Chapter 149 Pulling Strings.
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Kate felt a strange unease creeping up, but she fought to suppress it. Taking a deep breath, she felt her phone buzz suddenly. Glancing down, she saw a message from Eric.
Tll be there later.’
A wave of relief washed over her.
Kate smiled and composed herself before settling into her seat calmly.
Not far from Kate, Ruth glared at her with intense eyes, a smug grin playing on her lips.
I’ll let her revel in her arrogance a bit longer. Let’s see if she can keep it up later!
Soon, all ten designers arrived at the competition venue and took their places. The judging panel filled gradually with prominent figures from Capital City.
Kate noticed Hendrick enter; he smiled at her and gestured encouragement, to which Kate responded with a smile.
However, Eric’s seat remained empty. He wasn’t here yet.
 instinctively clenched her fists, keeping a vigilant eye out for Eric until just
 in a suit, entering
expression.
 not intimidating intentionally, but carrying an air of
 him parted ways, allowing Eric to take his seat expressionlessly. He locked eyes with Kate across the contestant
 she saw him settle in, a smile of relief spread across her face. Eric’s deep gaze
 the finals
 was determined by drawing lots, and
 
 ahead
 knack for stirring up
 sketches were impressive, earning nods from several judges who diligently
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Chapter 149 Pulling Strings
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