By 3:00 AM, the design was done. It wasn't the design he had panicked over; it was better. It had a distinct, rawer feel than the corporate gloss of the other photo.
Elias stared at the screen. A bead of sweat trickled down his temple. This wasn't just stealing; it was risking everything. If he got caught using an unlicensed image for a major client pitch, Veridian could sue the agency. The agency would fire him instantly. He’d be blacklisted.
He typed the words with a trembling finger:
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He stopped on the final slide. The one with the legitimate image.
