My Six Brothers Killed Me (Caroline) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45 Turning Down the Championship

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Helen’s face turned red as she struggled to think of a comeback. After a long pause, she finally said, “Those people in the audience may be fools, but I’m not. Don’t think just because you managed to design a few decent outfits, you’ve magically gone from a fashion rookie to a design champion.”

If someone with zero background in fashion could just teach themselves a few tricks and outshine trained professionals like me–people who had studied for years–then what was the point of education? Everyone might as well just self–study and skip school altogether.

“The truth is right in front of you. Believe it or not, it doesn’t change anything.” Caroline replied calmly and stepped aside to put some space between them.

The host gave his speech before preparing to present the winner’s trophy to Caroline.

Helen stared at the trophy in the staff’s hands with hatred.

That trophy was supposed to be hers–not just the trophy, but the title of champion and the bright future that came with it.

And now, it was all ruined because of Caroline.

She glared at Caroline with pure hatred smoldering beneath her gaze.

Caroline, you brought this on yourself.

She was determined to make Caroline pay a heavy price–so heavy that she wouldn’t live to see

next year.

However, the target of that hatred, Caroline, was in the spotlight on the stage.

She didn’t reach out for the trophy. Instead, she turned to the host and said, “I never signed up for today’s design competition, so I don’t think I should be awarded the championship. We should stick to the rules of the event.”

The host was momentarily stunned. He hadn’t expected someone to turn down a championship that was being handed to them.

This was his first.

“Although the rules are fixed, we can allow changes under some circumstances. Ms. Caroline, your talent speaks for itself. You absolutely deserve this title. Am I right, everyone?” he asked, scanning the crowd with a polite smile.

The audience responded in unison, “That’s right!”

Caroline had made up her mind. She took the microphone and said clearly, “Everyone, to be honest, I’m not really interested in fashion design. I probably won’t be pursuing a career in this field. So this title doesn’t mean much to me. I think it’s better left to someone with real passion. and talent–it might even inspire others to do their best and keep improving.”

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Chapter 45 Turning Down the Championship

Her goal had already been achieved. There was no reason for her to stay.

After handing the mic back to the host, she turned and walked off the stage, graceful and composed.

Helen clenched her teeth so hard they almost cracked as she watched Caroline’s silhouette disappear into the distance.

If she had anything nearby to throw, she would’ve smashed the entire stage to pieces.

If Caroline didn’t want the championship, why did she come and mess things up?

That was the title I had dreamed of winning!

She bit her lip and turned to the host. “Even though I didn’t score as highly as Caroline, my score was still impressive. It shows I have talent. Now that she’s given up the championship voluntarily, shouldn’t it go to me?”