Chapter 853
Hannah was dressed rather inly. She wore a skirt suit, with in and inexpensive essories.
Sitting next to Deanna, people couldn''t help but to admire her. Many people thought that Hannah
was Deanna''s older sister, but after she addressed her as mother, everyone understood.
Hannah had preserved her looks well. No one could tell her actual age from her face.
"Mom, I haven''t seen Raeleigh yet. Let me introduce her to youter." It was expected that
Deanna''s design would be selected. Deanna and Zorion had had been previously trained overseas
in car designing. Then, they ended up studying in Elkton University, simply because Deanna liked
Jepherson. Otherwise, with Rayan''s financial capabilities, it was inconceivable that he would have
them graduate from a local university.
Hannah patted her daughter''s hand and said, "Don''t talk nonsense again. If your brother is not
happy when he goes back, then he will ignore you."
In fact, there was no need for Hannah to attend the event, but her daughter said that her brother
had someone he liked, so she hade.
Hannah knew that the likelihood of her son taking fancy of someone was slim to none as he was
extremely picky. The only reason she hade that day was because her daughter had made it
into the top ten finalists for the car designpetition. Whilst this was all within their expectations
and would''ve happened sooner orter, as her parent, she had to show up, to support for her
daughter. Otherwise, she would''ve felt guilty for letting her down.
The mother and daughter continued to talk innocuously whilst Zorion stared straight ahead, not
caring for what the people around him had to say and maintained his silence.
It seemed that he was out of tune with this world. He faced everything in front of him with a sort of
detachment.
He was only 19 years old, but he seemed to have a heart with centuries of experience.
Raeleigh saw Zorion seated in front of her. It was not that she was purposely looking for him. It just
so happened that he was smack in the center of her field of vision from where she sat, such that it
was impossible not to see him when she looked up straight ahead.
Without further ado to the guests present, the awards ceremony began.
The principal of Elkton University stepped forward on the stage and gave a short speech.
The principal started off with a few pleasantries to the parents in attendance. Then, he moved on to
talk about the designpetition in question.
The apuse continued in waves,ing one after another. Finally, the principal looked to one side
and said, "We want to invite thepetition organizer, the vice president of Richards Group, Mr.
Jepherson Richards, toe on stage and announce the results. Wee."
Jepherson walked to the stage from the side and paused on the stage. He took out a card in his
hand and politely nodded to everyone present with a smile.
Hannah was full of praise. The children of her good friends were just different. They were so
distinctly outstanding that as soon as he went on stage, he had instantly made everyone fall silent.
Who else couldpete with him?
At the thought of this, Hannah instinctively nced at her son, Zorion. Actually, her son was not bad
either.
Zorion seemed to know what his mother was thinking. When Hannah looked at him, he also looked
at his mother. Although it was just a casual action, a look from him was enough to make the girls
around squeal in delight.
At that time, Zorion smiled casually and then he looked up at the podium again.
Jepherson was the main focus that day, with a gray body-fitting suit. He looked infinitely capable
and every movement he made had an aura of maturity.
Jepherson nced at the cue card in his hand, put his hands behind his back, and spoke into the
microphone. "I would like to thank each and every parent in attendance today foring today, and
I would also like to thank all the participants for all the hard work and time put into your submissions
during your term to participate in our annual Richards Group car designingpetition. I am
extremely honored to have been part of the organizing team as the chairman, and now, let us
announce the outstanding top ten finalists."
Jepherson took out the cue card from behind him and announced the list of names cing from the
fourth to the tenth.
At the same time, they went on stage, one by one, to receive their rewards. Deanna sat quietly and
waited.
Quirina wore a smile and turned around to look at Raeleigh''s side. She met Raeleigh''s eyes and
showed out a defiant look.
Raeleigh did not pay her any attention but continued to look forward.
At that time, Zorion looked thoughtfully in Quirina''s direction. He then followed her gaze and turned
slightly to look behind him.
Raeleigh was looking forward, their sights directly opposite.
"Next, the second runner up goes to..." Jepherson started with the third ced award first. It went to
a male student. He received the certificate with excitement on the stage. Without having the chance
to take a photo with Jepherson, he came down from the stage.
Then, Jepherson went on to announce the names of the participants in the first and second ces.
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"In second ce is Deanna Whalen." Jepherson put down the card in his hand and pped his
hands and smiled politely as his gaze shifted to Deanna. In an instant, she became the focus of
everyone''s attention.
"Mom, I''m going up." Deannan stood up, kissed Hannah, and hugged Zorion. Then, she turned and
walked to the stage. Although she was in second ce, she was still very happy as she thought that
Deanna had definitely secured first ce. The only thing she did not understand was why she was
seated at the back.
"Jepherson." Deanna leisurely walked towards Jepherson on the stage and called after him with a
warm smile.
Instead of being distant as he had been with the third ce winner, Jepherson took two steps
forward and wrapped her in his arms. He patted her on the back. "Congrattions, Deanna," he
said.
"Thank you."
After they parted, Deanna epted the award certificate. Jepherson smiled at her and then she
stepped off the stage.
When she got off the stage, she was surrounded by envious murmurs.
"I heard that the rtionship between the Richards family and the Whalen family is unlike the
others. They have been close childhood sweethearts. As soon as Miss Deanna graduates, they will
get married."
"Isn''t that supposed to be Raeleigh?"
"Raeleigh is just a fling. Do you think he takes it seriously? Is she even worthy of him?"
Scarlette tugged at Raeleigh, who remained unaffected. Instead, she simply said, "Let''s not meddle
in other people''s affairs. Just watch the ceremony."
Raeleigh could not control what other people said.
People would say what they wanted to say and she can only ensure that she yed her part
appropriately and well, and that would have been enough.
"How can there be a woman such as you in this world?" Scarlette said as she shook her head. She
really did not understand what Jepherson saw in her friend.
Raeleigh fixed her eyes forwards. It was thest name to be announced and Quirina was so excited
that she almost leapt and rushed up to the stage. But she couldn''t do that, so she waited as
patiently as she could.
Jepherson raised his hand and looked at the card in his hand, saying, "The first ce..."
Just as Jepherson was about to speak, a person''s voice came from the big screen behind him,
"Scarlette, what are you doing? Stop recording me. If you continue, then I''ll be really angry."
Everyone''s eyes were on the big screen. On the big screen, there was a scene of Raeleigh drawing
her blueprint. The person in the video was clearly Raeleigh, and the video also featured the
blueprint she had been drawing.
For a moment, everyone present was deep in thought, even Raeleigh.