Reborn of Kate by Isla Rainfield

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Chapter 149 Pulling Strings.

+5 Pearls Kate felt a strange unease creeping up, but she fought to suppress it. Taking a deep breath, she felt her phone buzz suddenly. Glancing down, she saw a message from Eric.

TII be there later.' A wave of relief washed over her.

Kate smiled and composed herself before settling into her seat calmly.

Not far from Kate, Ruth glared at her with intense eyes, a smug grin playing on her lips.

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I'll let her revel in her arrogance a bit longer. Let's see if she can keep it up later! Soon, all ten designers arrived at the competition venue and took their places. The judging panel filled gradually with prominent figures from Capital City.

Kate noticed Hendrick enter; he smiled at her and gestured encouragement, to which Kate responded with a smile.

However, Eric's seat remained empty. He wasn't here yet.

With the finals about to commence, Kate instinctively clenched her fists, keeping a vigilant eye out for Eric until just one minute before the start....

That was when she spotted Eric, impeccably dressed in a suit, entering the venue with a stern expression.

Eric naturally commanded attention. His demeanour was icy, not intimidating intentionally, but carrying an air of authority that made pthers instinctively defer to him.

People ahead of him parted ways, allowing Eric to take his seat expressionlessly. He locked eyes with Kate across the contestant seating.

Kate had been monitoring Eric's arrival closely. When she saw him settle in, a smile of relief spread across her face. Eric's deep gaze met hers tenderly.

Shortly after, the finals commenced.

The order was determined by drawing lots, and Kate happened to draw... the last spot.

Ruth was ahead of her.

Kate wasn't surprised by the draw. Given Ruth's knack for stirring up trouble, it was likely her backers had smoothed her path.

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The first designer confidently began presenting their design concept. Their sketches were impressive, earning nods from several judges who diligently recorded their scores.

Balance: 1 Coins 16831003 1 Pearls 11:53 AM Chapter 149 Pulling Strings their design philosophies with keen interest.

+5 Pearls Meanwhile, Ruth paid no heed to these details. She had been watching Kate closely, noting how Kate appeared deeply engaged. A trace of disdain crossed Ruth's face.

Hmph. Miss Trophy Wife, you seem to be listening intently, but what good will it do you? Today, you'll surely face humiliation! After the first eight designers completed their presentations, it was finally Ruth's turn to take the stage.

With an air of pride, Ruth walked confidently to the front and opened her design sketches from her USB drive, whereupon a breathtaking design appeared on the screen. Upon seeing it, many judges gasped audibly, their eyes fixed in admiration at Ruth's displayed sketches. The other contestants were momentarily stunned as they instinctively turned their attention towards Ruth, their expressions reflecting a mix of emotions.

Ruth glanced triumphantly at Kate, anticipating shock and confusion on her face. Yet, when she looked over, Kate's expression was surprisingly serene! She even seemed to be ON smiling at her!

Ruth felt an inexplicable pang of unease. Nevertheless, she composed herself, took a deep breath and m confidently discussed her design sketches. The audience nodded approvingly as they listened to Ruth's presentation, their eyes reflecting satisfaction and admiration.

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