The Battle Queen Came Back with Her Husbands (Joanna) novel Chapter 51

Chapter 45

I and Ragnar stood side by side, looking like a perfectly matched pair

The backstage buzzed with renewed excitement.

Everyone discussed the rare presence of Lucian and Ragnar

Clearly, Lucian was here for Ayla.

Was Ragnar there for me?

Lucian overheard the chatter, catching sight of my smile at Ragnar and he also noticed Ragnar’s attention on me Hisexpedition

darkened.

On stage, the host proceeded with the event.

“One more piece of breaking news. Let’s welcome the Chief Designer of Apex Design Collective, Olivia, to give the award to our third prede winner, Ms. Nyx Duskwalker.”

Eleanor walked onto the stage and handed the award to Nyx.

After the ceremony.

Eleanor turned to Ayla.“Welcome to Apex Design Collective.”

Ayla promptly shook Eleanor’s hand, relishing this moment of distinction.

“Ms. Whitnore, I am truly honored to join Apex Design as an intern designer with you as my mentor. I have so much to learn from you.”

Winning first place in this competition not only secured a prize of 150 thousand silver coins but, more importantly for Ayla, it meant she could intern at Apex Design under Eleanor’s mentorship.

Eleanor’s mentor was Charlotte Delacroix.

Charlotte founded Apex Design Collective and was a renowned genius designer worldwide.

Her designs were highly sought after by numerous affluent ladies and socialites.

Charlotte boasted connections in the military, politics, business, and even extended to foreign royalty.

Having Charlotte’s approval was a big deal because it meant an access to her huge and powerful network of contacts.

Being Eleanor’s apprentice made this even better, as it let Ayla connect with important people in lots of different areas.

These connections were exactly what Lucian’s father cared about.

“You’ve got a solid design there. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you can bring us. I hope you will have a wonderful life here.”

Eleanor glanced at Lucian and politely encouraged Ayla.

Ayla beamed with excitement. “Thanks a lot, Ms. Whitnore. I will do my best with my design.

It didn’t matter one bit that I was more talented than her.

And also, no one cared if my designs were better than hers.

Ayla was the one who won first place!

And she was the one who would be working at Apex Design Collective! That was my dream.

The jewelry competition took place only once every three years.

In three years, even if I won first place, it wouldn’t matter.

By then, she would already be famous and successful in the design and fashion industry.

I would never stand a chance to surpass her.

Ayla basked in the joy of her victory.

Then, Eleanor spoke up, “Everyone, I have one more piece of good news to share.”

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Being able to work at Apex Design Collective was the dream of every wadley benignes

It was also my dream

I could hardly believe my ears.

“Really? That’s great!”

But Nyx’s joyful exclamation and Ayla’s pale face confirmed that I had not missed

This was true!

Ayla’s face was more than solemn.

They had agreed from the beginning that only the first place winner of this competition could enter the Apex Design Collective

Now even I could get into the company.

Ayla clenched her hands tightly, her nails sinking deep into her palms.

After a big applause, the award ceremony came to an end.

The host announced, “The ceremony is over. Everyone, please step down in order.”

Lucian and Ayla walked from the left side.

Ayla walked arm in arm with Lucian, deliberately passing by me.

I chose to walk from the right side. Ragnar followed closely.

He was a gentleman and let me go first.

The dress was too long, and the heels were too high. When I went down the stairs, I accidentally stepped on the dress

“Ah!”

I let out a low cry and was about to fall to the ground.

‘Be careful!

Ragnar stretched out his long arm and promptly wrapped it around my waist

He was very gentlemanly and did not touch my skin.

He didn’t withdraw his hand until I stood firm.

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