Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 240

Jonathan stood at the center of the stage, tablet in hand.

"I'll now announce the final scores. Gemini Collective-91. Seafarer Designs-88. Congratulations to Gemini Collective for winning the commission!"

The Gemini Collective team erupted in cheers, exchanging high-fives and applause.

In stark contrast, the three members of Seafarer Designs fell silent, the mood around them turning heavy.

Rowena heard the verdict with a tangled surge of emotions-frustration, disappointment, and a deep sense of injustice. She'd poured everything into this project and desperately wanted to win. But all she could think of was Abbott, that bastard, threatening her with those compromising photos. She felt cornered, with no way out but to give in.

Guilt gnawed at her as she thought of all Isadora's tireless work these past weeks.

Wendy, stunned by the announcement, seemed unable to process it; every inch of her bristled with disbelief.

clearly impressed by Isadora's presentation- there must be something fishy

remained quiet for a moment, lost in thought. Then she stood and addressed Jonathan. "Mr. Oakley, would you mind

his

Construction's integrity? Suggesting there was foul play? Your little design firm isn't in a position

He was furious—and a little panicked—that this woman might damage their reputation in Victor's

as

Now you're demanding to see every judge's scores? If everyone acted this way after losing, we'd all have a lot

changed course, forgetting their earlier praise for

own work, they blame the organizers.

a real firm-just a handful of people in a loft. They're

head of the table, a man set down his pen

glanced toward the main seat-toward the man whose status

arched an eyebrow, letting out a quiet, derisive laugh. His voice was low and even. "Since when is asking for the judges' scores not part of a fair competition? Funny-when others ask, it's transparency. When