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.

newcomer to the design industry, this crystal crown you’ve designed has topped this competition. Could you share the inspiration

of the crystal crown referred to the piece

and their eyes were all drawn

crystal crown.

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

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

adorned with colorful crystals. The depiction was

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invitation?” The host gentlemanly asked, once

can’t, I have a prior

voice from the audience broke in. The host looked down to see a tall, blond, blue–eyed

“This enchanting lady already has plans with me. So, David, you might as

to know Callum. He and Callum were old friends, but he had never known Callum to

spoken for, I guess I shouldn’t intrude,” David said, taking Ms. 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

standing on stage. Their respect wasn’t just

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

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

Ms. Clarkson whispered, fearing Callum’s action would

“Dear, you’re having dinner with

at Callum’s teasing, and playfully punched him. “Stop it,

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

had gone, David also stepped down