Chapter 238
Chapter 238 Design Competition
Her voice melted Nathaniel’s heart.
“I didn’t hear that clearly. Say it again.”
Christina blinked innocently. I wasn’t whispering. Why didn’t he hear me clearly?
She clung tightly to his arm, drawing herself closer to him. Raising her chin, she delicately brushed her
lips against his ear, her warm breath sending shivers down his spine. “Pretty please, Darling?” she
whispered.
Nathaniel held her chin and tilted his head to capture her lips in a kiss.
His warm breath subsequently enveloped her, heating up the atmosphere around them.
Sometimeter, Christina felt her eyes watering while her throat was parched.
Nathaniel brushed his finger across her check. “Got it. You can take Hadley Corporation’s private
helicopter there. Let me know when you arrive safely.”
“Okay.”
The New Horizon Design Competition was being hosted at a luxurious five-star hotel in Hallsbay.
Christina and Rayne arrived in style as their helicopternded on the helipad on the rooftop.
After alighting from the helicopter, Christina went to register her name ording to the instructions.
The organizer had reserved an entire floor, and Christina was assigned to a room with a sea view.
“Hello, Ms. Steele. There will be a gathering tonight at seven to allow all designers to get to know each
other. Please attend the event on time,” the receptionist said while handing her an invitation card.
Christina epted the invitation card and shed a smile before closing the door.
Rayne proved to be an exceptional assistant as she efficiently unpacked Christina’s luggage upon
arrival. Among the bags was one that had been given to her by Nathaniel’s assistant before they
boarded the helicopter. It was filled with a collection of luxurious branded clothing.
their
Mr. Hadley must have been worried that Ms. Steele’s wardrobe would not be sufficient for the
competition, which is why he arranged for a luggage full of branded clothing and bags for her. Many are
limited-edition items that I’ve never even seen before!
“Ms. Steele, it’s clear that Mr. Hadley adores you,” Rayne blurted out, her voice tinged with envy.
Christina walked over and picked out an outfit for tonight. Biting her lip, she praised. “He’s a thoughtful
person, isn’t he?”
She knew that designers lovedparing themselves with others.
Even though she didn’t have this habit, that didn’t mean others wouldn’t do that.
At seven that night, Christina changed into the new outfit she picked earlier. It was her first meeting
with the other designers, so she put on some makeup to show her respect for the event.
As Christina entered the event hall on the second floor, she noticed that there were more than a dozen
designers gathered there Some of them the recognized from their online presence, while others were
unfamiliar faces to her
As the door closed behind them, the designers participating in thepetition started observing
other’s confirs
Right then the spotlight shone on the stage in the middle of the hall
A woman in a stunning red ballgown made her way into the room. She appeared to be middle-aged,
but i was difficult to tell due to her well-maintained appearance. Her makeup was wless, and her
long. straight hair added to her overall elegance Her entrance captured the attention of everyone in the
room.
“It’s Ms. Selena””
“Oh, it’s her! I can’t believe she’s the organizer of thispetition!”
“I feel privileged to be a participant in thispetition. With Ms. Selena as the judge. I have no doubt
that It will be fair and impartial.”
Selena had already shot to fame as a designer in the eighties
Her illustrious background was the talk of the town. Rumored to have been raised in a wealthy family,
she showcased her innate talent in design from a young age.
With numerouspetition victories under her belt, she ventured overseas to expand her business.
crafting stunning outfits for renowned female leads in ssic movies. Her remarkable achievements
and multiple des solidified her status as a legend in the design industry.
Everyone else underneath the stage started screaming excitedly at her presence.
Christina’s
‘s eyes sparkled as she gazed at the legendary figure onstage
She felt honored to be able to participate in thispetition.
Selena waved her hand, and the crowd immediately quietened down.
“Hello, everyone. I want to express my gratitude for your epting the invitation to be part of this
momentous designpetition. I have taken the time to thoroughly research each one of you before
extending this invitation, and your presence here today is a testament to your remarkable design
The room was filled with excitement and joy as the participants realized that Selena had personally
selected each and every one of them instead of extending random invitations.
They felt fortunate that they hadn’t turned down the chance to be here.
ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
“I expect nothing but your very best in every round. Remember that we’ll be eliminating five participants
each time, so thepetition will be intense: Give it your all!”
Selena might be smiling, but her gaze was determined.
“The first round starts now. You have three hours to design or redesign the gown you’re currently
wearing and create a new outfit. I will carefully assess your designs, and at the end of this round, I will
select the best designer while eliminating five participants who didn’t meet my expectations. Good luck
to all of you!” Selena announced, setting the stage for the intensepetition ahead.
Thepetition starts now? And we have to create a new outfit using our gown? This is going to be
extremely
challenging!
Some designers quickly regained theirposure and got to work.
Chaos ensued in the hall as participants frantically started cutting apart their gowns, changing their
designs and styles.
They were racing against time, but Christina was doing the exact opposite.
Christina stood before the mirror, carefully examining her form-fitting white gown that elegantly
showcased her figure. She took note of its ssic design and began contemting how she could
transform it into something extraordinary.
Soon, an idea urred to her.
+25 BonusWith a sense of urgency, Christina scanned the hall for materials that could enhance her
gown. Spotting at luxurious curtain nearby, she hurried over to it. She swiftly retrieved a pair of scissors
and cut off a section of the fabric before sewing on it.
After that, she also picked out some eye-catching essories toplement her new design.
As the bell rang, three hours of frenzied designing came to an end.
Everyone immediately stopped what they were doing and turned their attention to Selena, who
appeared once again. Thetter solemnly instructed the designers to line up and present their designs
for evaluation.
“I noticed that you were wearing a long yellow gown when you came in. However, your design simply
involved cutting away the hemline without any other changes. I don’t find anything unique or special
about your design,” Selena critiqued.
The designer stood there, stunned by Selena’s evaluation.
She thought her gown’s design was sufficient and that any changes she made wouldn’t enhance its
beauty, Consequently, she had simply cut off the hemline without making further modifications. She
never expected Selena to see through herck of effort so quickly.
Back when the participants entered the hall, Selena had scanned their original gowns,mitting their
designs to memory. Now, as she surveyed the transformed gowns before her, she could easily discern
the changes each designer had made.
Everyone was in awe of how attentive and capable Selena was.
She continuedmenting on the other gowns. Some designs she was extremely satisfied with, but
others disappointed her.
A designer’s skill set should include the ability to redesign. Often, the design had toplement the
wearer, which meant that designers had to know how to design and edit their creations ordingly.
In the end, Selena came to a stop before Christina. Her eyes lit up as she said, “Your design…”
All eyes were on Christina. Some cast mocking nces her way while others looked at her with
admiration.