He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 632

Sylvia lifted her chin, her eyes flashing with unconcealed pride and arrogance.

Just as she hesitated about whether to step up now, Veronica Thorne walked up behind her and gave her a gentle nudge. "Sylvia, what are you waiting for? Go up there and claim your award!

"A female newcomer? He's obviously talking about you! Go on, hurry!"

Spurred on by Veronica, Sylvia gathered her courage. She lifted the hem of her dress and, under the spotlight of everyone's gaze, walked gracefully toward the center of the stage.

Just as Percival Vance was about to read the winner's name, he noticed Sylvia approaching. His eyes filled with unmistakable appreciation.

"It seems our genius designer simply can't wait to come up and claim her prize.

"Then I won't keep you in suspense any longer. I proudly announce..."

Mr. Vance deliberately dragged out his words. The banquet hall grew so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"The winner of this year's Pillar of Eternity Gold Award is—Ms. Scarlett Langley, for her extraordinary piece, Reshape & Return!"

Boom.

After a split second of dead silence, the entire venue erupted into absolute chaos.

Sylvia, who had been beaming and bending forward to shake Mr. Vance's hand, froze. The name 'Scarlett Langley' dropped into her mind like a depth charge, detonating violently.

The color drained from her face in an instant. Stumbling, she took two frantic steps backward. "H-How could it be Scarlett?

"Mr. Vance, is there a mistake? Scarlett... she didn't even submit a project for the competition! How could she..."

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