Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 278

Tanya raised a hand, and the conference room fell silent once more.

Scanning the room, she continued, "In the past, only senior designers were eligible to participate in the Elite Award. However, Ms. Yates believes that every designer should have a fair shot. So, this year, even interns can enter provided their work is exceptional."

The room buzzed with renewed excitement. Many couldn't contain their enthusiasm.

At Yates Corporation, senior designers were a rare breed-only two or three held that title. Most of the department consisted of interns or junior designers who had only recently secured full-time positions. The odds of getting noticed were slim at best.

But now, Tanya's announcement changed everything. This was an incredible opportunity.

"I can finally compete for the Elite Award!" someone exclaimed.

"Yeah, I used to just watch from the sidelines," another added.

"Oh my god, this is my chance! I'm going all in! I'm winning that gold award!"

The excitement was met with a few eye rolls, but beneath it all, everyone secretly hoped for their own shot at glory.

room, her gaze pausing briefly on Suzanne. Yet Suzanne remained expressionless as she sat quietly at the

Or did she think she wasn't good enough? After all, one great design didn't mean she could consistently

slightly. It seemed that she had

she addressed the room, "Of course, as you all know, Yates Corporation only has two spots in

in her voice, the statement sent another wave of

"Thank you, Ms. Yates!"

deepened. She clearly

glowing with excitement, turned to Suzanne. "Suzanne, you can enter! I

her level of talent, there was no doubt in

Macey's chubby face and smiled lightly. "I

her. Meanwhile, Lillian, clearly unimpressed, muttered under her breath, "Ms. Seline, do you really think these interns have what it takes? This is just making

only ever competed against Macey and a few others. Now, she had to fend off

as eyes shifted toward Lillian, their brows furrowing in subtle disapproval. If she weren't a

smiled, her tone soft and composed. "To ensure equal opportunity for everyone, Ms. Johnson and I will take on the extra

in the room. Some who had doubted her before now found themselves rethinking

With a huff, she shot a glare