Confidence is golden, but cockiness is poison.

The fashion show had reached its climax, and ten hopefuls had been cut from the lineup. As Ruby scanned the room and spotted Josefina and her entourage still hanging around, her forehead creased in annoyance. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"That little bitch, Josefina, how is she not booted out yet." Lauren spat out bitterly.

Erica nudged Lauren's arm with a warning, "Mind your manners." Her words were a timely reminder. Lauren quickly composed herself, and Erica's caution kept her from speaking out of turn. Ruby clamped her mouth shut, shooting a venomous glare in Josefina's direction.

Feeling the sting of Ruby's malevolent gaze, Josefina returned the favor with a smug, triumphant smile, her delight carrying a hint of defiance. Lauren simmered with rage, helpless and frustrated.

In the second round, designers were to present their creations and explain the concepts behind them.

Josefina caught Alex's eye and he nodded reassuringly at her. Without further words, he took the stage alone.

Holly stood by, chirping cheerfully, "Ms. Josefina, rest assured, with you calling shots behind the scenes, Alex will definitely be fine."

It's Alex who's put in the lion's share of the effort." Josefina wasn't about to let Holly's offhand remark undermine

of speaking was really unpleasant. Holly's goal did not succeed, which made her a bit

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had crafted a dress with an off-the-shoulder cut that hugged the model just at the bust, with a tastefully sexy

gently so as not to jar the onlooker's eye. As the model strutted on the catwalk, the dress seemed

said was lost to the audience; all eyes were fixated on the dress. The design was innovative, the tailoring impeccable,

end of Alex's presentation, the host initiated a round of

coached her on what to say, and Ruby had memorized it down to the last word.

the long face? Didn't I do well?

round means nothing. It's the final first place that counts. Did you not see how even the designers admired Alex's

what if his design shines too? It doesn't mean we'll lose

too frustrated to argue with Ruby's naivety. "You don't get it. Haven't you seen? Their designs are consistently impressive." Erica clenched her

her fingers, and that was unacceptable.

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