NovelEnglishAs the person drew closer, his handsfeatures becoming clearer. Reese's feet
felt as if they were bound by magic, frozen in place.
Despite two years of separation, Reese recognized Luther at first glance.
She was truly too familiar with Luther.
As Luther approached, Reese seemed to suddenly react. She swiftly turned around, facing the wall, her body
stiffening to the extreme.
Two years ago, when they parted, she never thought she would see Luther again in her lifetime.
In her peripheral vision, she saw Luther brush past her. Reese immediately spun around and walked briskly
toward the lounge, as if something were chasing her from behind.
Luther took a few steps, seemingly sensing something. He suddenly stopped in his tracks and couldn't help but
turn around.
Seeing the slightly panicked footsteps, he frowned.
This girl's figure was remarkably similar to Reese's, except Reese seemed a bit shorter.
After a few seconds, he turned around and went to find Vivian.
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Reese entered the lounge in a flustered state. Cole looked puzzled. "Reese, what's wrong?"
Reese was startled, quickly shaking her head. "It's nothing. | just walked a bit fast because I'm worried about
missing the boarding time."
Cole nodded. "It's true that tis getting close. Let's head to the boarding gate."
It wasn't until they were on the plane that Reese finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The incident from that year had left her in a terrible state. She didn't want to face such a situation ever again in
her life.
On the plane, Reese slept the entire way.
After landing, they headed directly to the hotel arranged by the company.
The climate in Menkerios was like spring all year round, with an abundance of flowers, plants, and greenery. It
was a pleasant place to live in.
As soon as Reese got off the plane, she fell in love with this warm city.
However, they were here for the competition, so Reese didn't wander around and stayed in the hotel to rest.
The next day, Cole took them to see the competition venue.
After inspecting the venue, Reese returned to the hotel, planning to rest well and face the competition with
renewed vigor the next day.
In the evening, Cole cto her and said, "Reese, all the designers are getting together tonight. It's a chance
for everyone to get acquainted. The judges from the panel will also be there. Get ready, we'll leave together
shortly."
Reese nodded. In this situation, it wouldn't be wise to act differently. Otherwise,
she might be met with exclusion and whispers from everyone.
She changed her clothes, and when Cole knocked on her door again, they set out together.
Designers from various places mostly walked together.
This dinner was supposedly for everyone to get to know each other, but in reality,
it was arranged to entertain the judges from the panel.
Reese, Cole, and Chloe arrived at the Fiveone Hotel in Menkerios together.
Reese was a bit surprised. "At the Fiveone Hotel?"
Cole nodded. "Yes, when | received the message, | was a bit surprised too. It's actually owned by the Van
Eimeren family. But it's also normal. The Fiveone Group Hotel, owned by the Van Eimeren family, is the main
sponsor of this jewelry competition. Choosing the Van Eimeren family's hotel for the dinner is quite reasonable."
Reese nodded. She didn't want to say much about the Van Eimeren family's matters.
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Later, Chloe kept chattering beside them, thinking she knew a lot. She had an envious expression as she spoke,
"Director Hopkins, my friend said that Luther returned to the country a few days ago. Is he coming back to take
over the family business?"
Cole knew that Reese disliked discussing this topic, so his tone turned somewhat flat. "Hmm, perhaps. I'm not
sure."
Seeing that neither Cole nor Reese were enthusiastic, Chloe blinked and awkwardly fell silent.
The three of them entered the private room prepared by the hotel.
The room had three large round tables, each seating eleven people, which was just about right.
There were five judges, twenty-three designers participating in the competition, and various officials from
different places. Altogether, it was a suitable number.
The jewelry designers participating in the competition had arrived early and were waiting in the private room for
the judges to arrive.
Reese wasn't too fond of these kinds of gatherings, and she seemed a bit absent- minded.
It wasn't until someone pushed the door open and announced, "Everyone, please rise. The judges have arrived,"
that Reese stood up along with the others, looking toward the entrance.
As the door swung open, the five judges walked in one after another.
But when Reese's gaze fell on the young judge who entered last, she froze on the spot.
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