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It was clear that Liam had pinned all his hopes on Helen.
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Caroline offered a reminder out of kindness. “Edwin’s not at the factory right now. You should really take the return issue more seriously and talk to the client again.”
In her previous life, the downfall of the factory had started with the loss of these two major orders.
Helen may have won an award, but she lacked real skill. In the end, she couldn’t bring the factory back to its former glory.
This time around, Helen wouldn’t win. Without that, there was no chance she could save the Ifactory.
Unfortunately, Liam didn’t understand her good intentions. He thought she was just trying distract him so Helen would miss her shot at winning,
to
He seethed and scolded, “The company’s business is none of your concern. Since you’re so set on staying here, then sit quietly and don’t even think about sabotaging Helen. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what happens next.”
Caroline wasn’t fazed by his threatening tone. Instead, she gave him a calm smile. “Fine by me. Just don’t regret it later.”
It wouldn’t be long before he did-
Regret his rash decisions.
And eventually, he’d pay the price for his mistakes.
Liam shot her a cold glare and didn’t say another word.
The design competition unfolded just as it had in her previous life, down to the host’s exact lines.
Caroline had no interest in reliving it.
She lowered her head and played with her phone, scrolling through the news and checking her
social feed
It wasn’t until the award ceremony began that she turned off her phone and looked up at the
stage
Everything felt so familiar.
Helen had won first place and stood proudly in the center of the stage as she waited for the staff to hand her the trophy.
Her smile was radiant, full of joy and pride.
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Helen spotted him in the crowd and her smile grew wider. Then her gaze shifted to Caroline.
She raised her eyebrows at Caroline smugly.
Caroline gave her a soft, gentle smile in return to acknowledge her.
“Ugh, that guy’s so annoying. I can’t see a thing with him standing like that,” a woman grumbled from a few rows back.
Caroline glanced at Liam who was still standing tall and blocking people’s view. Without hesitation, she yanked sharply on the edge of his jacket, forcing him back into his seat.
“What was that for?” Liam asked, annoyed.
“Everyone else is sitting. You’re blocking the people behind you. Someone already complained.”
Liam instinctively turned to look over his shoulder. Then, raising his voice on purpose, he said, “My niece just won first place. I’m excited–what’s wrong with standing for a bit?”
Clearly, he wanted the whole room to know that he was Helen’s uncle.
Human nature never changes–people love to worship winners.
Once others around them found out Helen was related to him, the compliments poured in.
“Wow, she’s really your niece? She’s amazing! She even beat Anja, the top designer from Kingville’s largest fashion company!”
“Since your niece won first place, she’s going to be famous in Kingville in less than a month. Just watch.
“She must be so smart! My daughter wants to become a fashion designer too–do you think your niece could give her some advice?”
Upon hearing the praises, Liam could barely contain his pride.
“No problem. I’m sure she’d be happy to help.
It’s worth doting on Helen so much! She makes me look good in front of everyone!
Meanwhile, he couldn’t help but glance at Caroline disdainfully.
Caroline sat silently with her eyes lowered, listening to all the flattery like it was a joke.
She was waiting for the moment when Liam’s pride would come crashing down.
The awards had all been handed out. It was time for the winners to give their speeches. The room fell into complete silence.
The second and third place winners gave their acceptance speeches one after the other. As they spoke, footage of their design processes played on the big screen behind them.
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Those who didn’t place had their videos deleted immediately, leaving only the top three.
Now, it was Helen’s turn.
Finished
Soft music began to play as she took the microphone. “First of all, I’d like to thank the organizers for this incredible honor-”
Before she could finish her first sentence, a wave of surprised gasps swept through the crowd.
“What is the winner doing in that video? She looks so shady.”
“Yeah, what’s with that nervous look? Don’t tell me she’s… stealing someone’s design?’
“Wait a second, the sketch in her hand looks just like the outfit she presented today!”
“No way! Did the champion actually steal someone else’s design?”
