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.”

Sally spun around to stare at her in disbelief. “Do

Mr. Shane is dead or alive. Even if Nat stays for the

a beat. “But what about you? What will you

same level as us. Getting 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 that big of a difference, really. Besides, we

hers only made Natalie feel worse—it made her feel guilty for letting her

sobbing. “I'm sorry, Lina.

in comparison to a life. While a designer should strive for the best, abandoning one's morals and emotions in the pursuit of achievements will make that designer a horrible one. They won't be able to come up with a design that

tears and added, “So, Nat, go back to look for Mr. Shane. Find him. That way, you won't let me down after I quit the competition. Of course, once you

decision? Still, Nat, I'm on Lina's side this time. She's right. We've given up on the competition for you, so don't you disappoint us. Otherwise, we'll really stop

and encouragement, guilt and warm feelings swelled in

a deep breath and plastered a smile 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

hear that. I'll apply for our departure