"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.

heart. Winning should have been exhilarating, yet the joy was muted without being

Thalassa stepped off the stage than a staff member ushered her backstage

and were on their way out as Thalassa

out her information, she overheard

design number

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

saw Joshua leaning on a cane, while Cody excused himself, mentioning he had

with Joshua, Thalassa straightened up and asked, "Are

I found out about

receiving a design?" Thalassa was puzzled, as she

to Cody before leaving. Cody knows

conversation dwindled, leading to an awkward

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