The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 83

Hearing Nancy's name dropped into the conversation, all eyes turned toward her.

Baldrick furrowed his brows, not having the chance to speak up.

Mathew scoffed dismissively, "Lena? She didn't make it through the preliminary round. I haven't even seen her sketches. I only reviewed the top ten's."

"What?" Susan feigned shock. "Out of a hundred studios participating, Lena didn't make the top fifty? That's quite the fall from grace."

Susan threw Nancy a mocking look. "Lena, you've gone downhill, haven't you? Or were you always this mediocre? I'm starting to wonder how you snagged those awards in the past."

Mathew added with a sneer, "How else? NY is known for its strict standards. And I don't do favors. Miss Lena needs to up her game."

As Susan and Mathew tag-teamed their criticism, people almost took it for granted that Nancy had previously won by pulling strings.

Nancy's expression darkened.

needed in every claim. Since NY is known for its rigor, why

Mathew momentarily felt his heart quiver

should I reveal Lena's sketches? I'm here to sign a contract

for Miss Lena wouldn't be because you have a special interest in her, huh? No wonder

Baldrick's frown deepened.

I think you've forgotten that all our past competitions were settled by public voting online, and

hide her frustration, and her face twisted, "Public voting means nothing. Who's to say you didn't

sales rankings can be faked,

large fanbase, her earnings were still a fraction of Lena's.

quite unsatisfied with my victory.

room buzzed with

Ardenweald, Evergreen Global was a titan. Questioning NY

mean the

turned stormy. His gaze was icy as he stared at Nancy. "Lena, if you can't accept defeat,

NY was considering blacklisting Lena's