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.

you’re a newcomer to the design industry,

mention of the crystal crown referred to the piece on display on the

on stage fell silent, and their eyes were all

crystal crown.

but it didn’t resemble the traditional British crowns one might have expected. Instead, it was a

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

was a lazily perched golden phoenix. Its feathers were adorned with colorful crystals.

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me by accepting my dinner invitation?” The host gentlemanly asked,

can’t, I

host looked down to see a

as he said, “This enchanting lady already has plans

hadn’t expected the sweet young woman beside him to know Callum. He and Callum were old friends, but he had

ever change

a newfound respect for Ms. Clarkson standing on stage. Their

all of London. Even the Queen had to tread carefully around him. Offending Callum meant losing any footing

exited the stage. Callum quickly approached, taking out a silk handkerchief and wiping the spot on Ms. Clarkson’s hand where David had

that’s not very polite,” Ms. Clarkson whispered, fearing Callum’s action would offend

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

and playfully punched him. “Stop

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

others had gone, David also