"Richard," Jace called and coughed slightly "She's my woman" he declared. "She's my sister,Jace," Richard chimed, pulling away and kissing Arianna's temple. "That's why I'm trying hard to tolerate the extreme body closeness" Jace mumbled, chuckling loudly. "Jace, don't be jealous" Arianna cautioned and glanced at her father. The latter was wearing a broad smile. She pouted her lips and looked away. "I'll be waiting for your approval before the contest is over. I want it public that you are my daughter" Adrian Delmark declared and added "I have full faith in you that you will emerge the overall winner tonight" "We are intelligent in our family, sister. And I know you will bring home the glory and the trophy" Richard declared, kissing her temple again. "You don't have to worry about that. My girl is a match to nobody else. She has her eyes on the trophy and she'll get it, she'll bring it home and make us all proud" Jace Hudson declared. Arianna's eyes
The words echoed in the ears of Arianna. She was dazed and confused, she glared at Chase and he stared back at her in helplessness. "Yes, that's it" she heard a loud yell coming from the back. Everyone was nodding their heads in affirmation to the decision taken. Arianna was dazed. There's no way her work can be a plagiarised one. She did it herself. She didn't pay someone to do it. It's her hard work and she's going to prove it to everyone. "No!" Arianna declared and stood up. She faced the organisers and said "you can't just decide on who has plagiarised the other's work by simply judging it by who submitted first" she rebuffed. There was a sudden quietness that resounded in the entire auditorium. Her words suddenly made sense. That contestant number 7 submitted her work first doesn't mean she's the real owner of it. "Your judgement is weak in the limbs" Arianna declared glaring at the organisers. "Did contestant number 7 design the draft in your presence an
Lily Ambrose glared at Arianna. This time, she was the one smiling and wearing a broad grin. She's going to use her undeniable evidence to nail Lily Ambrose for real. Senator Adrian Delmark sighed,he hoped his daughter would be able to prove that she's not a cheat. She can't make him lose face before this crowd. Jace Hudson kept his gaze on his girl. He would reward her handsomely if she was able to prove that she's the real owner of the draft. "I need a magnifying lens," Arianna requested. She glanced towards the organisers and they exchanged glances. They nodded and one of them went off to get one. The auditorium was as quiet as a graveyard. Everyone was waiting for what contestant number 10 needed a magnifying lens for. When it was brought, Arianna made another request "I want two persons from among the judges to come forward" she requested. Two of them willingly stepped out. Abby and Santiago were watching. This woman has the traits of Susan indeed. Su
Heads turned in the direction of the voice. The tone of the words "I do" made everyone puzzled. When they saw the figure standing up on his feet, everyone was dazed. CEO Jace Hudson was there all along? He is known for his quiet nature. But no one expected that such an important dignitary was there, seated at the far back of the auditorium. Why wasn't he brought to the VIP section? Somer Tony's forehead was covered in beads of sweat. It is no news that anyone who stepped on the toes of Jace Hudson, will have a sad story to tell. It wasn't intentional. He had never crossed his boundary with Jace Hudson before. And on the other hand, Jace Hudson is known to live quietly like a sleeping Lion. Don't wake him up otherwise that fellow will be severely devoured. Everyone watched as he made his way through the podium and came to the podium. At this time, Arianna had returned to her seat. Once the issue with Lily Ambrose and the Skyblue cooperation is ended, the s
Every stage of the painting makes everyone sober and when the face of her mother appears,it smiles broadly at her with moist eyes. Arianna doesn't know if a smile of happiness makes someone have moist eyes in heaven or not. But one thing she knows is that her mom would be glad that she's found out who her father was. "Go to him girl, please go" A woman said aloud in the auditorium and a few others joined her by sniffling. Abby Santiago looked away. His sister had become a star in the sky. Her daughter had painted a story of her life. How he wished that they knew about her early enough. He wasn't going to wait any longer. He would acknowledge her as his niece and take her home to her grandma. He doesn't know who her father was, but he would stretch the hand out to her, and he hopes she accepts it. He missed his sister very much. But more than he did, their mother hadn't stopped sitting by the window and looking out of it, if perhaps Susan would appear someday
Tessa sighted Arianna and smiled, totally ignoring Genesis "Hello Arianna Delmark" She said looking all cheerful as if she's been friends with Arianna for years. Arianna's facial expression stiffened towards her. No one had really called her by that name 'Delmark'. Tessa was the first person. "Hello Tessa" Arianna said and shook hands with her. She immediately looked towards Genesis and said "Let's go girlfriend" "Dinner, right!" Richard asked and Arianna nodded. She wanted to tell Richard to send the address of the venue of the dinner to Jace, but chose to be quiet, he would call him rather. They all filed into the car and Tessa got in Richard's car. "Get the fuck out" Genesis ordered. "I meant you no harm. I am sitting at the passenger side and you are right beside Richard on the copilot seat. Treat me fairly at least" Tessa declared. She was boiling with fury within her. How dare this woman detest her so much. She's still in love with Richard after
Arianna wanted to scream but her sixth sense made her calm again. No one can hurt her and the voice whispered "Stay calm sister" "Naughty" Arianna whispered. He brought her a little distance and paused. He suddenly retreated. At this time, everyone was smiling broadly. They could read what was written. Only Arianna doesn't know yet. Suddenly, a spotlight shone upon her and Jace appeared from the dark. He glared at her and Arianna's heart almost skipped its beats. He looked different and cuter than she saw him a while ago. His hair seemed to have just been cut and styled. His ocean blue eyes glared at her in innocence and love. His face seemed to have been touched with beauty products. He looked cute in a plain shirt and pants. He went on a kneel and opened a box before her. That was when everything made sense to her. He left the contest, so he came to arrange for this. He said he would be with her at the dinner and it's really true. He had been waiting for
Arianna's eyes were fastened on Richard and the latter stared back at her speechless. Jace Hudson glanced at Arianna and saw her cold eyes staring at Richard. She seemed to be furious with her brother. "Why are you warning me as if I've ever done something wrong to your friend?" Richard asked. "Because I'm trying to see beyond your words and I'm afraid for her. If you do anything to hurt her because of the bottled up feeling you still have for your ex, I won't forgive you, I repeat" Arianna dared him. The two siblings glared at each other. Richard stood up and walked out but just as he stepped out a scene played before him and what they heard next was Richard's voice. "Tessa!!!" It was filled with exclamation. It meant something terrible had happened. A cold shiver ran through Arianna's spine and every one of them stood up. When they rushed out, they saw Genesis placed her hand on her chest in fright and bent over, glancing down the stairs