As rounds of applause erupted, the organizers of the Wolkin competition presented a list of finalists.
Seated in the audience, Lisa's gaze was unswervingly fixed on the thin sheet of paper, her fingers clenched into a fist.
According to the rules, twenty individuals would advance to the finals among the submitted architectural designs. An international panel of judges would then determine the ultimate allocation of the gold, silver, and bronze awards.
Previously, Charlotte had obtained the gold award from Wolkin.
Perhaps due to the commotion at the entrance or the prestige of being a former gold medalist, Charlotte could feel countless eyes cast upon her, carrying subtle scrutiny.
Charlotte lowered her eyes, a faint smile tugging at her lips, her expression remarkably indifferent.
"I am honored to announce that the outstanding designers who have made it to the finals this time are..." The organizers looked at the list and read out the names one by one.
The finalists displayed joy and happiness, while those who didn't make it felt a sense of disappointment, inevitably showing traces of envy and jealousy.
Charlotte glanced at Lisa not far away, whose dress had already been wrinkled from being clenched, her emotions on the verge of overflowing.
"Charlotte Clinton."
The organizers looked in Charlotte's direction and announced solemnly.
As this result was revealed, the whole venue erupted in commotion.
Many people held the same thought as Lisa, even if Charlotte had clarified the plagiarism issue outside; that was just a moment ago.
It should be noted that the final list had been out for at least three days, back when Charlotte was still a designer embroiled in scandal!
The organizers knew everyone's concerns and explained, "Miss Clinton sent us the clarification document and the police announcement ten days ago. We are fortunate not to have missed out on such an outstanding designer due to defamation."
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