First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Come with Me to the Law Firm

"...Serena Jennings."

The moment just taken stepped became frozen on the spot, and Claire Shaw almost thought she heard it wrong.

Simon Coleman was the first to start applauding, and the others followed suit in applauding Serena Jennings.

Except for Caleb Lockwood.

Caleb Lockwood frowned, showing no sign of surprise or astonishment on his face.

Serena Jennings stepped forward with elegance and confidence, her every movement captivating, even without any deliberate adornment; it was impossible to look away from her beauty.

"Wait a minute!"

Claire rushed in front of Simon Coleman and the other three judges.

"Did you make a mistake? How could the winner be Serena Jennings?"

Claire Shaw couldn’t care less about how her behavior might make her seem like a sore loser; she needed an explanation.

"My restoration speed was much faster than hers, and didn’t you keep praising my craftsmanship just now?"

In response to Claire Shaw’s questioning, Simon Coleman calmly smiled.

"Yes, Miss Shaw, your craftsmanship is quite superb, top-notch domestically."

"Then why?"

"That’s why I said domestically..."

From the side, Catherine interjected.

Only at this moment did Claire Shaw realize that the judges’ compliments for her were conditional—domestically.

Claire Shaw’s face turned pale instantly.

So no matter how high her craftsmanship level, it was only top-tier in Country A.

"No... Impossible... Serena’s hand was injured, how could she reach international standards!"

Seeing Claire Shaw’s relentless disbelief, Simon Coleman handed the scepter restored by Serena Jennings to Claire Shaw.

"You can have a look yourself."

Claire took the scepter, her eyes widening in shock.

Beside her, Simon Coleman’s voice leisurely rang out:

"Miss Jennings restored the curved surface of the scepter; the embedding method is exactly the same as the original, using square stones in an invisible setting. However, due to the immaturity of earlier techniques, stones would easily fall out..."

Among the guests, almost all of whom were industry professionals, the level of craftsmanship displayed by Serena Jennings and Claire Shaw during the restoration process was evident at first glance.

Caleb Lockwood, while not a professional in the jewelry industry, possessed aesthetics and taste.

Therefore, Serena Jennings’ victory did not surprise him in the least.

It was just that...

Caleb Lockwood’s eyes reflected Serena Jennings’ figure.

Serena Jennings wore an ivory white women’s suit, her long hair tied into a single ponytail at the back, appearing capable and sophisticated, calm and intellectual.

In a daze, Caleb Lockwood suddenly couldn’t recall what Serena Jennings looked like when she was a full-time housewife.

Over there, Simon Coleman continued explaining:

"Miss Shaw, although you worked hard to restore the original embedding method, to stabilize the stones you couldn’t completely hide the metal claws. In contrast, Miss Jennings’ technique is consummate, with precise stone arrangement, stable embedding, and perfect metal concealment. Such precise and advanced embedding technology, to my knowledge, can be achieved by only one person..."

BYC!

The name suddenly flashed through Claire’s mind.

Yes, BYC.

Like grasping at the last straw, Claire excitedly shouted at Serena:

"Serena, the embedding technique you used is the uniquely crafted ’Piano’ series’ seamless curved invisible embedding technique by Master BYC. BYC has an exclusive patent on this technique, and as a disciple of Master BYC, you are required to pay patent fees for using it!"

Claire Shaw’s words caused a stir at the scene.

Indeed, industry professionals were aware that four years ago, FY had invited a master designer, further developing the invisible embedding technique into the curved seamless invisible embedding technology, and applied for an exclusive patent.

If Serena used this restoration technique, it would indeed equate to infringement.

Many people turned their gaze to Peter and Sophia Shepherd.

Because they both belonged to FY.

Sophia Shepherd touched her chin, appearing puzzled and troubled about something.

Peter, however, remained astonishingly calm.

"Miss Jennings, are you using BYC’s exclusive patent technique?"

Simon Coleman questioned Serena very earnestly.

Serena nodded.

"Yes."

This admission by Serena almost made Claire jump for joy.

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