Under the intense scrutiny, Raegan remained composed as she replied, "Yes, I did arrange for the purchase of the dress, but not to destroy evidence.”

"So, are we supposed to believe you just because you say it wasn't for that?" The woman's intentions to stir up trouble were evident.

With a triumphant air, she exclaimed, "If it wasn't for destroying evidence, then show us the dress!"

An electric shock rippled through the room!

Raegan's gaze softened slightly.

Assuming Raegan had no reply, the woman raised her voice. "Has it been destroyed, making it impossible to display? Quit resisting. Just confess to plagiarism..."

Before the woman could finish her accusation, Elin swiftly pushed a display case onto the stage.

And there it was, the dress, revealed for all to see.

The woman's demeanor shifted instantly, but she promptly yelled, “You didn't destroy it, which is just as well. Everyone, observe this craftsmanship, this embroidery. Isn't it precisely the same as the gala dress?"

Raegan calmly responded, "The gala dress isn't present. How can everyone make a comparison?" With a gesture, she brought the gala dress onto the stage.

Placing them side by side facilitated a more direct comparison.

Indeed, they were identical.

The previously noisy scene abruptly fell silent. It was the first instance of someone presenting evidence against themselves.

Smugly, the woman remarked, “It's obvious to everyone. How will you explain this? It appears not only did you plagiarize the dress, but your degree might be counterfeit too!"

Raegan's expression remained steady as she calmly admitted, “I concede that the dresses are identical. However, it's common knowledge that this old design belongs to the esteemed designer Casey Hayes."

The woman sneered, “Despicable of you, attempting to plagiarize the work of a retired designer and thinking you could get away with it..."

Raegan was irritated by the woman's noise, particularly her mention of Casey. She icily interjected, “Casey Hayes is my mother."

Everyone was stunned. Casey was a renowned designer, celebrated both domestically and internationally. Raegan had such an incredible mother!

Katie had just arrived at the scene when Raegan announced herself to be Casey's daughter.

The expression on Katie's face drastically changed. This unassuming Raegan was Casey Hayes' daughter? How could it be?