Chapter 97

Indeed, when hunchtime arrived, Derrick surprised everyone by standing up and making an announcement.

"Selina's design for the Cartier Summer Starlight Limited Edition has reached the final review stage.

The whole place went silent with shock..

Christina thought, This was unexpectedly fast.

A flash of envy passed through Christina's eyes as she bit her thin lips, reminding herself through the pain to stay composed,

"Cartier's head told me that their headquarters approved Selina's design, at first sight, sending it straight to the Mumzik headquarters for final judgment. I believe that no one present now doubts Selina's abilities." Derrick said. The crowd gasped in amazement and turned their gaze subconsciously towards Selina.

Selina simply put away her phone, looking at Derrick with indifferent eyes, showing no additional emotional reaction as if all of this was within her expectations.

Those who were jealous called this act of Selina's a show-off.

Those who admired Selina saw it as composure stemming from absolute confidence in her abilities.

Today is the last day to submit entries for the Jewelry Design Contest at Sokovis, and since the results are clear for all to see, I will soon announce the two nominees. If anyone has objections, speak now. "Derrick, Selina

After announcing the names, Derrick paused for a moment, surveying the room. There were no objections.

Derrick's position as head designer at Brilliance already signified his unparalleled skill, it was universally acknowledged. His decision not to step aside for the design competition meant one spot was unquestionably his

seemingly effortlessly taken. Yet, no one dared to object, because what they couldn't achieve, Selina

up to her and whispered, "Selina's green-lit journey is just too impressive. Didn't you accompany her to Cartier? You seemed quite close

breath, holding back the fury that made her want to slap someone, and

backing her, Selina could easily claim someone else's work

those are dangerous words. That could

thought this through. It's not slander. We'll

words, Christina

outcome, everyone went to lunch while Selina found Derrick to request some time

still, gave Selina a long look, pushed his glasses up, and said, "I don't like prying into other people's business, but Selina, you joined Brilliance

want to help Brilliance win this competition while crushing those who

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reasons. With his nature, he aims to grow it not only into Clusia's top jewelry enterprise but into a leading global force. And I joined this newly founded jewelry company precisely because I saw Mr. Brady's

also pleased. Let's join forces for this event. You ascend to greater heights in your field, and I defeat my

win situation.

few days. Today marked the commencement of the Jewelry Design

jewelry designers. The competition itself was rigorously controlled to prevent cheating, with the design brief being disclosed just before the stant andsubmissions being sealed immediately, eliminating arry question of foul play. Selina and Derrick were amongst the contestants, chauffeured to the venue in a

they immediately encountered representatives from

It was Manuel

as memories of the humiliations suffered at her hands rushed back. Selina barely granted Manuel a glance, continuing directly into

used before, this a fair and square competition. You can't fake this and I will defeat you." His heart pounded with the thought of reclaiming his pride and then

the second floor hosted an open-viewing area designated for

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