Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 736: Just as the energy in the room started to build up, a sharp voice cut through the air, coming from the center booth where Contestant No. 5 sat.

"Let me remind you, this is a fashion design competition, not a stage for your life philosophies. All you've done is toss out sentimental fluff. Are you hoping to manipulate the judges with emotion instead of actual skill?"

Whispers spread among the audience, with many people glancing at each other in uncertainty.

At the judges' table, Andy reclined in his chair, letting out a scornful laugh. "Well said," he said. "If Contestant No. 3 is so talented with speech, maybe they are in the wrong profession. A speech contest might be a better fit for them." Linsey didn't even blink. "If that's how you feel, then tell me, what exactly is wrong with my work? Do you believe the others here outshined me in creativity or originality?"

Her tone held no trace of hesitation, only a quiet confidence that hinted at arrogance.

And the truth? Everyone in that room, no matter who they were rooting for, knew it. When it came down to vision and execution, no one came close to what Linsey had delivered.

In both concept and execution, her work shone brightly, far exceeding the efforts of the others.

Had that not been the case, Julie would never have given her the spotlight right from the start.

Without giving anyone a chance to interject, Linsey continued in a neutral tone, "And just now, this designer claimed my words were empty. Sounds like someone who lacks basic empathy, not just for mothers, but for people in general."

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Her voice turned dry as she added, "I guess that kind of attitude only comes from someone who's never known what it means to have a mother."

"How dare you!" Contestant No. 5 shot up in fury, ready to argue, but Julie quickly cut in from the judges' panel.

"Contestant No. 3, I found your perspective both moving and refreshing. I truly admire the thought process behind your design." Julie paused deliberately before continuing, "But if you don't mind, may I ask you something more personal? Of course, you're free not to answer."

Linsey hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Go ahead."

With a slight lift in her voice, Julie asked, "When you created today's design, did you view yourself as the mother, the central figure in the story, or did you see yourself as one of the children?"

Meanwhile, in the lounge, Collin watched the competition unfold on the live stream. Julie's question took him by surprise, stirring a reaction within him that he couldn't fully understand.

Could it be that Contestant No. 3's design was a reflection of their personal story?

As the thought settled in, Collin blinked, let out a sharp exhale, and gave a self-mocking laugh.

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