Chapter 170
Hence, Noel confidently waited for Cordy to present her designs.
In fact, Noel was convinced that she might not have to scheme against Cordy to beat Cordy this.
time.
Just then, the crowd was applauding, and Noel turned to find Cordy stepping onstage.
Mandy was still in the backstage changing room, so the crowd was relatively calm.
After a few minutes, the curtains opened, and the crowd was once again roaring in approval as Mandy arrived on stage, once again stealing the limelight.
It was a red gown, covered from top to bottom with bright red roses, and yet showing no vulgarity. Not only was it fresh and novel, but it was also stunningly attractive.
Noel’s design only had amplified aesthetics, and any audience would only admire its elegance from afar. On the other hand, they would have a pressing need to possess the gown Cordy designed, so that they could put it on and wow the crowd.
Naturally, Cordy’s design was far more breathtaking, and Noel had already expected that.
To be precise, she had arranged for it.
As she turned to glance at Mandy, Mandy returned her gaze.
From others’ perspective, it would just be a normal eye contact between close friends.
Only they themselves knew that their cunning plan had just succeeded.
Meanwhile, Cordy was pursing his lips as he stared at the perfect gown Mandy was wearing, just as she could feel the audience’s delight upon seeing it.
If there were no other surprises, she would be the winner.
But in reality, the gown Mandy was wearing… was not the one she designed.
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