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.

finals about to commence, Kate instinctively clenched her fists, keeping a vigilant eye out for Eric until just one minute before the

impeccably dressed in a suit,

expression.

commanded attention. His demeanour was icy, not intimidating intentionally, but carrying an air of authority that made pthers instinctively defer to

his seat expressionlessly. He locked eyes with

arrival closely. When she saw him settle in, a smile of relief spread across her face. Eric’s

the

lots, and Kate

ahead of

surprised by the draw. Given Ruth’s knack for stirring up trouble, it was likely her backers had smoothed her

were impressive, earning

Balance:

1 Coins

1683 + 1003

1 Pearls

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