[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
Cordy was caught off guard and flustered at once, but she eventually reached out and put her hand in John's palm.His perfect lips curled upward into a smile, and he led her out from the crowd.Everyone could only watch as they left.Cordy was still in that divine diamond-blue gown. As she stood beside that man with a perfect figure, they looked like something straight out of a chick flick depicting a rich man's wife being caught by her husband and taken home after trying to run away, although the only difference was that this was reality.It was a breathtakingly beautiful sight. The journalists' camera flashes captured them endlessly, and they were still unsatisfied even as the helicopter flew off!-In the helicopter, Cordy looked out of the window as the ground became ever distant. She really wanted to tell John that he did not have to go to such lengths to take her away. He could just do it like Jay—with a car!God knows how much press coverage that commotion would get.
Zoe got into her MPV and left the film set.They had just recorded a rather emotional night scene, and she was still too engrossed in her character.She was starting to come to her senses, and she reclined against the chair and closed her eyes to rest.Linda, her manager, was beside her and chatting with her assistant, Penny."Did you catch Solo Show's final round, Linda?" Penny asked. "I did watch a little on my way to the film set," Linda replied."Me too, but that showdown between Cordy and Noel was so dramatic!" Penny exclaimed earnestly. "There are more plot twists than a drama series, and there's a ton of articles on the news now. It's even more exciting than a period drama!"Zoe blinked. She almost forgot that it was the final round of Cordy's competition today—she was too busy with filming that she did not have time to keep up.Opening her eyes, Zoe asked, "Did Cordy win?""Yes, and it was magnificent. I worship her now!" Penny exclaimed excitedly, but she quickly a
Zoe quickly called Cordy, but the latter's phone was turned off!But Cordy never turned off her phone!As such, Zoe quickly called John, but his phone was turned off as well! Could they have both been abducted?! No way!Zoe became worried and called Bob after some thought. "Do you know where John went? I can't reach him.""...No idea," Bob replied. "Probably off to celebrate with Cordy, perhaps? She was so beautiful tonight, and no man could hold back from a look. If I were John, I wouldn't wait to—""Do you think he's like you?!" Zoe snapped, overprotective toward John as ever."I mean, men aren't all that different…" Bob grumbled.It was just that some were better at hiding their libido than others."Whatever. I guess you wouldn't know," Zoe said."Wait, Zoe." Bob stopped her before she could hang up."What now?""Want to come out for a drink?" he asked, seemingly out of the blue.Zoe frowned. What was he up to this time? And it was already so late!"I'll take a rain c
Cordy had no idea what time it was when she woke up, only that she felt limp and muddled.The room she was in was pitch-black and completely unfamiliar. She could not even remember how she got here or how she got into this bed…Bed?!Cordy promptly pulled off her blanket to check her clothes and heaved a sigh of relief when she saw her clothes hugging her body neatly and tidily. However, she suddenly became nervous just as she was about to relax—she was not wearing this when she got here!Who helped her change? Could it be John?!Cordy also lifted her pajamas to check… and her bra was gone!Her face went crimson right then—how could she sleep so soundly?!Did she not always wake up from the slightest movement?How could she let down her guard around John when he was such a dangerous man?"Could you be imagining some dramatic events in your head, Ms. Sachs?" An attractive man's voice spoke beside her ears just then.Startled, Cordy quickly turned and saw the man leaning no