Chapter 149 Pulling Strings.
+5 Pearls
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.
keeping a vigilant eye
Eric, impeccably dressed in a suit, entering the venue
expression.
commanded attention. His demeanour was icy, not intimidating intentionally, but carrying an air of authority
his seat expressionlessly. He locked eyes
been monitoring Eric’s arrival closely. When she saw him settle in, a smile of relief spread across her
after, the finals
drawing lots, and Kate happened
was ahead
Ruth’s knack for stirring up trouble, it was likely her backers had smoothed her
sketches were impressive, earning nods
Balance:
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1683 + 1003
1 Pearls
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Chapter 149 Pulling Strings
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