Guests had yet to lay eyes on Karen's calligraphy when Roger, the cheeky old man, made a swift exit, fearing someone might snatch the masterpiece from him. The crowd called after him, "Roger, let us have a look before you dash off!" But Roger wasn't having any of it. He hadn't paid a dime for it. What if someone offered a higher bid after just one glance?

The crowd: Such a renowned artist, and yet so petty!

Karen just laughed it off, unbothered, as a glare of pure jealousy shot her way. Turning towards the source of the glare, her lips curled into a smile, charming and alluring.

Alyssa's once bustling exhibit of calligraphy was now deserted. Some guests wore expressions of regret; even the gentleman who had made an offer was eager to see Karen's work. A rage uncontained shimmered in her eyes. She couldn't accept this reality. She was supposed to be the star of the show, confident of victory, yet she lost!

She was Alyssa Wright of Rivenwood, raised in a family that valued arts and culture, praised for her intelligence and diligence by her tutors. She was no amateur. How could Karen surpass her!

known the outcome would be this, she would have never suggested a live vote. The embarrassment wasn't just

her glass of water, savoring it, "What a refreshing drink!" She approached Alyssa, chin

what if you won the first three rounds? Are you asking this to humiliate

the bubbles before taking a sip, "I was just asking, why do

and disrespectful in front of a national audience. Comments started to turn against Karen, with some viewers sympathizing with

with only a few standing by

all eyes were on Karen She stood before her canvas, a picture of elegance, as if

dance

chose a grand ink painting, aiming to overshadow Karen's work. As she worked her brush, creating majestic mountains, more and more guests were drawn

stayed were captivated, watching her every move in

in conveying the essence of

Approaching Karen's canvas, they

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