Her taffeta dress might have appeared ordinary, but it exuded a distinct brilliance when bathed in the dim lighting.
Compared to the textures of the other contestants’ garments, Stella’s dress boasted a lustrous and glossy quality that immediately set it apart.
Matthew couldn’t help but smile.
He’d been right about Stella.
Time and time again, she stood out magnificently in his presence.
The stage proceedings continued.
Once each contestant’s introduction concluded, it was time for the lottery draw.
“Now, please approach and draw your number plate. The number you select will determine the order of your model’s presentation. Good luck to you all.” After saying that, the host put ten cards on the table in front of him.
The contestants stepped forward.
Stella felt her nerves creeping in.
Some participants drew numbers joyously, while others seemed apprehensive.
Without wasting a moment, Stella quickly selected a card.
She cautiously opened it, only to breathe a sigh of relief when she spotted the number seven.
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Her smile broadened, grateful for her stroke of luck.
If her model appeared too early, the judges would easily forget her design. If her model appeared too late, the judges would experience visual exhaustion. The number seven could make the judges more memorable.
Placing her in the middle of the lineup was precisely what she’d hoped for.
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Stella rejoined the others with newfound excitement.
The host’s cheerful voice resumed.
“ALL the contestants have drawn their number plates for the competition. Wishing you all great success in the formal design competition. Now, everyone, enjoy the evening.”
Following the host’s announcement, Stella eagerly descended from the stage.
She was eager to share her good news with Maverick.
However, upon her return to the spot where they’d parted, Maverick was nowhere to be found.
Panic set in as Stella frantically searched for him, but he remained elusive.
Racing backstage, she fished her phone from her purse and dialed Maverick’s number.