Bogus Billionaire By Shining Riviera

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.

first places now,” whispered Gwen

barely managed to finish her sentence when the CEO of Belya, one of the other brands, announced it in his sonorous

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

up to the stage to receive the trophy. This journey, albeit short, felt like a thousand miles to her. Everything felt so

and clear. “Let

once again, this time

as Ms. Layn walked up the stage and got into position with a smile

her hands and said. “The first winner of the

Layla Evans up

started spilling everywhere. As the crowd erupted in applause, Caroline saw the care worker pushing Layla

the stage.

eyes narrowed, Caroline watched Layla take the prize. Layla was given the chance to give a speech since she’d

chance 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

face had no expression. The crowd’s reaction was