Chapter 172 Aren't You Scared I'll Spill Your Secrets?

It was a perfect night with a bright moon overhead and a light breeze stirring the air. Elise and Elizabeth were locked in a fierce argument. “Elizabeth, they've already decided who's going to win this competition. And Nova? She's just a gimmick to attract viewers,” Elise claimed. “That's an insult to the art of design,” Elizabeth retorted, visibly angered. “Insult? Come on. Do you really think your designs are all that? People like them because you're Elizabeth, because of your fame. Walker, too, is far more famous than Nova, and honestly, from a business standpoint, I'd choose him too.” Elise had always chosen renowned designers for her outfits to turn the spotlight on herself, a relative unknown, and this time was no different. Why go for Nova, a rookie fresh on the scene? “Elise, did you forget? The winner needs at least two votes, and Alicia seems to favor Nova,” Elizabeth reminded her. In fact, among the three judges, only Elise was an amateur; the other two were more imp