Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 38

Chapter 38

“Fine!” Dexter shot Angela a cold glance before leaving.

As soon as he left, Shelley immediately dropped the act.

“Angela, I really don't get why you even bothered showing up. You knew you'd be humiliated, yet you still came here. I've got to admit that you've got guts. It almost makes

me respect you.

“Alright, let's go. The ceremony's about to start." Elena tugged at Shelley's arm to stop her from saying anything further.

Throughout it all, Angela remained calm and collected. She knew exactly what she was there for the rest didn't matter to her.

"I heard the first prize is already decided. Apparently, the winner has some connection with Mr. Bamford, the organizer. She's trained under a famous designer," one whispered.

"Well, then we're just competing for the honorable mentions, I guess. At least we're all top designers at big companies. But what's Angela even doing here?”

Who knows what she's trying to do? How could a clueless housewife

cut through the air. Even though Angela was sitting in the farthest corner, she still heard

back from the front row, stealing a quick glance at

a quiet confidence, as if she already knew she

indifferently. She was

everyone! It's time for the moment of truth. Get ready to witness a miracle. In three, two,

Bradley, spoke,

as though waiting for the moment they would

sound was the collective thumping

She silently prayed,

to be first place. Just a third-place finish would be enough to

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five million dollars.

of

shielded her eyes. Her mind went blank. She couldn't even comprehend the

Angela

the announcement echoed, the sound of simulated fireworks filled the air, and the