From Divorced Wife To The Top Heiress novel Chapter 98

“Joseph, why?” Michael asked, confused.

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Joseph smiled mysteriously and clapped Michael on the shoulder. “A girl this beautiful? I’m saving her for my own grandson, of course. Can’t let some other guy snap her up. My grandson’s twenty–five and still single. You gotta keep her on the down–low for me. He’s a quiet one, so whether or not he gets a wife is all on you now.”

Michael felt the weight of that responsibility settle on his shoulders, heavier than his camera.

He nodded, knowing that Joseph’s grandson was a genius but painfully shy–a tough combination for finding a partner.

As Joseph walked away, pleased with himself, he recalled Edwin Hale’s strict instructions. The girl couldn’t be exposed just yet.

As the heir to the Cloudmere Group, she couldn’t just show her face publicly. If the wrong people recognized her, it could put her in grave danger.

Dylan’s expression, however, had turned sour.

The thought of Stella spending the rest of her life with another man made his chest tighten.

A wave of uncontrollable irritation washed over him.

She was breathtakingly beautiful, and he knew he was being a bastard–they were divorced, after all–but he still couldn’t stand the idea of her with anyone else.

His gaze fell heavily on the contestants. Stella’s position on stage had likely been arranged by Joseph, making it difficult for the cameras to get a clear shot of her face.

Dylan scoffed internally. ‘Leave it to Joseph to look out for his own grandson.

He tried to calm the anger simmering inside him.

The atmosphere in the venue was tense, and the live–stream chat was buzzing with activity.

[I just saw Eliana Lambert. She’s really beautiful. I heard she won the sixth competition. Wonder if she’ll win again this year?]

[Hard to say. This year’s lineup is packed with talent. I’ve seen a few familiar veteran designers who’ve put out some amazing work recently.]

[The competition just started, be patient! But am I the only one who noticed that stunning side profile? That fleeting glimpse was absolutely gorgeous.]

[Where, where? I rewound and looked everywhere, but I can’t find it.]

Michael glanced at the live–stream comments and was shocked by the reaction to that one brief glimpse of Serena.

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He’d only caught her from the side for a second, but the chat was going wild.

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No wonder Joseph wanted to keep her under wraps. That kind of beauty was unforgettable, even from a single glance.

He made sure to keep his camera pointed well away from her.

Time ticked by until finally, the host’s voice echoed through the hall.

“Time is up. All contestants, please put down your tools.”

The theme was open–ended, allowing for creative freedom. A design was considered successful if it embodied contemporary fashion and won the approval of the judges and the public.

The competition started with forty contestants.

The first round eliminated ten.

The second round was even more brutal, cutting twenty–five more.

The third round was the most intense yet, and only five contestants were left standing.

Both Eliana and Serena had made it through.

The judging process was completely blind.

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