Chapter 14

Chapter 14:

Meanwhile, Laurie watched Janice discreetly, smirking to herself, mistaking Janice’s silence for confusion about the designs.

What did Janice’s acquaintance with JE matter?

Ignorance in design wasn’t remedied by mere associations.

Laurie’s prejudiced view clouded her judgment, making her forget who had truly been the genius behind the design Delilah now possessed.

Then, it was Delilah’s turn to display her design.

The audience was enraptured, their collective breath taken away by the sheer ingenuity of her work.

“This is absolutely breathtaking! The design splendidly captures the essence of a princess—graceful, noble, and distinctively elegant!”

“Hardly surprising, considering Delilah is Laurie’s daughter. Such extraordinary flair for design is indeed a rarity.”

“There’s no question about it—Delilah will undoubtedly take home the first prize in this contest.”

No other contestant elicited such enthusiastic acclaim from the audience. Delilah alone garnered their overwhelming applause, a clear indicator she would snag the top award.

The rest of the competitors voiced no objections to this verdict. The superiority of Delilah’s design was so apparent after its unveiling that it left no room for dispute.

Onstage, Delilah threw a confident, almost arrogant look at Janice. Though the design originated from Janice, she was the one basking in all its glory.

Catching Delilah’s glance, Janice’s lips twisted into a sly smile.

Feeling a flutter of unease, Delilah pondered Janice’s intentions. Was Janice about to assert ownership of the design during the judging?

Delilah scoffed inwardly. If Janice dared to make such a claim, she was going to be disappointed.

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Armed with the original sketches, Delilah was prepared. Lacking proof, Janice’s claims would fall flat.

At the critical moment, Delilah could assume the role of a wronged innocent, perhaps shedding strategic tears. The crowd would inevitably rally to her side, casting Janice as the villain.

This revelation steadied Delilah’s nerves, infusing her with a surge of confidence. She presented her design with poise, then gracefully exited the stage, her demeanor that of a champion. The designs of all contestants illuminated the venue as the host reclaimed the spotlight.

“Ladies and gentlemen, you’ve witnessed the remarkable talents before you. I suspect you’ve already picked your favorites, but now, let’s turn to our esteemed judges for the official scores.”

As the scores were unveiled, the audience’s eyes were riveted on the board, where Delilah’s numbers climbed resolutely to the top.

“Astounding! A unanimous perfect score from the panel.”

“Delilah’s skills are exactly what you’d expect from someone under Laurie’s dedicated mentoring. Who else but JE could possibly rival such flair?”

“Oh, what a match that would be! Imagine if JE were here—might she have considered taking Delilah under her wing?”

Amid the buzz, it seemed clear—Delilah was the undeniable frontrunner.

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