“We're used to their cheap tricks," Ariana agreed, glancing at Jayson.

Jayson simply shook his head.

“We anticipated this. I'm sorry for what happened today."

“Mr. Spears, don't beat yourself up. They're simply shameless," Tyler chimed in, attempting to comfort him.

As the night drew closer with no resolution in sight, they decided to call it a day.

On the way back, Ariana was engrossed in her phone, tracking the unfolding online debate. Absorbed in her phone, she clung to Theodore's arm as she moved forward.

The Internet was a battleground. One faction defended "The Missing Body," arguing that "Deep Burial" was simply not up to par. They were captivated by the clip from "The Missing Body" and were unsure of the identity of the real plagiarist. The opposing side was of the opinion that "The Missing Body" was using its quality to hide the plagiarism.

They likened it to dressing up spoiled rice; no matter what the garnish was, the rice was still spoiled.

In the midst of the deadlock, a post related to the BRD Group caught Ariana's attention. Intrigued, she found that Adrian had posted an audio file. She played the audio, and Jasper's voice rang out.

“Jayson is treating his script Like it's some priceless artifact. He really thinks too highly of himself."

“Why don't we make our own version?" The voice of Edgar could be heard suggest ing.

“Sounds like a plan. I've skimmed his script. We'll do the same, and release it ahead of them. Then they'll be seen as the copycats."

The moment the audio made its way to the Internet, it set off a firestorm.

As Ariana listened to the audio, she settled into Theodore's car, preparing to head home.

Initially, she had intended to ponder an alternative solution once she returned, but little did she expect that Adrian's audio would swiftly resolve the problem.

The news from BRD Group had always been trustworthy, and the leaked audio provided indisputable evidence of Deep Burial's plagiarism.

Moreover, Adrian promptly released the copyright registration records, clearly displaying The Missing Body's registration three years prior.

With such concrete proof, there was no doubt as to who the plagiarist was.

Public opinion shifted rapidly, even though Edgar stubbornly insisted that the audio was fabricated. Such claims only drew ridicule, as the esteemed BRD Group had no reason to falsify evidence.

“Adrian is indeed a timely help," Ariana murmured.