Rural Belle & Three Heirs by Harper Hall

Chapter 130 Have You Eaten Too Much Pig Feed?

"""Chloe, don't be upset. Not winning this time doesn't mean anything. Honestly, your design was really excellent. It's just that the people from the Martin group don't have good taste. Don't feel sad, okay? As long as you're not sad, I'll give you my prize later," Philip, who'd been Chloe's classmate for years, tried to cheer her up like a big brother.

Chloe shrugged it off. "Oh, please, it's just an award. I'm not that upset. Besides, both you and Rena won an award. What do I have to be unhappy about? We agreed that whoever wins will treat us, so you two better get ready to treat me to something delicious! I want steak, and make sure it's the kind I can take home..."

Seeing Chloe wasn't too bothered, Philip felt a bit relieved. If he'd known she wouldn't win, he wouldn't have pushed her to come today.

Just when everyone thought the design competition was over, Grant suddenly spoke up from the stage, "Ladies and gentlemen, after reviewing the entries, we found many outstanding works and decided to create a special grand prize. The winner of the grand prize is Chloe Davis from Quest University."

Grant led the applause, his eyes scanning the audience.

The unexpected surprise left Chloe stunned. She hadn't expected that the design she whipped up in one night would win the grand prize.

Next, a staff member took over from Grant on stage. He said, "Due to the excellence of the grand prize-winning work, the Martin Group will soon hold a special analysis session for this piece. We hope everyone can attend. Now, let's welcome the grand prize winner, Chloe Davis, to the stage to receive her award..."

The grand award ceremony concluded, and Chloe, holding her prize, was ready to leave with Philip. Just as they were about to go, Stanley approached her.

He said, "Miss Davis, Mr. Martin would like to see you."

He always seemed to kiss her when no one was around, making her very

his head. "I'm sorry, Miss Davis,

to talk to me at home." Chloe said,

if you don't come, your grand prize will be considered plagiarized." Hearing this, Chloe was furious and was about to jump up and curse. She clenched her fists, her eyes blazing

shouted, "That's nonsense! I designed it myself. How could it be plagiarized? Where's the

smiled slightly. Chloe's

argue further. Instead, he gestured for Chloe to follow

followed Stanley towards the conference

voice inside. "Mr. Martin, I didn't plagiarize. My design is my own work. How could I copy someone else's? We've known each other for years. You know I'm an honest person. I

gentle, with a hint of coquettishness. Her face was full of anxiety and innocence, as if she truly believed she

couldn't help but

peeked through the crack and saw Sophia leaning forward, flaunting her

hesitate and pushed

back in surprise. When she saw Stanley and Chloe,

her own, admitting Sophia's were more impressive. No wonder Sophia had insulted her, saying her chest was only good

Stanley and I must have come at a bad time. Almost saw something we shouldn't have. Grant, your employee is quite something. Did she take some kind of aphrodisiac? Acting all frisky in a

Sophia as

her previous facade of gentleness and vulnerability