CHAPTER TWENTY NINE SHE WINS

“Alright, everyone's presentation is over. We will announce the results shortly,” one of the judges said. Mia sat down, glaring at Bella. She had not expected Bella to put up such a good fight. She couldn't figure out how Bella managed to keep her cool and argue so rationally and convincingly. For her, it would have been better if Bella had lost her cool and done something stupid. Jordan felt bitter. How could he not know the truth? The design wasn't his, so it could only have been stolen from Bella by Mia. He felt extremely guilty. Looking at Bella's beautiful face, he wished the ground would open up and swallow him. Jordan made a decision. He stood up and faced everyone. “I would like to announce that Jordan Studio is pulling out of the competition.” Jordan announced. The result of the bidding was basically decuded. He thought it best to leave now rather than wait to be embarrassed. But Mia didn't think so. Her face darkened at Jordan's words. “Jordan, babe, why are