Linda couldn’t help but sneer. “Ha, just an empty bluff. I’d love to see what you can actually show us!”

Aurora ignored her and continued opening the PowerPoint presentation.

A brand-new proposal appeared on the screen.

Not only was it more refined than Linda’s, but it was also meticulously detailed–right down to the fact that the celebrities had already been contacted.

Aurora’s cool voice rang out steadily, “What Linda stole was just my initial draft.”

“But this–this is my final version. The hot spring resort can’t just focus on luxury; we also need to consider accessibility for most families. That’s why my final proposal is broader in scope and far more feasible.

“As for the brand collaboration, I’m already in negotiations and have made substantial progress with them.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the room erupted into applause.

Everyone stood up and clapped for her, their appreciation genuine.

The applause was even louder than when Linda had presented her so-called proposal earlier.

The difference in quality was obvious at a glance.

And after seeing Aurora’s proposal, everyone knew exactly where Linda’s had come from.

There wasn’t a shred of doubt.

“I never expected Linda to be this kind of person.”

“Yeah, she always kept a low profile, but it turns out she was secretly plotting behind the scenes."

“If you ask me, it’s best to stay far away from people like her–way too scheming.”

“Someone who steals proposals today could be leaking company secrets tomorrow. Why even keep someone like that around?”

Hearing this, Ben finally snapped back to his senses.

He stepped forward and first congratulated Aurora. “Aurora, I have to say, this proposal is truly outstanding–completely different from certain people with ulterior motives.”

“Mr. Gardener, you’re too kind. I’m simply proving my innocence,” Aurora responded calmly, neither humble nor arrogant.

“Besides, this was the proposal I originally intended to present today. So, Mr. Gardener, how do you plan to handle this person?”

At her words, everyone’s gaze shifted back to Linda.

At this moment, she wished the ground would open up and swallow her whole.

She had been so confident that Aurora didn’t have a backup, which was why she had been so brazen.

But now, things had completely spiraled out of her control.

Panic gripped her.

The manager looked at Linda, who had collapsed onto the floor, his expression turning cold. ” For someone like this, we’ll call the police and have her fired.”

“Someone mentioned earlier that if we keep her around, who knows when she might leak our business secrets.”

Hearing this, Linda finally snapped out of her daze.

She frantically crawled to the manager’s feet, clutching the hem of his pants in desperation.

“No, Mr. Gardener, please don’t fire me! I was wrong, I really was! I won’t do it again!”

A few soft-hearted people in the room hesitated, feeling a pang of sympathy for her.

But Ben wasn’t moved in the slightest.

A person who seemed pitiful often had only themselves to blame.

He still remembered clearly how arrogant she was when she falsely accused him just moments ago.

“Oh? Shouldn’t you be apologizing to me?” he asked mockingly.

Realization struck Linda like lightning.

She immediately scrambled over to Aurora, her voice trembling as she choked out, “Aurora… Miss Walton… I was wrong. I shouldn’t have stolen your proposal. I was blinded by greed!”