Inhaling deeply, she challenged with a chilly tone, “Professor Zizka, aren’t you apprehensive about the


    reproach that might follow your hasty decision? This feels unjust to all other contestants in the bidding.


    Yourplete disregard for their proposals entirely seems rather thoughtless.”


    Klein was caught in a quandary. He felt clueless and lost, torn between sides.


    “Loraine, let’s cool down. Professor Zizka’s intentions weren’t harmful. We’re here to finalize the airport


    project, not to engage in petty disputes.”


    In consideration of Klein’s difort, Loraine kept her retort to herself. Klein immediately shot Leopold


    a congenial smile.


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    “Professor Zizka, perhaps you’ve misunderstood Loraine. I can vouch for her skills and expertise,


    which will surely win you over. It seems rather unjust to rule her out without assessing her abilities. Why


    not take a peek at Loraine’s proposal before reaching a conclusion?”


    Leopold’s face was icy, his obstinacy reflecting the typical demeanor of those hailing from Duknd.


    His unfavorable initial impression of


    Loraine had given rise to bias, leading him to assume her work to be mediocre.


    Witnessing Klein’s strong defense, Leopold couldn’t help a tinge of disdain. True to Keely’s words,


    Loraine seemed to have a group of followers eager to please her. Her fame could easily be attributed to


    her influential family, rather than her skills.


    However, with Klein’s insistence, Leopold decided to peruse her work.


    Regardless of his anticipations, it would quell the situation and satisfy the audience.


    With these thoughts, he gave Loraine an icy nod, stating, “Fine, you have three minutes to present your


    design concepts.”


    Knowing he’d extracted the maximum concession from Leopold, Klein gave


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    Loraine a sympathetic nce.


    Though irate, Loraine was determined to make the most of this chance.


    She was thoroughly prepared and was not poised to back down now.


    Advancing towards the podium, she confidently initiated the projection, delving into her design


    exnation.


    As the design blueprint filled the screen, Keely’s countenance took a peculiar turn, blending guilt and


    triumph.


    Leopold’s face turned stormy.


    On the stage, Lorainepleted her pitch, her eyes seeking Leopold.


    She was hopeful for his professional evaluation.


    However, Leopold’s countenance grew even darker. He retorted with bitterness, “Loraine, your work is


    gravely disappointing. You are not cut out for the construction design industry. I regret that I can’t offer


    any worthwhile critique!”


    As he finished, his anger surged, causing him to rise and make for the exit!