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.

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

mention of the crystal crown referred to the

designers on stage fell silent, and their eyes

crystal crown.

completely encrusted with amethysts, but it didn’t resemble the traditional

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

feathers were adorned with colorful crystals.

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would you honor me by accepting my dinner invitation?” The

I can’t, I have a

host looked down to see a tall, blond,

was full of adoration as he said, “This enchanting lady already has plans with me.

expected the sweet young woman beside him to know Callum. He and Callum were old friends, but he had never known

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,

a newfound respect for Ms. Clarkson standing on stage. Their respect wasn’t just for the crown she designed,

of London. Even the Queen had to tread carefully around him. Offending Callum

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

whispered, fearing Callum’s

hand, “Dear, you’re having dinner with me later. I can’t

and playfully punched him. “Stop it,

seemed satisfied with his cleaning, and nonchalantly tossed his handkerchief aside, He

gone, David also stepped