Chapter 102

Caroline found it strange too, but she busied herself with calming Gwen down. She didn’t put much thought into it.

Soon, the host walked up to the stage, and everyone fell silent. After delivering a speech, he said, “Next, let us invite Venusta’s CEO to come on the stage and announce the contestant who won fifth place!”

A man about 40 years old with a balding crown walked up the stage and announced. “In fifth place, we have Lucy Quill.”

The audience applauded.

Gwen inched closer to Caroline and whispered into her ear. “They’re turning it into an award ceremony.”

Caroline smiled and kept her eyes focused on the stage. She’d be lying if she said that she wasn’t nervous. This contest was especially significant to her.

In no time, the person who’d won third place was making her way down the stage. Caroline’s heart palpitated wildly.

whispered Gwen as she gripped Caroline’s

one of the other brands, announced it in his

first time her design had been made public. Getting second place gave her the confidence and acknowledgment

to her. Everything felt

champion!” The host’s voice was bright and clear. “Let us have Laureil’s CEO, Ms. Layn, on

again,

watched as Ms. Layn walked up the stage and

said. “The first winner

Evans

everywhere. As the crowd erupted in applause, Caroline saw

the stage.

eyes narrowed, Caroline watched Layla take the prize. Layla was given the chance to

to participate in this Novilius Contest, and I’d like to thank my family for always

trailed off, and her head snapped in Caroline’s direction to wave at her.

no expression. The crowd’s reaction was the total opposite of hers, though. They

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