Chapter 147 We’re All Here Based on Our Merit


    Ruth’s previous look of pride and arrogance crumbled instantly when she spotted Kate.


    Her eyes zed with anger as she nced from Kate to herself and back, her frustration almost palpable.


    This <i>b</i><i>*</i><i>tch</i>, Kate, must have deliberately worn a traditional dress <b>to </b>steal the limelight at the international designpetition and discredit me in the process!


    Enraged, Ruth pretended not to notice Kate and attempted to avoid standing near her. But Kate had already seen her and approached confidently.


    “Ruth?”


    Kate crossed her arms, standing slightly taller and leaner than Ruth. She looked down at her with raised eyebrows, seeming surprised to find her there. “What brings you here<b>?</b><b>”</b>


    Ruth’s expression stiffened, and she subtly moved away from Kate before forcing a false smile. “Kate, are you also here for the finals of the international designpetition?”


    Kate’s demeanour turned colder, her eyes filled with superiority. Despite wearing a light–coloured traditional dress that gave her a fresh and elegant appearance, she projected an air of unapproachable nobility. “What else would I be here for?”


    She scrutinised Ruth and chuckled derisively. <b>“</b><b>You </b>made it to the finals with your design skills? Your sponsors must have invested heavily to get you this far.”


    Ruth’s expression changed instantly. Kate’s remarks had been loud enough to draw attention, and people started to nce over with various expressions.


    Now furious and feeling indignant, Ruth retorted, Kate, must you be so harsh? If you can make it to the finals, why can’t I? I earned my ce through hard work!


    “Every designer here has earned their spot through their own efforts, haven’t they? Could anyonecking real skill make it to the finals?”


    Ruth raised her voice slightly while looking at Kate with a somewhat disappointed expression. “Kate, I don’t know why you think the finals are all about influential backers, but please refrain from saying such things. It’s an insult to all designers!


    “We’re all here based on our merit!”


    Ruth’s forceful statement directly used Kate while making herself look good.


    It also pitted Kate against the other designers present.


    Those who qualified for the international designpetition were no ordinary individuals. They were proud of their talent and disliked any suggestion that they had been favoured by sponsors


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    Chapter 147 We’re All Here Based on Our Merit


    As a result, several designers around Kate regarded her with growing disdain.


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    Despite Ruth’s usations, Kate remainedposed. Instead, she regarded Ruth with a faint, mocking smile and even apuded softly. “Well said. I hope you remember every word you just


    said.”


    After making that remark, Kate sauntered away with an air of superiority.


    Ruth’s fists tightened, her eyes brimming with hatred as she watched Kate depart, but her expression quickly morphed into one of self–satisfied smugness.


    That naive, pampered princess! She’s just as easily manipted as ever. <i>See</i><i>? </i><i>She </i>lost her <bposure </b><i>after </i>just <i>a </i>few words.


    She figured the designers and judges who overheard their conversation probably formed a negative opinion of Kate.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content.


    Meanwhile, Ruth portrayed herself as the innocent, aggrieved party.


    As a few designers looked at her sympathetically, Ruth’s pride swelled.


    Kate, you’ll regret your arrogance!


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