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?”

she's trying to do? How could a

through the air. Even though Angela was sitting in the farthest

turned back from the front row, stealing

and composed, with a quiet confidence,

indifferently. She was sur that

ready to witness

the host, Benton Bradley, spoke, the lights

darkness. Spotlights began to flicker unpredictably, as though waiting for the moment they would settle on

held their breath. The only sound was the collective thumping of their

well. She silently prayed, hoping to

didn't even have to be first place. Just a third-place finish would be enough

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Chapter 38

five million dollars.

of light

mind went blank. She couldn't even comprehend

is... Ms. Angela Graham!" Benton announced

of simulated fireworks filled the air, and