Rewriting My Heart's Fate

The crowd gave me a standing ovation.

I smiled and bowed at the judges before turning around. I just so happened to see Penny's shocked face.

She must've never thought that my work would cause such a commotion. She finally realized that she shouldn't look down on me.

The fashion show ended after my model made her last pose, the cameras flashing nonstop.

Confident that I would win, I walked off the stage and waited for the organizer to announce the competition results.

The competition had come to an end, and the works of all the competitors were presented. The judges headed backstage for the final selection of the best work today.

I was on the edge of my seat, waiting as I played with my fingers despite knowing for sure that I would turn out to be the champion.

With my design, I was sure that I'd win!

Not long after that, the host spoke into the microphone, "The winner of the best design is..."

He paused for suspense as he stared at the opened envelope in his hand.

Everyone went quiet. I held my breath. My heart raced, although I was certain that I would win.

our winner, Evelyn

winner. I was calm inside, but Kevin, who was beside me, was so thrilled that he hugged me. So, I could only pretend I was as excited

came backstage to see me after that. "Congrats, Ms. Wiley! Your design is one-of-a-kind! Are

Crane. I'm honored, but I plan to start my own studio to realize my dreams. I do hope that we

he recomposed himself

quite the courage

for someone your age," he said. "Starting a business isn't an easy feat, but I believe that with

added, "You can contact me if you ever need

that, he handed me his card. He gave

gripped the card tightly. Why should I dwell

Ethan became so possessive and controlling of me

It was my problem for being too cowardly. But now, I had what it took to start my

the reporters about my thoughts after my victory, I made it clear that my mind was set on starting

is just the beginning,"

is to start my own studio and to come up with designs to emphasize the beauty of our

culture!"

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applauded the moment I finished giving my speech. The people were impressed by my words and were all