She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 459

Before Josie and Arthur were in danger, Maria was attending the annual Zolin Jewelry Awards in Delona.

This was the annual jewelry exhibition in Zolin. Almost all the famous jewelry designers from Zolin had come. There were also some famous foreign designers, fashion editors, internet celebrities, and so on. The participants would admire this year's iconic jewelry designs, discuss future design trends, and give out awards.

During the night's cocktail party and award ceremony, Maria won the "Best Jewelry Sales Award in Zolin," which was awarded to the designer whose work sold best.

Her latest designs, the "Fog" and "Connections" series, had sold out again. Socialites, celebrities, internet celebrities, ordinary women, and even schoolgirls, all loved her designs.

Moreover, her works were elegant and reasonably priced. Rich people could buy limited editions, custom-made designs, or one-of-a-kind styles. Those who were less well-off could buy mass-market designs. In short, everyone could afford them, so it was no wonder the jewelry flew off the shelves.

Maria stood on the podium and faced numerous peers, media reporters, fashion icons, celebrities, and guests below the stage. She was not arrogant nor humble, remaining calm and confident as she gave her speech. She was no longer the country bumpkin who would cover her face with her hands when surrounded by people or questioned by reporters, nor hide in a corner, trembling.

Her speech was simple. It could be summed up in one sentence: "Every girl wants her own jewelry. My dream is to make beautiful jewelry every girl can afford and not let jewelry become a luxury that only the rich can buy." Although everyone present was rich, they did not feel offended. Instead, they gave her a warm applause.

After bowing and thanking the audience, Maria walked down the stage.

her with glasses of red wine, and

a sigh of relief. She walked to the dining table and prepared to

eat.

smile, "Maria, long time no see. You've really made a name for yourself. Congrats." The voice was a little familiar. Maria did not think too much

and she paled quickly. The wine glass in her hand fell to the carpet, and her body trembled in

the wine glass in her hand on the dining table and bent her knees elegantly. She picked up the fallen wine glass and said, "You're not who you used to be. You must always remain calm. Don't-" When she raised her head, she was stunned. She looked around. In the blink of

one hand and lifted her skirt with

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appear before her like a nightmare when she could finally stand on the stage of her dreams with her head held high. She now knew how

door of the hall, Maria took off her high heels and threw them into the bushes. Then, she stopped a security guard and asked him to arrange for a

and how Maria had to rush home immediately, he immediately called for a taxi and instructed the driver to send

to and had to rush home overnight. She asked her assistant not to tell anyone about her whereabouts. Fortunately, there was a high-speed train