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Cameron hesitated on the other end of the line, stammering for moment. He couldn’t believe all those scandals had been cleared up in just one day.
“Mr. Bishop,” Ophelia continued, cutting through the silence. “Sharon’s image has just been cleaned up, and her buzz is through the rool. Are you really going to drop all this for a newcomer
Cameron let out a nervous chuckle. Ophelia had a point. Swapping out Sharon at this stage would stir up controversy, and now that she had cleared her name, there was no reason to replace her. Fine, Poker Face Allies have a lot of fans rooting for you guys. I won’t split you up.”
“Thank you, Mr. Bishop Ophelia was just about to hang up when Cameron’s voice popped back through the receiver
“Oh, and one more thing. For the finals, we need the designs sulmitted early. We’ve got an international judge coming in, and he’s a tough one. If nothing catches his eye, he might not even bother showing up. So, we’ll need to get a look at all four contestants‘ designs beforehand. You want to send yours over, or…”
“I’ll bring them by later,” Ophelia responded.
“Great, I’ll be waiting for you, Cameron said and hung up with a sigh.
What else can I do? Lewis Group is funding this show, he thought, realizing he’d have to replace Taylor after all.
On the day of the filming of the finals, everything felt more extravagant–a bigger audience and a fancier stage
Two crew members whispered while they set up the stage. “I heard Taylor got hurt on a shoot, so Brock is using one of Sungate Entertainment’s artists as his model now,”
Do you
believe that? Seems like someone’s just riding the wave of attention. No one knows who the newcomer is, but suddenly they’re bumping Taylor out, tsk…” replied another.
Backstage in the dressing room, Emily, dressed in a preppy school outfit, stood obediently beside Miles. “Miles, I heard Ophelia’s in this competition too. I’d love to be her model and help her out…”
“Help her? What for? You still want to be humiliated?” Miles’s face darkened at the mention of Ophelia. He hadn’t realized she was in the competition too. If he’d known, he would’ve made sure she didn’t make it past the first round.
He thought, ‘I have to admit that she must’ve had a stroke of luck to make it this far. Whatever, at the end of the day, they all work to generate buzz for Fashion Ladies. It doesn’t really matter
“I just want to get along better with her,” Emily said softly. After all, she’s the real daughter of Mom and Dal”
Miles looked at the girl he once adored, now so humble and eager to please, and he felt a pang of guilt. He said, “Don’t worry, Emily. Even if the whole world turns its back on you, youth still have me. Let me introduce you to your designer later. He’s the head designer at Fashion Ladies, and with him, you’re sure to ace it.”
“Thank you, Miles.” Emily stood on tiptoes and kissed his cheek then quickly ducked her head with a blush. She mused. If Sharon could blow up from this show, why can’t I? Besides, it will be the perfect way to promote the new movie. I’m more popular than Sharon, and when it comes to the box office, I definitely won’t lose
Meanwhile, in the dressing room, when Sharon pulled back the curtain and stepped out, collective cheers filled the room. “Wow! That’s stunning,” a model said.
“She looks incredible,” a crew member sighed while snapping a picture of Sharon.
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“But… isn’t it a little ton bold another model said.
The theme for the finals was red carpet, and most designers lead toward creating something luxurious. But Ophelia had taken a completely different approach to create something that delivered a powerful visual impact
Ophelia was satisfied, and she thought only Sharon could perfecly display her gown. “Darken the eyebrows a bit,” Ophelia instructed the makeup artist, who followed her direction. Once Hair and makeup were finished, all that was left was to wait for the recording to start.
This time, the presentation was done in pairs. Marilyn was teamed with Vivian, and naturally, Ophelia was paired with
Brock..
The recording soon began, and the host walked onto the stage to thunderous applause with a microphone. Due to the popularity of the earlier episodes, the audience was buzzing with excitement for tonight’s final.
After a brief interaction with the audience, the host began introducing the judges. “Tonight’s panel features Matthew Kyte, president of the Fashion Design Association; Crissie Bower, editor–in–chief of VogueSphere; Enzo Tyrus, design professor at Dellanex University, and the renowned international fashion designer, David White. The four judges stood one by one. turning to acknowledge the audience behind them.
The host continued, “And tonight, we have a special guest, general manager of Lewis Group, Miles Lewis. A big thanks to Mr. Lewis for his continued support and for making this visual spectacle possible.”
Miles buttoned his suit jacket, stood briefly to acknowledge the crowd, and then sat back down. Even with just a quick side profile, his striking looks and commanding presence had the women squealing with excitement.
Wow, I had no idea the general manager of Lewis Group was this young and handsome,” a woman exclaimed.
“Right? He’s even better looking than most celebrities, another woman echoed.
Miles remained expressionless at the compliments since he had been used to such praise.
After the judges finished their introductions, the large screen played clips of the contestants’s journeys from the very first episode. When Ophelia’s segment came on, showing her calm and confident demeanor, Miles unconsciously furrowed his. brow, feeling an inexplicable irritation. In his mind, Ophelia was doing all of this just to get his attention, and using such methods only disgusted him.
“And now, who will take home the top prize tonight? Let’s find out together,” the host announced enthusiastically.
The music then swelled as Marilyn’s and Vivian’s models took the stage. Vivian’s design was an elegant off–the–shoulder white gown adorned with diamonds. It was graceful and regal, with the off–shoulder cut drawing the eye.
Marilyn’s creation was a deep blue velvet gown, with high slits revealing the model’s long legs. The runway was long, and both models walked with elegance, showing off their gowns with poise. Under the lights, the gowns shimmered, looking absolutely stunning.
“Wow, this is even more impressive than the last two rounds. I’d love to hear about your design inspiration. The host turned to the designers, who began explaining their concepts and occasionally interacted with their models
The judges asked a few questions, but this was all rehearsed beforehand. After the judges gave their critiques, it was time for the audience to vote, though the results wouldn’t be revealed just yet.
“And now, let’s see what the most anticipated duo has in store for us. Please give them a big round of applause,” said the host.
Classical music began playing, and a spotlight shone in the center of the stage. Emily stepped out, dressed in a sleek black mermaid–style gown.
The gown featured a high collar and a white fringed shawl. The shoulders and waist were intricately embroidered with lily spiders in silver thread. Her hair was styled in an updo, giving her an understated elegance.
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The crowd collectively gasped. This is breathtaking”
“She looks like a high–society lady, a woman said with widened eyes,
“That’s so classy. How can someone look this stunning another one echoed.
“No surprise it’s Brock’s design. This is a winning look for sure, someone said while clapping
As Emily finished her turn on the r
