With a warm and inviting smile, Patrick encouraged, "Open it."
Jane eagerly opened the lunch box, and the delightful aroma of the food wafted out. It was filled with all her favorite dishes.
Jane's curiosity got the better of her, and she inquired, "Where did you get this?"
Her stomach, having been forgotten amid the rush of work, began to grumble at the smell.
Patrick, still smiling, explained, "I cooked for you. I know that once you start working, dinner tends to slip your mind."
Jane felt a rush of warmth through her, and she gratefully replied, "Thank you!"
She couldn't resist trying the food and told Patrick, "It's delicious."
Patrick watched with a pleased expression as Jane enjoyed her meal.
Suddenly, her phone rang, displaying Osborn's name on the screen. Patrick's mood darkened slightly.
Jane, however, picked up the call, asking, "Osborn, what's the matter?"
Osborn's voice exuded concern, "Hi, Jane. I saw the news about Love Jewelry today. I know it's put you in a tough spot. But don't worry. I will testify on your behalf to prove that you didn't plagiarize the designs."
Jane appreciated Osborn's support and replied with a small smile, "Thank you. I can take care of it myself. Right now, I'm more concerned about how my design was leaked."
She knew that proving Love Jewelry's plagiarism at the upcoming press conference would be a challenge. Osborn's testimony would be helpful, but they needed to address the leak.
When Patrick saw the name Osborn on Jane's phone, he couldn't hide his displeasure.
Jane ignored Patrick's reaction and continued with the call. Osborn inquired if Jane had any suspicions about who might have leaked the information.
Jane replied noncommittally, "I don't know."
After ending the call, Jane turned to Patrick, prompting him, "Patrick, who do you think leaked the information?"
Patrick responded, "I've asked Morton to investigate. We will see some results soon."
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