Chapter 1497


    Even Bard was caught by surprise, but he recovered quickly. Cold disdain filled his eyes as he looked at Rosalynn.


    With how things were going, $.W. Studio would almost certainly win the bidding.


    “Fantastic! Every era boasts its prodigies, and Ms. Fuller is certainly one to behold,” Gail eximed, her admiration evident.


    “Yourpliments are much appreciated,” Rosalynn responded with a gracious smile before taking her seat.


    The coordinator of the bid conference then beckoned the subsequent firms to proceed with their presentations.


    Clutching her chest, Maggie leaned in and murmured, “Rosalynn, my nerves were through the roof earlier. | didn’t slip up, did 1?”


    With an encouraging smile, Rosalynn reassured her, “You were splendid.


    Even the judges paused to inquire further.”


    Maggie''s lips formed a tight line as she confessed, “It wasn’t my presentation skills. Your designs were the star.


    “It was ourbined effort that shone today, Rosalynn countered, and their shared smile sealed the conversation.


    As the presentations neared their conclusion, the coordinator indicated a short break, all the while seeking the judges’ input.


    The judges conferred briefly before rying their verdict to the coordinator, who, after the break, was ready to dere the


    oue.


    “The bid has been awarded to S.W. Studio of Hughes Group.”


    Despite her meticulous preparation, Rosalynn’s heart raced upon the announcement.


    Maggie wrapped her in a joyful embrace, and Rosalynn, smiling, returned the gesture.


    Her eyes met Gail’s across the room; the smiles they exchanged were of mutual pride.


    Then, amidst the celebratory murmur, a voice cut through.


    “This oue is uneptable!”


    The room fell silent as all eyes turned toward the source of the dissent.


    Rosalynn turned her gaze in the direction of the abrupt voice and observed Bard rising to his feet, his gaze fixed on her with an


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    The coordinator turned to his assistant for confirmation before addressing Bard, “Mr. Morgan, do you question the integrity of


    the bid conference''s oue?”


    Bard replied with firmness, “Indeed, | do! The process was unjust.


    Ms. Fuller, the victor, not only fabricated her qualifications but also pre-emptively swayed the judges with bribes!”


    His usation sent a ripple of murmurs through the gathered crowd.