Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1017

"To be honest, this is a great painting. There's a high possibility that it'll win. It seems like Lina has no chance with the prize."

Keira gently pulled Lina's hand, offering her support.

Lina smiled at her, shaking her head to indicate that she was fine.

She truly was fine. In fact, she was eager for Violet to showcase the painting to the world.

"What's the matter? Are you speechless now?" Violet taunted. "Ha, Lina, I copied your work. How do you like that? Do you dare to confront me or expose me?"

Lina simply looked at her calmly, choosing not to respond.

Violet glanced at her phone, a bright smile on her face.

"My painting has been submitted to the judges... all thanks to you, Lina! If I win, I'll treat you to something nice. How about dog food?" Violet mocked.

"Thank you for your offer, but I don't need your charity," Lina replied in a flat tone. "You can keep the dog food for yourself. After all, you seem to have a big appetite. If you don't have enough to eat, how will you find the energy to copy someone else's work next time?"

"You..." Violet trailed off, unable to find a comeback.

The surrounding students lost interest and dispersed, casting sympathetic glances at Lina.

Lina endured it for a few days.

She remained remarkably calm during that time, observing Violet's painting go through the review process—first to the judges, then to the organizing committee, the professional committee abroad, and finally to the final review.

Meanwhile, the Grists were actively promoting Violet, generating a significant amount of online buzz in an attempt to present her as a talented artist.

Violet's pictures with The Fireflies' Light had been circulating on the Internet in the past few days, accompanied by captions like "the talented princess" and "the adorable princess."

Violet was basking in the attention.