Chapter 1710


    From the moment Rosalind entered the room, it was clear she had it in for Thssa. Seeing Thssa''s design hit a snag, Rosalind couldn''t help but revel in her misfortune. Rosalind had always seen her as a thorn in her side.


    When Thssa nced over at Rosalind, Lysander''s deep, icy gaze alsonded on her. His piercing eyes sent a chill through the air. Rosalind immediately changed her tune from taunting Thssa to adopting a sweet and gentle demeanor. She sidled up to Lysander, whispering, "Lysander, you went out of your way to help her, and she didn''t even thank you. It breaks my heart to see you like this. Don''t worry, I won''t say another word."


    After her gentle plea, Rosalind guided Lysander back to their seats, seeking thefort of his presence. It wasn''t concern for Lysander that motivated her; it was pure jealousy of Thssa! Her design had a hup, and Lysander had stepped in to save the day! Lysander was her fiancé, the man she was going to marry. How could hee to another woman''s rescue? Especially Thssa!


    Rosalind''s heart was already a whirlwind of jealousy. Her earlierment was meant to embarrass Thssa! But under Lysander''s reproachful gaze, she had no choice but to suppress her feelings, showing him only tenderness.


    Her mother, Matilda, had warned her about her cousin Georgia''s fate. Georgia could have married ric if she hadn''t been so quick to anger and jealousy, leading to ric leaving and refusing marriage. Rosalind was determined not to make the same mistake as Georgia! No matter what, she had to appear caring and gentle.


    When Thssa saw Lysander and Rosalind together again, the


    closeness between them stabbed at her heart? She quickly diverted her gaze to the audience, continuing "I''m not contradicting myself. The designs of these jewels are indeed mine, but the finished product isn''t my work."


    "And these thumbtacks were clearly tampered with. They''re not part of my original design."


    "Evidence? What evidence do you


    have that you didn''t make these Susan demanded loudly. Her question set the crowd murmuring, clearly skeptical of Thssa''s im. N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    Cody, the organizer, was feeling the pressure. This contest, backed by several sponsors with contracts promising them their pick of the designs, was his baby. The sponsors'' funds far outweighed the cost of the jewelry, making the event profitable for him. But now, with the contest in jeopardy and facing potential refunds to the sponsors, Cody was in a bind. Content belongs


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    Regardless, he knew the show must go on. He couldn''t let one contestant''s issue derail the entire event.