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    Before this event, she’d done her homework—dug into Christina’s background and career.


    And what she found had blown her away. It turned out her mentor wasn’t just impressive, but practically legendary.


    Multiple aliases, countless des, incredible influence.


    And yet, somehow, Christina had kept it all low-key.


    The more Allison found out, the more she was in awe. Allison had admired her from the beginning, but now that admiration had skyrocketed.


    She’d always assumed her mentor was much older, only to realize now that Christina was actually much younger than her. If it hadn’t been for Christina’s early guidance, Allison wouldn’t be where she was today—an internationally recognized fashion designer with a name that carried weight.


    She never forgot who helped her rise.


    And today, she was finally face-to-face with her mentor who had made it all possible.


    Standing on stage with the mic in her hand, Allison could barely keep it together. Her mind suddenly went nk.


    She was usually soposed in front of an audience, but now it felt like her first time back on a big stage.


    “Ms. Allison Fuller, could you please announce the scores?”


    The host smiled gently, clearly picking up on her distraction.


    There was something odd about Allison’s behavior. The host couldn’t help but notice how she kept ncing at Christina. Was it just a misunderstanding, or was Allison actually flustered? The host had always seen Allison as thisposed, no-nonsense woman with a sharp eye and a signature style. But now, she seemed almost… giddy, like a teenager with a crush.


    Allison took a deep breath, forcing herself to focus. First, she turned to Ynda.


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    “Ynda Mitchell… 15 points,” she announced.


    The moment the score came out, Ynda’s fans lost it.


    “Yes! Allison’s a tough judge but she gave 15! Ynda’s definitely got this! Haters can shut up now!”


    “Ynda’s at 90 points total! There’s no way Christina can beat that. No way Allison gives Christina a higher score!”


    “Please, let’s hear Christina’s score.”


    Once Allison announced Christina’s score, the oue would finally be decided.


    Everyone, both in the live broadcast and at the venue, fixed their eyes on Allison, each person carrying their own hopes and suspicions.


    “I swear, Allison is giving Christina such a strange look.”


    “Ha! Of course she is. She despises Christina for being nothing but a thief.”


    “Christina is not a thief! That lie has already been disproven, yet you keep repeating it. Watch out—you’ll get your retribution!”


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