NovelEnglishChapter 242
Chapter 242
Upon seeing Sarah's demeanor, Gloria felt a wave of frustration rise in her chest. It would significantly diminish
the competition's credibility and tamish her reputation if rumors of Avelon Designs having insider manipulation
spread. Gloria could only keep a close eye on Lily to prove there were no hidden dealings she wouldn't hesitate
to use her special authority to eliminate Lily from the competition if she found any evidence of manipulation
Sarah was
was well aware of Gloria's special authority card. It was a powerful tool that could disqualify contestants
unconditionally and ensure advancement.
Sarah found it difficult to manipulate the situation any further with Xavier accompanying her to the event and
Terence overseeing matters.
Hopefully, Lily could withstand Gloria's senatiny as a veteran judge who was famously ruthless in the industry.
Lily suddenly felt a probing gaze directed at her in the seating area of contestants. She fourul it impossible to
ignore.
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She followed the source of the gaze and met Gloria's gaze. She had heard of Gloria but had never met her in
person
It caught her off guard to be scrutinized like this on their first encounter especially so openly and under the
watchful eyes of others.
She offered a faint smile out of politeness as a greeting. Then, her gaze swept briefly over Sarah, and she began
to understand.
Her work was ranked prominently among the contestants. It wasn't long before her work was announced with
her professional alias, Layla, displayed beneath it. The reporters followed the proceedings closely, capturing only
the designs instead of the designers themselves
Lily received an invitation to advance to the third round of competition two hours later. She needed to return to
this hotel for a closed-door contest in three days. The one month divorce cooling-off period would be over by the
tthe third round concluded Herties to Xaver would be completely severed it she could make it through the
third round and finalize the divorce before the fourth. Then, Sarah might finally leave her alone.
Lily couldn't hide her happiness as she exited in an orderly manner and queued up to catch a cab
Meanwhile, Xavier sat in his Chronova and pursed his lips as he looked at her happy face. He couldn't believe
that she had made it through. He had seen her design. It was indeed impressive.
He felt an inexplicable sense of crisis. It felt as if she were slipping out of his grasp.
The crowd had erupted in amazement when her design was displayed earlier. Her talent had clearly surpassed
his assumption.
Sarah emerged from the hotel and opened the passenger door to get in She fastened her seatbelt as she said,
"The judge sitting next toearlier was Gloria. She's from Avelon Designs. She's known for her uncompromising
principles and was scrutinizing Ms. Joyner earlier.
"Xavier, should we have a word with Ms. Townsend?
"A word about what? Xavier frowned so deeply and looked at her puzzledly.
"Xavier, you don't actually believe Lily could suddenly possess the raw talent to make such a splash in the
design field after being a housewife for two years, do you?"
Sarah was practically one step away from outright telling Xavier that the only reason Lily was selected and her
work had caused such an uproar upon its reveal was entirely due to manipulation behind the scene
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There was no need for her to spell it out. He could guess the rest. It was Terence.
However, he didn't care about insider dealings or how Lily won the competition. What bothered him was that the
person who helped her was T
Terence.
"You don't actually need to worry too much. Gloria wouldn't defy powerful interests even if she's rigid. If we reach
out to her, I'm sure she will..."
"Get out of the car. Xavier suddenly interrupted her. His voice was low and laced with an undeniable authority.
Sarah couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine. She unbuckled the seatbelt that she had just fastened.
"I'll leave you then. You two should talk about it. It's just a competition. If she wants to win the championship,
just let her have it. Women are easy to appease with allitle coading"
However, her well-intentioned advice was met o only with silence.
She had no choice but to open the car door and step out of the car. She resentfully glanced at Lily's retreating
figure as the cold wind rushed in.
Meanwhile, Xavier made a phone call to Lily. As soon as the call was answered, he said curtly, "I'm at the comer
ahead. Get in my car."
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