Chapter 173 Do I Have to Hide Forever?

“Let's just see how things pan out.” After the competition, they planned an award ceremony with three judges from the event presiding. Before the host could kick things off, Joshua ducked out for a bit. Nova watched him go, puzzled about what he was up to. A servant hurried over to Alicia and whispered something that made her visibly upset. At that point, the host had moved on to Elizabeth, asking her to come up and present the award. Elizabeth flatly refused. “No way.” The host, caught between her and Alicia, looked visibly uncomfortable. Neither woman was easy to deal with, putting the host in a tight spot. Suddenly, Alicia cracked a smile, snatched the microphone, and stepped up to the stage. “There's been a mix-up with the votes. We've decided both contestants are winners today. Walker's design will be Elise's red carpet dress, and Miss Cidy's design will be the gown for my birthday party this year.” The announcement sent the crowd into a frenzy of cheers. It was unusual