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.

that could topple a kingdom,” the host continued, seeing the mood had lightened. “Ms. Clarkson, although you’re a newcomer to the design industry, this

crystal crown referred to the

silent, and their eyes

crystal crown.

the traditional British crowns one might have expected.

that a phoenix crown? Combining the phoenix crown with

perched golden phoenix. Its feathers were adorned with colorful

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honor me by accepting my dinner invitation?” The host gentlemanly asked, once again bending down in

can’t, I

down to see a tall, blond, blue–eyed man standing confidently at the

enchanting lady already has plans with me.

Callum. He and Callum were old friends, but he had

Clarkson’s hand and gently kissing it. “Beautiful lady, if you ever change your mind, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Whether it’s a sunny day or a stormy night, just one call, and I’ll rush

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

Even the Queen had to tread carefully around him.

trophy and exited the stage. Callum quickly approached, taking out a silk handkerchief and wiping the spot on Ms.

Ms. Clarkson whispered, fearing

continued to wipe her hand, “Dear, you’re having dinner with me later. I can’t have you

and playfully punched him.

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

David also stepped down from