Chapter 98

From the guest seats, Lily rose to her feet. Her soft lavender gown shimmered like stardust under the lights. Taking the mic, she smiled gently, her voice clear and warm. "I'm not a pro when it comes to jewelry design. But a good friend of mine is extremely talented, and I've picked up a few things from her. Honestly, all three designers up there did great jobs. Mr. Palmer totally deserves the title." As applause broke out, Martin nodded at Lily across the stage - a polite acknowledgment. "As for the other two designs," she continued, "maybe it's because I shoot a lot of historical dramas, but I have a personal soft spot for classical style jewelry. That's why, if I had to choose, my five points go to Celeste." The moment her voice fell, Celeste's score on the screen bumped up by five, hitting a soaring 95 - nearly tying with Martin and leaving Michelle far behind. Thunderous clapping followed. Michelle's face instantly stiffened. She nervously glanced toward Oliver sitting below the s