Chapter 168 We're Still Friends, Right?

Nova had the invitation to the competition in her hands ten days later. The competition was going to be a bit different this time. They had chosen France as the venue, and to make things seem fairer, Elise wouldn’t be the only judge. Elise always had a zest for life and a knack for fashion. Perhaps they chose France because it was a pivotal place in her life and a trendsetter in fashion. The company was all for it. Tristan had everything sorted out for her already—the tickets were booked, and everything was in place. Now, it was just a matter of Nova getting there. On the eve of her departure, Nova held tightly to her dog, reluctant to part ways. Knowing she'd be away for several days made it even harder, especially since her dog was going through a clingy phase. Would he manage without her? Ivy, standing behind the dog, puffed up her cheeks, her voice tinged with envy. “Miss Blair, you seem so upset about leaving him. Aren't you going to miss me just as much?” Hearing the hint o