Chapter 183

"Today, every vote counts. The designer with fewer votes will be eliminated."

Evelyn offered a faint smile. Having chosen to challenge Cassandra, she accepted these terms without protest.

Edmund admired her composure, his gaze warm with approval.

Cassandra lifted her chin arrogantly as she presented her design. "Now that Ms. Carter has joined us, let's compare our work."

The crowd gathered immediately. Cassandra wore an expression of absolute confidence as she unfurled her blueprint.

The design was revealed.

Gasps of admiration filled the room. No one could deny Cassandra's exceptional talent.

Her technical mastery was evident in every stroke - from the precise linework to the innovative color combinations. This was world-class craftsmanship.

"No wonder she's Professor Whitaker's star pupil. This level of skill takes years to perfect. Cassandra, you've outdone yourself!"

"The silhouette perfectly captures Pamore's latest trends. And this color palette? Fresh, vibrant - ideal for the season."

"If I were scoring, this would easily be a 95 out of 100!"

Cassandra basked in the praise. This collection had consumed months of her life, meticulously crafted to match the fashion show's theme.

She'd completed it weeks ago.

Such acclaim was expected.

Turning to Edmund, she asked, "Professor, your thoughts?"

His expert eyes assessed the design instantly. While not revolutionary, it showcased her full potential.

"Cassandra, this demonstrates remarkable vision and distinctive style. Produced commercially, this line would dominate the market," he declared.

The crowd erupted.

"My vote goes to Cassandra!"

"She has mine too."

"Absolutely deserves it."

Cassandra collected several votes immediately.

Satisfaction warmed her chest. Victory seemed assured.

Out of courtesy to Edmund, she reminded everyone, "Wait - we haven't seen Ms. Carter's work yet."

All eyes turned to Evelyn, brimming with curiosity.

After witnessing Cassandra's brilliance, no one expected Evelyn to surpass it.

Someone called out, "Show us your design, Ms. Carter!"

"Don't feel bad. Cassandra's among our generation's finest designers. Losing to her is no disgrace."

"Cassandra's interpretation of the theme is masterful. Tough act to follow!"

Evelyn remained unshaken. With deliberate movements, she unveiled her design.

Time seemed to freeze. Every eye locked onto the sketch before them.