up views until it shot straight to the trending list.

People were outraged, flooding the comments with insults:

“Plagiarists don’t belong in design!”

“Anyone who copies is a disgrace to the profession.”