Thalassa had been swamped lately, pouring her soul into designing drafts and competing. She hadn't even thought to check in with Lydia. "Lysander, the turnout today is insane, just look at the sea of contestants," Rosalind struck up a conversation, trying to break the ice.

Her words were bubbling with excitement, yet no reply came. Snapping back to reality, she turned to Lysander, only to find him staring intently in a particular direction, his gaze deep and thoughtful, as if he was lost in something profound.

Curiosity piqued, Rosalind followed his gaze, and her eyes landed on Thalassa, seated in a spot that was hard to miss!

Even from the back and side, Rosalind recognized her instantly. Thalassa's pure aura was unmistakable. Her slightly chubby cheeks, her skin glowing like the moon, and her hair tied in the simplest ponytail made her look innocently youthful, almost like a high schooler!

Even Rosalind, another woman, couldn't help but steal more glances, let alone a man?

Seeing Thalassa, Rosalind's previously buoyant mood plummeted, a wave of irritation surging within her.

breathing became erratic, and her eyes darkened with jealousy and anger as she glared at Thalassa, her grip tightening on the armrests

right this way, please," the

only by an aisle. Lysander merely

Her heart already swirling with jealousy and rage, she now had to sit next to Thalassa with Lysander. How

too busy. If someone bumps into Lysander, that

apologies. How about that spot over there? It's much quieter," the

gaze fixed on the stage

and bowing only to receive a two-word response from Lysander, he turned awkwardly

at Lysander, "I'm just

about to start," Lysander interrupted, motioning

a plethora of prepared remarks, found herself unable to voice them, feeling stifled but forced to maintain a facade of grace and poise She nodded at the organizer,

let me know if you need anything," the organizer

and Rosalind seated nearby, couldn't help but sneak

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