Chapter 130
When Lucy said that they were minor issues, they were indeed just minor issues. She was not making excuses for herself. All of the issues they pointed out seemed to be nitpicking like they were trying to find fault in the tiniest of details.
Frowning, Lucy called the investor's number. She softened her voice and asked, "Hello, is this Mr. Erlington?
"I'm Lucy Quinn, the person in charge of Lulu Comics.
"I'm sorry for disturbing you, but I'd like to inquire about the sudden cancellation of your company's investment in our comic."
A middle-aged man's voice came from the other end of the phone. "I apologize for the sudden cancellation, but your company's comic doesn't meet my requirements, so I had to cancel the investment."
The tone of his voice was cold as if Lucy's company had done something huge to offend him.
Lucy was at a loss, but she had to get to the bottom of this. "May I ask what those requirements are?"
Lucy did not believe that it was because of those minor issues at all.
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone. Then, Wayne Erlington responded with annoyance, "What's wrong with you? I've already told you that your comic doesn't meet our requirements.
"Gosh, what's the point of investing in a plagiarized comic?
After hearing that, Lucy furrowed her eyebrows. She subconsciously glanced at Mabel.
That was impossible. Mabel drew that comic right under her nose. Lucy oversaw her every stroke, idea, segment, and frame. There was no way it was plagiarized.
She hurriedly said to Wayne, "Perhaps this is a misunderstanding. Our company may have incurred a loss since our establishment, but we've never resorted to plagiarism."
Wayne hesitated for a moment. He
had heard of this company's reputation. Even if the company was not managed well, they had never done anything hical, which was why they were his first choice. However...
"I believe in your company's principles, but what I said is true.
"The plot of your comic is very similar to a comic from Lunar Arthouse. Their employees provided me with evidence indicating that your company plagiarized their comic."
Anger emerged in Lucy's heart. Lunar Arthouse was Luna's company.
Although her anger was fiercely burning inside of her, she still remained calm.
"I was wondering if we could have an in-depth discussion about this matter? All the artists in my company are reputable, and we've never been involved in plagiarism. I'm afraid that there's some misunderstanding. Please give me a chance to clear things up
Lucy spoke with such sincerity that Wayne was moved. After a moment of silence, he responded, "Fine. I'll make time to visit your company tomorrow so that we can discuss this matter. I hope that you're able to clear your name."
Lucy's tone was firm. "Of course. I won't take matters lightly when it comes to the credibility of our company.
"When you come over tomorrow, please bring all the evidence Lunar Arthouse showed you so that we can refute every single one of them." Hearing her determined voice on the other end of the phone, there was a glimmer of admiration in Wayne's eyes.
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