Both women were stunned. Even if they didn't snag first place, they were easily in

the running for second-how could they be written off so quickly?

It just didn't make sense.

Besides, today was only the first round, just the theory test. Everyone in the design world knew that theory wasn't everything. In the end, it all came down to the actual work you produced.

But Fiona didn't see it that way. To her, design theory was just as important— maybe even more so than the finished product. If you didn't understand the basics, how could you ever create something truly outstanding?

"Mr. Woods, we promise we'll work harder. We'll do whatever it takes to earn our spot. Please, we're begging you."

They were on the edge of panic. If a careless word ended up ruining their future, how was that any different from winding up on the street?

When Jackson didn't say anything, their desperate eyes turned to Fiona instead.

After all, Fiona and Jackson had a history. Plus, Jackson had just stepped in to save her pride. Of course they'd try their luck with Fiona.

"Ms. Fiona, please, could you talk to Mr. Woods for us? We really can't afford to lose this job."

"Ms. Fiona, you're so understanding-please, don't let this happen to us." Fiona didn't even look up. She didn't give them so much as a glance.

Why should she clean up a mess they made themselves?

asked, her voice cool

here to treat the sick, not

"This way, Ms. Fiona."

on the

didn't even need to check their pulse to know what was going

the doctor to give them an IV with some

Honestly, they looked worse off than the trio on Fiona's

worst was over. Most of the toxins were already out of their system. Now, they

but the event organizer looked lost, his voice a little shaky as he asked, "Ms. Fiona...

eyebrow. "What else do

you prescribe some medicine,

Fiona shot back.

trying to great at making money, but this was

ass everything. He was

DMS

you,

frowning, and

now, clearly not getting

there something else,

That's why

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