Emelia's POV
"Plagiarism?" I repeated the words out loud. "That can't be! My work is 100% mine, and I would never take credit for something I didn't do."
"I want to believe you, sweetie, but the evidence that's been submitted has been too hard to ignore. Not to mention, reporters have somehow gotten wind of all this, even though this was supposed to be an internal investigation." Lady Ruby sighed.
"But I don't understand!" I had to hold back my tears. "I would never do something like that and risk my career. What's happening to me is nothing but a smear campaign!"
I paused to catch my breath before asking. "Who came forward? Who thought I "stole" their work?"
"I can't tell you that." Lady Ruby stated, although reluctant. "When it comes to accusations like these, we take the privacy of all parties seriously until the matter is resolved."
"Privacy…" I scoffed.
"I know, I know… I'm not exactly happy about this either." Lady Ruby clicked her tongue. "I'll be forced to give a public speech
