Brittany's disappearance could not be made public, so Kari might keep everyone calm.
Mario was someone with experience, how could he not see that something was wrong? But he didn't expose it, he just said casually: "It turns out to be like this."
When Kari stepped off the stage, her legs felt weak, Hannah caught her with quick eyesight and quick hands: "Are you okay?" Kari waved her hand: "Hannah, I'm really scared."
It was her first time in such a big to-do, and her heart was still racing.
"You did great."
Hannah comforted her, "Bri has been found, now we just sit tight and wait for the results."
Kari leaned on her, but was still nervous, "I'm afraid my performance might screw up the competition."
"No way," Hannah reassured her.
All the studios presented their works one after another, and the judges had a heated discussion.
After a while, the results were finally announced!
Brittany showed up at the competition, getting out of the car in Isaac's jacket.
"Zakky, aren't you coming in?"
She really hoped Isaac could be there with her to witness the results.
Isaac wasn't keen, but after looking into her eyes, he unbuckled his seat belt.
"Let's go."
They entered the hall one after the other.
The atmosphere was electric on the scene. The host stood on the stage, all eyes and ears, "Now, let me announce the final results of the Crown Jewel Design Challenge—"
All the lights focused on the stage. The host slowly said, "Congratulations to the third place—Patrina."
There was a huge round of applause from the crowd.
"Congrats to the second place—Sophie."
"And now, let me announce the winner of the competition—" The host deliberately extended his tone, everyone in the crowd was holding their breath, waiting for the first place to be announced.
Brittany tightened her grip on Isaac's hand, her eyes full of tension and unease.
Isaac couldn't quite get her, it's just a competition, why so nervous?
"Brittany!"
Her eyes welled up with tears, she was sobbing.
Three years ago, she stood on the same stage, just a hair away from the first place.
This time, she won the championship, the cheers from the crowd were all for her!
Just as she was about to make her speech, someone started to kick up a fuss!
"Brittany is a plagiarist, she shouldn't have participated in the competition, let alone won the first place!"
As soon as these words came out, all the focus shifted to this person, he angrily listed all the unspeakable things Brittany had done!
"Plagiarists like you should be kicked out, leave the jewelry design industry!"
"Get out of here!"
"Our tolerance for you is already extremely merciful, and you still want to prove yourself through the competition—"
This person had a bunch of supporters around him, and at this moment they all attacked Brittany.
But the next second, the screen started to flicker, followed by a video.
Patrina was rigid all over when she saw the video, she couldn't believe it—
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