Jayson answered honestly, “The man stood in my way when I stepped out of my house that morning. He said that it's impossible for me to be in the top three by relying solely on my own ability. He told me that all the other designers were excellent, and I had to be manipulative if I wished to get a place in the top three. So he suggested that I target you and set you up.”

“And?” Natalie bit her lip hard.

Jayson explained further, “He emphasized that you're from an influential background, so you'll get in the top three easily even if you aren't good enough. Hence, he instigated me to eliminate you first, and I acted recklessly without thinking twice. I'm really sorry for that.”

He bowed to her again, pleading for her forgiveness.

Natalie looked at him frigidly without uttering any words.

Lina pursed her lips and fumed, “What an idiot. You shouldn't have believed in his words easily. Aren't you making your way to the final now with your own ability?”

She had seen his designs and acknowledged him to be as capable as Natalie. If he did not plagiarize, she was convinced that he was shortlisted after outperforming the other designers without playing any dirty tricks.

would have resulted in a commotion if

this stage step by step with his own ability, why

I'm not confident with myself.” Jayson scratched his bald head awkwardly as if he could read Lina's

with yourself?” Lina looked

discrimination against us. The others tend to pick on us because of our difference in skin colors. I have been bullied for years, and over time, my

expect that there is still much discrimination in the fashion industry.” Lina

failing to withstand the bullying of others. Only those with a strong mind can continue

managed to make it this far. Looks like he has strong mental resolve,” Lina commented, scanning Jayson

deed. Anyway, focus on your design for the competition as I won't take any action against you at the moment. I will only lodge a report to the Design Association of your

turned and strode away. Lina quickened her pace to catch

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