Chapter 226

Vivian Laurent tapped her phone screen lightly, capturing Bianca Semona in a quick snapshot.

"Stay still," she said calmly.

Bianca's face twisted in alarm. "What are you doing? Delete that! This is a violation of my rights!"

A faint smile touched Vivian's lips. "Don't worry, I'll blur your face. Just helping you face reality."

She swiftly sent the photo to her assistant, Amy.

"This gown is a counterfeit. Someone is using my name," she typed rapidly. "Issue a public statement immediately."

Amy replied instantly. "Understood."

Victoria Roscente stood nearby, her gaze dark and fixed on Vivian.

Bianca scoffed. "Pathetic act! Let’s see what lies you’ll spin now."

Vivian pocketed her phone, ignoring the remark.

Two minutes later, murmurs rippled through the banquet hall.

"Check AN Atelier's official website!" someone gasped.

"Oh my god, an official statement!"

"It includes the photo—the one just taken!"

Guests whispered among themselves, their eyes darting between Bianca and their screens.

Bianca's hands trembled as she opened the website. Her face drained of color.

The announcement was clear: This gown is not an AN Atelier design. It is a counterfeit.

"Convinced now?" Vivian arched a brow. "Next time, make sure you buy the real thing."

Bianca's lips quivered. Tears spilled as she spun on her heel and fled the hall.

Victoria rushed after her. "Bianca! I have other gowns—"

"You knew, didn’t you?" Bianca shoved her away. "You set me up!"

Victoria protested, "I warned you—"

"Shut up!" Bianca's voice turned shrill. "I’m always the one humiliated in public!"

She pushed Victoria aside, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor as she stormed off.

Back in the banquet hall, the scandal remained the hot topic.

"AN Atelier’s designer personally exposing a fake—so dramatic!"

"The Semona family just lost all face tonight."

Vivian sipped her champagne, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.