CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Natalie could give up on the competition, but she could never give up on Shane.

“How could you?” Sally quickly put down the thermal food jar before rushing forward to grab Natalie's hands. “Nat, I know why you're doing this, but it's the finals soon. Don't you think that it's selfish? You're not the only one competing here. If you leave, then what will Lina do? The two of you are partners. If you leave, Lina won't be able to continue with the competition.”

At that, Natalie's eyes widened before casting an apologetic look at Lina.

She's right. I'm not the only one competing here. Lina's my partner.

What will she do if I leave now?

“Lina, I'm sorry. I-”

“All right, that's enough.” Lina smiled as she stepped forward. “I understand. If you want to go back, go.”

to stare at her in disbelief. “Do

or alive. Even if Nat stays for the competition, she won't be able to come up with any proper blueprints because her heart is no longer here,” Lina quietly

but her words only came after a beat. “But what about you? What will

a third place is quite eye-catching too. Being the champion is just the icing on the cake. Although it sounds better, it isn't

feel worse—it made her feel guilty for letting

her face, Natalie began sobbing. “I'm

would've done this, so I've already told my mentor about it. My mentor agrees with this too. Although the competition is important, it's nothing in comparison to a life. While a designer should strive for the best,

down after I quit the competition. Of course, once you find him, you'll have to compensate me and

finally showing them both a smile. “What can I say after Lina's decision? Still, Nat, I'm on Lina's side this time. She's right. We've given up on

and encouragement, guilt and warm feelings swelled in

on her face before nodding. “Don't worry. I won't let you down. I'll find Shane, and I'll make up to you. I won't let your sacrifice be in

our departure from the competition,”