As more people commented, Julia's private account gained an increasing number of followers, all of whom believed that Julia would be Zachary's future wife. Even a few lesser-known models from Eastwell Entertainment left some flattering comments under her tweet. The words were not too explicit, but they all carried an overtone of well-wishing.In the group photo, Zachary was wearing the same shirt he had unbuttoned the night before.Noticing Joey's increasingly cold expression, Selena took the phone from her hands. After scrolling for a few moments, an indescribable anger surged through her entire being. "Is Kent teaming up with Zachary to take us for fools? What's the point of this program? I say forget about calling it Design Maestros. We might as well call it the Mistress Foot-Pampering Convention!"Fuming with anger, Selena was ready to explode. Joey quickly took the phone back from her, fearing Selena might throw it in frustration.After all, it was her phone."Why get so
Joey emerged from the shower, toweling dry her hair. Just as she was about to blow dry her hair, Monica's faint voice echoed from the living room, "Joey, it's so late. Why hasn't Zac come home yet? Did he drink too much at a dinner meeting and can't make it back?"Startled, Joey hung the hairdryer back on the wall and peeked her head out, glancing at the clock on the living room wall. It was already 10:40 pm. She hadn't expected Monica to be so concerned about Zachary!"Grandma, why aren't you asleep? Didn't I tell you he has been very busy lately? He's probably just resting somewhere out there," Joey explained, massaging her temples. Monica usually went to bed early. She had thought Monica would be asleep by the time she finished her bath."Quickly call Zac and ask where he is. Does he need someone to pick him up?" With an unsteady gait, Monica picked up Joey's phone from the table and handed it to her, her words carrying an authoritative tone that brooked no refusal. Yieldin
Just as Kent thought Zachary had hung up, Zachary's crisp voice came through the phone again. "I'm investing two billion in the show. Find a reliable industry master to handle the program's effects."Zachary's sudden change of mind almost made Kent think he had drunk too much. It wasn't until he heard the two billion investment that a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes."Alright, dude. I'll make sure everything's well taken care of for you."After hanging up, Kent's friends dragged him for a few more rounds of drinking. It wasn't until after 3:00 am that he stumbled out of the private room.The following day, Kent was awakened by the blaring sound of an alarm clock. Groggily, he reached out from under the covers and fumbled for his phone on the carpet before dialing the number for his assistant, Yedda Quinn."Mr. Simons, how can I help you?" Yedda's voice resonated through the receiver."Have we received the investment for the Program Department in our account?"Kent rubbed
"Okay, make my clothes look beautiful," Selena said. After speaking, she took out her powder compact to touch up on her makeup, seizing every opportunity to showcase the gown.The photographer dared not say much. After all, these two were VIPs requested explicitly by the program producer.Half an hour later, a company car smoothly glided to a stop in front of a suburban mansion. Joey noticed several other company cars already parked, indicating that she wasn't the earliest to arrive.The program team had prepared the venue in advance. The vast open space was already equipped with cameras set up in various positions, and props were arranged meticulously. Staff members were engaged in their tasks, their faces displaying sheer focus. In addition to the models, some artists from Eastwell Entertainment had arrived, making the scene exceptionally lively."Hey, look, isn't Chloe in that car?""It seems like it. Her car is different from the one we took."Joey and Selena rode in a cham
The Program Department's mountain villa was brightly lit. After the meal, the production team led the guests to their living quarters at the back of the villa.There were rumors that this castle was once passed down through generations within a particular family but was later acquired by others due to poor management and the decline of the owners' family. It then underwent renovation and expansion, turning into the hotel seen today. Several large, grand pillars with intricate carvings supported the castle entrance. A redwood fence stretched out in front of them, and a clock tower jutted out from the brick-red roof. Right in front of the entrance was a green lawn surrounded by vines and roses, creating a romantic, stately, and exotic atmosphere. "Tsk, it must have taken several hundred million to renovate this place," Selena said to Joey in awe as she stopped and looked around her. Joey said, "I heard that the Gray family acquired this place, and it is a joint project managed
The following day, the sound of a phone ringing awoke both Joey and Selena. "You didn't set an alarm?"Joey picked up her phone sleepily. She jumped out of bed the moment she saw the time. "Hello?"It was an unknown number. Joey's finger hovered momentarily before she decided to pick up. "Hello, Ms. Linton. We're from the production team. We're in charge of taking care of your everyday needs. We are about to start work. Are you and Ms. Sanders coming for breakfast?"A gentle female voice traveled over the phone. The environment she was in sounded very noisy. "Oh … I'm so sorry. We'll skip breakfast and go straight to the set."Joey pressed her lips together awkwardly. They were late on their first day in the Program Department. She hung up as soon as she finished. Her biological clock had woken her up once already. But when she half opened her eyes and saw that it was still dark, she'd gone back to sleep. When she got up, she saw that the curtains were tightly drawn.
"Why does this competition sound so complicated? I've been sitting so long that my butt is numb." Selena was already fidgeting. She had always disliked listening to seminars and going to class. "Lastly, we will talk about the prize of the victor, which is what everyone is most interested in."Just as Selena was about to excuse herself to the restroom in order to get some fresh air, the host's words attracted her attention once more. "The ultimate victor will win a spot in the chief designer team at the Belis Fashion Week, with all expenses paid. This will be sponsored by Eastwell Entertainment and their partner, Gray Group."The host only revealed the prize after leaving them in suspense for a while. After hearing what the prize was, the crowd erupted into discussion, and everyone looked excited.If they could get the chance to go to Belis Fashion Week, it would definitely level up their status in the world of fashion design, not to mention the fact that they would be attendin
Everyone was enthusiastic when they saw the design program's final prize. When they gathered in the other banquet hall, Julia pushed aside the people beside her and sat down next to Selena, her face wreathed in smiles. She was more polite than she had ever been. "It's useless for the others to even try. Chloe will definitely win this diamond!"Selena could feel eyes on her from all directions. Some were guarded, others disdainful, and some others contemptuous. She suspected that Julia was doing this on purpose to make them the object of hate. "Design Maestros" was a program for up-and-coming new designers, and there weren't any well-known designers apart from those from the mentor group. However, it was still a program produced by Eastwell Entertainment. Who knew whether there wasn't an experienced designer in their midst who was in disguise? Selena was about to speak when Julia's lackeys cut her off, chattering, "You're the one people should be envious of. This diamond is w