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.
the finals about to commence, Kate instinctively clenched her fists, keeping a vigilant eye out for
she spotted Eric, impeccably dressed in a suit, entering
expression.
attention. His demeanour was icy, not intimidating intentionally, but carrying an air of authority
ahead of him parted ways, allowing Eric to take his seat expressionlessly. He locked eyes with Kate across the contestant
closely. When she saw him settle in, a smile of
after, the finals
determined by drawing lots, and
was ahead of
by the draw. Given Ruth’s knack for stirring
were impressive, earning nods from several judges who diligently recorded their
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Chapter 149 Pulling Strings
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