Hostile Flattery

The contestants were feeling motivated after seeing what kind of prizes awaited the winner.

When they were gathering in the other hall, Chloe shook the people around her off and sat beside Tessa, smiling. For once in her life, she politely said, "These designers can't win. I bet you're taking that diamond home with you, Ms. Celine."

Tessa felt everyone looking at her—there were hostile gazes, look