Chapter 18

The moment Ralph finished speaking, the comments erupted in a rush. "Wow! Is the Golden Charmer finally being honest about his feelings? He didn't turn around because neither did Renee! This is just too sweet!" "Honestly, it's so clear the Golden Charmer has feelings for Renee! I'm totally cheering for them now!" "Anyone else notice how uncomfortable Sharon looks? Is she trying to get the Golden Charmer's attention or something?" Sharon stood on the stage, biting her lip, her eyes showing a mix of resentment and envy. She couldn't help but wish for a man like that herself, even though Ralph and Renee seemed to be perfect for each other. "Seems like a man like him would only go for the daughter of the richest family," she thought. The host flashed a smile and handed the microphone to Renee. "Ms. Callahan, why didn't you turn around? Sharon's performance was pretty remarkable, don't you think?" Renee rose slowly, her gaze icy as it met Sharon's. Her voice was soft but firm, each