Maron could not help looking at Cordy, who remained composed from the very start, just then.He had definitely been surprised to run into her at the studio today, especially when he had done his best to ask Cordy to stay in Astonia all those years ago. He could have helped her push her way to the pinnacle of the international market, not to mention that the nation's royalty had contacted him, asking for Lovely's personal designs. She refused, however, saying she was choosing something more important than fame.She only agreed to meet Maron before returning to Zidonia to thank him for years of support, saying that she might retire from the fashion industry and focus on business instead. He naturally did his best to persuade her not to leave, insisting that he would never demand a yearly quota of designs from her. All he wanted was for her not to give up on her dreams because he could feel her passion for fashion design. Thankfully, she listened, so her breathtaking designs occasio
There was no doubting it now. With the testimony of an internationally renowned authority and Cordy's own social network profiles, she was Lovely!The studio audience, who were just grumbling about the competition's outcome moments ago, was instantly silent.Those watching the livestream were stunned into silence as well, with the live comment section pausing for seconds. Still, in John's WhatsApp group, Bob could not help sending more messages.[Holy crap! Cordy is Lovely?! This is amazing! The pride of the continent! The prodigious fashion designer!!!][She is as beautiful as she is talented! Who wouldn't fall for her?!][What did you eat to become so sharp-eyed, Johnny?!][Also, Kyle probably wants to hang himself right about now. Jay, it's not like I'm being mean to your brother-in-law, but this serves him right!]-Meanwhile, Kyle was certainly glowering.He never knew that Cordy was Lovely even after being with her for years—she was just some street performer when he m
Anyone in the business who knew what went on behind the scenes would know that Kyle's plot was twice the pride, double the fall!All he ever did was get humiliated by Cordy again and again!The only thing he could do now was clench his fist as he glared at Cordy from behind the screen.Meanwhile, the host spoke again. "Now, we are all convinced that Cordy is Lovely and honored that she would take part in this competition. However, the rules make it clear that contestants are to design something on the spot, and any sort of imitation is forbidden. The judges and the production team have thus unanimously agreed that even if Cordy has used an old design, it still counts as plagiarism. As such, we shall deem her forfeited as a contestant—""But I did design a dress," Cordy said, cutting him short.While the host was taken aback, Cordy repeated loudly and clearly, "I designed a dress on the spot. Someone made a switch."The scene was once again left in an uproar.This was supposed to
As every pair of eyes turned toward Nana, she started to tremble in panic.As she was standing in front of the host, the studio audience, and the cameras, Nana had to admit that she took away the gown and returned to the studio.Hence, the truth was revealed—Cordy was framed with malicious intent.However, everyone somehow knew Nana was certainly not the mastermind, since she had no quarrel with Cordy.With that, every crosshair was leveled on Mandy, who still stood on stage, her face now ashen and unable to defend herself.Even the host was snarling, "Why did you switch out of the gown Cordy made? Why did you try to frame her?!"All Mandy could do was purse her lips and stay silent. No matter how much backing she had, the future of her showbiz career ended here as she stood under the spotlight, exposed in front of the entire nation.She kept shaking her head and instinctively turned to Noel, pleading with her eyes for Noel to cover her or come up with some explanation so she
[Why does Noel suddenly seem so fake?!][That's a mistress' child for you. What a sore loser.][Noel is really giving me a poor taste in the mouth. You lost, so just accept it!]At the same time, Cordy spoke earnestly. "Dear judges, it's my hope that this panel will provide a fair assessment to conclude this competition while remaining unaffected by external factors. I'm convinced that the audience in the studio and watching live would want a legitimate, reasonable outcome." The audience was curious about Cordy's design too, since every work by Lovely had been a masterpiece, and seeing it would be a reward for the eyes!Some started to cheer loudly. "We want to see Cordy's work!""Justice for Cordy!""Keep the competition going! We need a legitimate outcome!"As the cheers grew ever deafening, the live comments were supportive toward Cordy in every way as well.-Meanwhile, John had been silent for a while in his WhatsApp Group, seemingly stunned by the dramatic turn of even
Everyone in the entire studio seemed to stop breathing at that very moment, as if breathing too loudly would shatter the magnificence before them.After all, no godlier masterpiece embodied the grace of the woman standing on stage. Even without her marvelous beauty and bewitching figure, her blue diamond gown left the entire studio in awe. Did the noble elegance of the dress complement her beauty or was it the other way around?No one could tell!All they knew was that the woman and the gown were one, and together, it was indescribably beautiful.The live comments went crazy once more.[It's so beautiful I can't breathe!][Cordy's so gorgeous! Why isn't she in showbiz? I want her to star in films and drama series so that I can see her every day!][Weld that gown to her already!]The WhatsApp group John was in was getting excited too, with Bob sending over a dozen excited emojis.[I think I can't see it twice or I'll get funny ideas. @johnlevine][Johnny, you really should
[Cancel Mandy already. She has no right to be a celebrity.][Don't you think she broke a dozen laws there? The departments concerned should really launch an investigation and penalize her appropriately.]Still, the competition was over, and the two-hour program somehow extended to four, although the viewership skyrocketed through the roof. And with the recording over, everyone filed out of the studio.Cordy headed backstage to thank Maron before leaving the studio under the crew's escort.However, many journalists were congesting the exit, mobbing Mandy and Noel and preventing them from leaving."Mandy, can you tell us why you would frame Cordy? Could it be because you were afraid Cordy would win and in turn affect Jessop Corp?!""Don't you think such behavior is despicable?!""Don't you expect to be penalized for your actions?!""Mandy, please say something!"The unfriendly questions left Mandy on the verge of falling apart, and she lost all control as she shrieked, "Enough
Noel was surprised that Jay would help Mandy escape. She knew that they were not particularly close and that they had never gone out on a date even after they announced that they were in a relationship. And yet, when Mandy was desperate, he came to her rescue without a care how he would look. He was no different from Prince Charming, riding in on a white horse to his beloved's rescue!Any woman would be envious and hope for such a boyfriend.Noel felt slightly jealous too, since Kyle had not shown up at all.Thankfully, she only lost this competition—her reputation did not suffer a blow.And seeing that Mandy had left, she could win the journalists' sympathy.However, the journalists left her immediately, just as she was about to speak.Noel could only watch as they headed straight for Cordy like moths to a flame. She gritted her teeth and left reluctantly."Ms. Sachs, do you have anything to say about being framed? Don't you think it's unacceptable?!""Don't you feel d