Unfinished Business with You novel

Chapter 51

It was out of Eugene’s expectations. However, he found that it made sense too—with her abilities, she was more than qualified to be a judge. There were a total of five judges, and Olivia sat right in the middle. After sitting down, she playfully smiled at him when she noticed that he was still watching her. In response, the corners of his lips naturally lifted too.

Curtis nearly cried tears of joy upon seeing the smile on the president’s face. Recently, Eugene rarely smiled. Occasionally, he even became distracted and lost focus during work. I was right to ask him to come and watch the finals of the competition.

At that moment, the host on the stage began his opening speech. “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished leaders, and esteemed guests. Thank you all for taking the time to attend the 2019 Glamor Vogue Grand Fashion Design Competition! I am the host for today, Seth White.” As soon as those words sounded, a round of applause rang out.

Then, the host smiled and continued, “This competition has lasted for three months, from the day we started accepting registrations to the day of the semi-finals. Among the thousands of works that we received, only the top ten works that were rated the most popular and the best-looking were selected! Today, those designs have been transformed into ready-to-wear outfits! And, we are going to showcase each and every outfit today! Now, allow me to explain the scoring rules: the judges hold a total of 8 points, including 3 points for design originality and creativity, 3 points for the presentation and showmanship, and another 3 points for attention to detail and craftsmanship. Last but not least, we have 2 points for popularity, which will be decided by our audience. Take a look at the voting device in your hands; you can vote for any of your favorite designs by the designers! With this, I officially announce the start of the 2019 Glamor Vogue Grand Fashion Design Competition! Let us welcome the first of our designers on stage! Welcome, Jasmine Thomson!”

surrounding lights dimmed suddenly, leaving only the U-shaped stage lights on. Then, four girls walked out, one after the other, as soothing music played softly in the background. They didn’t walk as quickly as they normally would on the runway. Instead, they took their time—almost as if they had to think before

depth. Olivia studied the models on stage without blinking, feeling somewhat pleased. Although the design had some flaws which interrupted the

came onto the stage, she went through the routine of bowing, greeting the judges, expressing her gratitude, and introducing herself. During this entire spiel, she didn’t even dare to lift

“Tell me about the concept behind your four designs.” Then, she raised her head in confusion. When she saw Olivia, she was so shocked that she froze in

seeing her standing there in a daze, the host kindly reminded her, “Miss

as she began to explain, “I-I’m from the north. In the north, the four seasons are very distinct, and that became the inspiration for my designs. I

nodded while listening to her introduction. “Okay, that’s good. Your ideas and concepts are good. Still, your designs are a little rough