Chapter 850


    Eleanor and Bernard exchanged nces, and Bernard’s expression turned rigid as he led Eleanor


    back to the study to take the call


    “Ms Schultz, hello This is themittee for the 17th International Architecture Competition”


    Eleanor initially thought the call was from Evelyn about the kids, but it turned out to be about the


    internationalpetition. She breathed a sigh of relief.


    “Hello, what’s up?”


    “Ms Schultz, your work Jared Group Headquarters, has passed the final round of judging. The


    committee has unanimously decided to award you the title of champion of thispetition Please


    come to the B City International Architecture Exhibition Hall to receive the award and deliver your


    eptance speech tomorrow afternoon”


    Won


    Eleanor couldn’t believe it and looked at Bernard.


    He rebuilt the Jared Group Headquarters to pursue her and let her reach the peak of the architecture


    industry under her own name.


    She thought that, as a newbie, she wouldn’t be able to make it through the final round. But not only did


    she win, she became the champion


    This sudden surprise made her so excited that she hugged Bernard


    “Darling. I won! I’m the champion!”


    Bernard’s tense expression gradually rxed, and a smile crept up his face.


    “Are you happy?”


    “So happy!”


    “Then let’s build a few more branches, all designed by you”


    At these words, the smile on Eleanor’s face froze.


    She pushed Bernard away and looked at him with furrowed brows.


    “You didn’t rig this championship title for me, did you?”


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    Cedric, next to them, who loved to watch the fun, pointed at Bernard.


    “It was him, it was him…


    Eleanor’s joy instantly disappeared.


    “I thought I won because of my work, not because of you. How can I ept this fishy championship?”


    She picked up her phone, preparing to call themittee and tell them to re–evaluate and not take the


    chance with other designers.


    But before she could dial, a hand pressed down on her screen. “I didn’t influence thepetition, I just


    helped you submit your work.”


    Just as Bernard finished exining, Cedric stirred up trouble again: “Eleanor, your work is called Jared


    Group Headquarters. Themittee would know it’s from the Laurence family just by the name. How


    could they not give you the award?


    Eleanor thought Cedric made sense and quickly nodded, saying “Right, I can’t ept this award. I


    should decline”


    Bernard snatched Eleanor’s phone with one hand, looking coldly at Cedric “When Ms. Vulpe and


    Yeager tie the knot, I’ll definitely gift them a vi as a wedding present.”


    Cedric, who was enjoying the drama instantly stiffened, saying, “You’re being a pest, so annoying.”


    Bernard’s voice was cold as ice. If you’re annoyed, then shut up!


    Shut up. Why are you so aggressive?


    Cedric sneaked a nce at Bernard and then sat up straight, diligently continuing to code the


    encrypted video.


    Bernard shifted his gaze to Eleanor and said, “Darling, the members of the internationalmittee are


    all masters in the architecture industry. They focus on the work, not the background. You have to


    believe that you’re capable”


    Eleanor was somewhat skeptical, but Ethan Ziegler had said the same thing before


    Most architects were like straight lines on a blueprint They’re very direct, either it works or it doesn’t,


    having a big backer doesn’t help


    Perhaps her work was truly recognized by the masters, and having a backer was just a bonus


    With that thought, she nodded her head and said, “Alright, I’ll start preparing my eptance speech”


    Just as she was about to leave, Bernard pulled her back into his arms, pressing his hand against her


    waist “How are you going to thank me?”


    His fingers slid up her clothing, caressing her skin. The hot touch was clearly hinting at how she should


    thank him.


    Eleanor feigned ignorance. After I receive the award. I’ll treat you to street food in B City You’ve never


    had it before, right? I take you there”


    “What I want is a demonstration of gratitude”


    Eleanor ballester hand into a fist and lightly punched Bernard’s sturdy chest. “Liana said that


    overindulgence can harm the body”


    Bernard caught her fist and said, ‘Liana also said that I’m very robust Mrs Laurence doesn’t need to


    worry”


    Cedric, who was still coding nced at the pair, who shamelessly flirted in daylight, and angrily


    pounded his keyboard.


    Bang bang, bang!


    Eleanor heard the noise and remembered there was someone else in the study. She quickly pushed


    Bernard away, saying “Don’t say inappropriate things in front of the kid.”


    Kid Cedric


    Bang bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bangi