"Keep it up, let's push through together," Zoey encouraged.

Moved by her words, Thalassa nodded vigorously.

After shaking hands, Zoey cautiously glanced towards Lysander before returning to her seat.

As Thalassa was about to sit, Cody announced, "Let's have our champion come up for a speech."

Under Cody's watchful eye, Thalassa reluctantly returned to the stage, took the microphone, and delivered a heartfelt thank-you speech.

Handing the microphone back to Cody, she descended the stage, only to see Rosalind pushing Lysander in his wheelchair, both heading towards the exit.

Lysander had left, showing no interest in the presentation of the design works.

in her heart. Winning should have been exhilarating, yet the joy was muted without being able to share it with the person

stepped off the stage than a staff member ushered her backstage

Heidi had already completed their registration and

filling out her information,

design number

already planning to give the champion designer's work to you," Cody

on a cane, while Cody excused himself, mentioning he had other matters to

Joshua, Thalassa straightened up and asked, "Are you one of the sponsors for this

with a smile, "I wish. I found out about the contest too late to

why are you receiving a design?" Thalassa was puzzled, as

before leaving. Cody knows

conversation dwindled, leading to an awkward

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255