Natalie could give up on the competition, but she could never give up on Shane.

“How could you?” Sally quickly put down the thermal food jar before rushing forward to grab Natalie’s hands. “Nat, I know why you’re doing this, but it’s the finals soon. Don’t you think that it’s selfish? You’re not the only one competing here. If you leave, then what will Lina do? The two of you are partners. If you leave, Lina won’t be able to continue with the competition.”

At that, Natalie’s eyes widened before casting an apologetic look at Lina.

She’s right. I’m not the only one competing here. Lina’s my partner.

What will she do if I leave now?

“Lina, I’m sorry. I-”

“All right, that’s enough.” Lina smiled as she stepped forward. “I understand. If you want to go back, go.”

Sally spun around to stare at her in disbelief. “Do you know what you’re

for the competition, she won’t be able to come up with any proper blueprints because her

only came after a beat. “But what

emerging as the champion in the finals because the competitors are about the same level as us. Getting a third place is quite eye-catching too. Being the champion is just the icing on the cake. Although it sounds better, it isn’t that big of a difference,

feel worse—it made

sobbing. “I’m sorry,

step forward and hugged her as she patted her back. I’ve guessed that you would’ve done this, so I’ve already told my mentor about it. My mentor agrees with this too. Although the competition is important, it’s nothing in comparison to a life. While a designer should strive for the best, abandoning one’s morals and emotions in the pursuit of achievements will make that designer a horrible one. They won’t be able to come up with a design that clicks with

Find him. That way, you won’t let me down after I quit the competition. Of course,

Lina’s side this time. She’s right. We’ve given up on the competition for you, so don’t you disappoint us. Otherwise, we’ll really stop being friends with

listened to their words of support and encouragement,

smile on her face before nodding. “Don’t worry. I won’t let you down. I’ll find Shane, and I’ll make up to you. I won’t let your

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