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.
clenched her fists, keeping a vigilant eye out for Eric until just one minute before the
Eric, impeccably dressed in a suit,
expression.
but carrying an air of authority that made pthers instinctively defer to
to take his seat expressionlessly. He locked eyes with
she saw him settle in, a smile of relief spread
the finals
determined by drawing lots, and Kate happened to draw… the
ahead of
the draw. Given Ruth’s knack for stirring up trouble, it was likely her backers had
began presenting their design concept. Their sketches were impressive, earning nods from several judges who
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Chapter 149 Pulling Strings
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