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Chapter 21

Author: Angelica1
Even as Emma spoke, she glanced at Tina, and there was no hiding the admiration in her eyes.

After all, she loved Tina's work for the competition—in her mind, Tina was first place.

Pausing for a moment, she then announced, "As the first and second runner-up of this competition have proved their outstanding skills, the executives of the Continental had a discussion, and decided to induct them as interns as well."

"It's our hope that all three winners will keep striving to do their best. May we all be graced with even more impressive work than the sublime pieces we've already had the pleasure to feast our eyes on tonight!"

The hall was once again abuzz with excitement—it was the dream of any jewelry designer to get a job at the Continental!

Naturally, it was Tina's dream too, so she could hardly believe what she was hearing.

"Really?! That's wonderful!"

Still, Yvonne's joyful exclamation and Linda's ashened face were very much proof that it was true—that this was very real!

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