Chapter 301 My Billionaire Missing Lover

• Bettany’s pupils contracted. She hadn’t anticipated Doris posing the question so directly. She was momentarily stunned. Doris lowered her head, took a deep breath, and then suddenly raised her gaze to address everyone. "Everybody, I must confess one thing." The inspiration for this painting did indeed come from another artwork, but it was solely for the purpose of seeking concept. I meticulously crafted this painting, stroke by stroke, from start to finish. It bears the imprint of my toil and dedication.” With that, she offered a profound bow and stepped back, adopting a dignified and upright stance.
• Observing her in such a state, Bettany felt a sense of uncertainty, leaving her somewhat suspended. Doris had the advantage in this situation. She openly acknowledged that her inspiration came from Bettany. If Bettany were to affirm that the painting resembled her in this moment, the judges wouldn’t perceive it as plagiarism; they would only see it as drawing upon some creative inspiration. Above all, the destruction of Bettany's original creation renders her one-sided claims far from convincing.
• As anticipated, some of the judges displayed a bias in favor of Doris and voiced their support for her. “Inspiration shouldn’t be labeled as plagiarism. It’s likely that both paintings share some similarities, but the rest should be distinctive,” they argued. As they spoke, their eyes were fixed inquisitively on Bettany, seeking her response. Bettany moved her lips, wishing to convey: “No, it’s not just a little resemblance; it’s entirely alike, precisely identical.” Nevertheless, before she could utter a word, another judge chimed in, stating, “It’s undoubtedly distinct. Even if the original artwork were placed right here, it would be impossible for it to be an exact match.