The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 145

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Brenna's phone buzzed with a string of messages from the studio manager. She lowered her head, typing out replies with practiced speed, seemingly oblivious to the fact that Rosie was talking to Ethan.

In reality, Brenna was keenly aware of everything going on. She knew what Rosie was up to. It was clear that Rosie had probably been eyeing Ethan long before she had even stepped back into the Harper family's world. And if her instincts were anything to go by, there would be some drama soon.

Ethan kept his face unreadable as he stared straight ahead, pointedly ignoring Rosie.

Rosie felt a twinge of embarrassment after her previous question. Ethan's blunt reply had hit her like a slap, landing right where it hurt most.

She forced a smile and said, "No, how could I have seen the design drafts? Ethan, I just wanted to ask which designer you think has the best chance of winning."

Ethan glanced briefly at Brenna, who was still glued to her phone, her fingers swiftly tapping across the screen, clearly too occupied to notice his conversation with Rosie.

"No matter what, the winner won't be you," Ethan responded, his tone unhurried.

Rosie's smile faltered, her cheeks tinged with embarrassment. Ever since Brenna's return, Ethan's attitude toward her had turned cold, lacking even the faintest trace of kindness.

This was all because of Brenna!

while hiding her nerves. Rosie smirked to herself, thinking that if Brenna didn't make it into the top three or

countless international awards. You must be brimming with confidence for this competition, right? Maybe you will even take first place. Do you have anything you would like

coldly,

overconfident and make it obvious to everyone that

the elevator doors slid open, arriving on the 33rd floor of the Harper Group's massive auditorium—an exclusive venue that saw little use except for the

space was enormous, capable of holding about three

stretched out, surrounded by various promotional banners and

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guided the participating designers into

of time left before the announcement, many designers milled around outside, discussing who might walk away with the coveted first-place

opened, Rosie crossed to the other side, linking her arm warmly with Brenna's. She raised her voice and said,

awards. The judges clearly admire your skills. I have high

smile as she spoke, warmly greeting the

of Rosie's deliberate choice of words. She could sense

usual rivalry, Rosie was now being unusually friendly to her. If Brenna pulled away from

certainly playing her cards right this

glanced around, her sharp gaze catching the unfriendly stares from the crowd. Some eyes even

thirties voiced his frustration loudly, saying, "Why are we still waiting here for the results? She is the Harper family's daughter. Maybe they decided the winner a long time

your name? Which design firm are you representing? And