The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 190

The host’s voice had barely faded when an unusual wave of murmuring broke out among the audience.

Designers whispered amongst themselves, completely taken aback by the revelation And this particular woman, Ms. Clarkson, had actually clinched the championship?

The host himself seemed surprised, pausing momentarily before continuing, “From what I hear, she’s a newcomer to the design world. No, rather, she’s the dark horse of our design industry, and remarkably claims the highest honor a designer could attain. Now, let’s invite Ms. Clarkson onto the stage to receive her trophy.”

Though no one had heard of Ms. Clarkson before, they sincerely applauded the victor.

Amidst the roaring applause, the champion of the contest, Ms. Clarkson, gracefully made her way to the stage.

Ms. Clarkson appeared slightly shy as she joined the host on stage, seeming somewhat

uneasy.

The host, a veteran of many such events, noticed the awkwardness and immediately lightened the mood with a genial grin. He gallantly bowed to Ms. Clarkson. “My lady, are you from Neptune?”

Ms. Clarkson blinked in surprise. “Neptune?”

“Indeed, for why else would your eyes hold such intoxicating constellations?” The host joked.

Ms. Clarkson chuckled.

seeing the mood had lightened. “Ms. Clarkson, although you’re a newcomer to the design industry, this crystal crown you’ve designed has topped this competition. Could you share the inspiration behind

to

stage fell silent, and their eyes

crystal crown.

crown was completely encrusted with amethysts, but it didn’t resemble the traditional British crowns one might have

design. “Is that a phoenix crown? Combining the phoenix crown with a royal

golden phoenix. Its feathers were adorned with colorful crystals. The depiction was lifelike and exuded

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Clarkson, would you honor me by accepting my dinner invitation?” The host gentlemanly asked, once

I

the audience broke in. The host looked down to see a

“This enchanting lady already has

young woman beside him to know Callum. He and Callum were old friends, but he

lady, if you ever change

a newfound respect for Ms. Clarkson standing on stage. Their respect wasn’t just

had to tread carefully

Clarkson happily accepted her trophy and exited the stage. Callum quickly approached, taking out a

Ms. Clarkson whispered, fearing

hand, “Dear, you’re having dinner with me later. I can’t have you carrying another man’s

Clarkson blushed at Callum’s teasing, and playfully punched

his cleaning, and nonchalantly tossed his handkerchief aside, He draped his arm around Ms. Clarkson’s shoulder,

the others had gone, David also stepped down from