Chapter 1096

The jewelry shone under the bright light, making Sally look like a goddess descended from heaven.
Everyone could not take their eyes off her.

When Natalie saw the crowd’s reaction and the judges’ expression, she exchanged glances with Lina
and was confident that they would advance to the finals.

Annette’s and Lacey’s expressions darkened.

They grew nervous when they saw that Sally was about to complete her catwalk without strange
incidents.

“Hey, is the powder you brought fake?” Lacey whispered unhappily to Annette.

Annette frowned and replied, “I’m sure it’s authentic because I’ve used it before. She should feel the
effects of the power in ten minutes.”

“It’s been more than ten minutes, and Sally seems completely fine.” Lacey stomped her foot
impatiently.

Not only was Natalie and her team not late for the catwalk, but Sally even completed her catwalk
without incident. Natalie and her team would surely obtain a high score for their performance.

It meant that Annette and Lacey’s plan had failed.

Annette bit her lower lip hard. “How would I know that she wouldn’t react to the powder? I have
administered it. She either has high endurance, or the powder is not working.”

“Hmph, you’re useless. If I knew this would happen, I would have done it my way and cut their dress
and jewelry,” Lacey said furiously.



Her words angered Annette. “Cut them up? Do you think Natalie and the others wouldn’t know if you
cut their dress and jewelry in the dressing room? Once they investigate, do you think we can hide? At
least my drug doesn’t ruin their dress and jewelry. They wouldn’t realize that I’ve done something to
them. At most, they would think that Sally ate something bad and had an allergic reaction. Therefore,
my way is still the safest option!”

“What’s the use of it being the safest? Your plan is completely useless!” Lacey sneered.

Annette clenched her fists. “I don’t want to waste my time talking to you.”

Both of them began fighting each other.

And someone in the control room witnessed that scene.

Silas had instructed him earlier to spy on Annette and Lacey from the control room. It was to prevent
them from leaving the surveillance range and escaping.

Once the competition was over, the organizer would detain Annette and Lacey.

Soon, the fashion show ended, and all the models came back on the runway for the curtain call.

The designers, too, came onto the runway and stood beside their models.

After the curtain call, the judges began their evaluation to determine who would proceed to the final
round.

Only three groups would make it to the final round. They would choose the winners of the first, second,
and third prizes from among these three finalists.

Therefore, this was the most vital stage for the participating designers.



Once they made it to the final round, it meant that they had secured at least the third prize. Even if the
designer could not win the first prize, the third prize could garner worldwide recognition and glory.

The designers held their breaths in trepidation. They fear that they might not hear their results if they
breathed too loud.

“Nat, I’m nervous.” Lina, who was holding Natalie’s hand, broke out in a cold sweat.

Natalie patted the back of Lina’s hand. “Don’t be nervous. I’m confident that we can proceed to the
finals.”

Annette stood beside Natalie and heard what she said. She narrowed her eyes and looked down. It
was hard to tell what she was thinking.

Lina smiled and said, “Yes, you’re right.”

She had seen the judges’ expressions during Sally’s catwalk. She believed that they would proceed to
the final round.

Shortly after, the host stepped onto the runway with a name list of groups that made it to the final
round.

Natalie and Lina were in Group Three.

Since the competition combined the clothing and jewelry section, they no longer grouped the designers
into Team A and Team B. It was unnecessary to group them into two teams because only a few
designers remained after the elimination.


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