Goodbye, My Love
Chapter 1159

Keely journeyed back to Leopold's hotel.

However, instead of attempting to persuade Leopold as she'd promised she walked into Leopold's room with tear-streaked cheeks immediately upon arriving back at the hotel.

"Professor, your support today meant the world to me. However, it's hard to watch Loraine demean you because of me..."

Leopold sighed in response. He reassured her briefly, but his curiosity drove him to speak his mind.

"Keely, her words don't faze me. My heart aches for you. The man you adore is unworthy of your affections. After observing him today, it's clear he's not concerned about you. His mind is consumed by Loraine!" Keely's gaze drifted. She feigned wiping away her tears, masking her emotions, before succumbing to even deeper sobs

"Professor, Marco and I were very much in love at first, and he was incredibly kind to me. Later, Loraine meddled with our love and skillfully tarnished my reputation. She manipulated Marco into believing I was wicked and malevolent, making him think I was the one causing all the chaos... I don't hold him responsible! I blame my circumstances for not being born into wealth like Loraine. She thinks her wealth and power grant her the Liberty to do anything, even snatch away the man I love."

Leopold trembled with rage. "This is preposterous! It's hard to fathom she did this to you!"

He looked at Keely and sighed with empathy. "You youngsters are so swept away by love. Keely, you possess a tremendous talent, yet you let aman bring you sorrow? Marco is infatuated with that vile woman! He's blind to your virtues!"

Keely, biting her lip, responded with a heavy heart, "But if I lose my love, I fear I'll lose the ability to create beautiful designs. I apologize, but I simply cannot Let go of him. Could you assist me once more?" Leonard sighed deeply, yet nodded in agreement.

"I understand. Those with exceptional gifts often endure tremendous emotional torment. It isn't my role to convince you to abandon Marco since he is your muse.

All I can do is help you overcome these hurdles."

Keely's face Lit up as she replied, "Thank you! Please don't worry. If

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I can remain by Marco's side, I'm confident I can create even better designs!" Leopold, relieved, nodded.

The next day, a statement appeared on Leopold's social media page

"I was requested to consult on the redevelopment of White Cloud Airport in Vagow. Yet, during yesterday's program guidance meeting, I was appalled to witness a young designer shamelessly plagiarizing another's work! I loathe plagiarism. It's a sin I cannot forgive. I will not tolerate such ethical bankruptcy, corroding the integrity of our industry. Therefore, I implore the public and my peers to refrain from stealing others' creations. If not, the stain of such an act will tarnish your reputation forever!"

Leopold refrained from pointing fingers, but given his influence in the architectural world, his post sparked immediate public debate.

The curious crowd speculated on the individual Leopold hinted at, while rallying behind him and publicly shaming the anonymous plagiarist.

Only those who shared the meeting with Leopold that day knew that he was referring to Loraine, yet they collectively chose silence.

They were fully aware that displeasing either Leopold or Loraine was a luxury they couldn't afford.

Moreover, even Leopold himself chose not to unmask the plagiarist. To them, there would be no benefit in doing that. It would just bring them trouble