Chapter 153

Author’s POV Ethan coming off stage, clearly intending to greet me, when Georgina intercepted him. Her eyes were slightly red, looking rather pitiful. "Mr. Quinn, I'm so sorry I messed up the preliminaries," she said. Being scheduled as the final presenter was already a courtesy from Mr. Brook, considering her connection to Quinn Jewelry. Although the results hadn't been officially announced yet, it was obvious from the scoring that she wouldn't be taking first place. Ethan glanced at her, his brows furrowing slightly. "Since you know you messed up, prepare better for the next round," he said curtly. His relationship with Georgina was strictly professional—boss and employee, nothing more. Having offered that brief advice, he attempted to leave. Georgina wasn't ready to give up though. She stepped closer to him, invading his personal space. "Mr. Quinn, do you also think my work wasn't good enough? I tried so hard. I just didn't expect Lazuli to be so harsh." Ethan's displeasure visibly