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019: The Look in His Eyes

Author: Rosa Kane
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-10 15:02:09

Mandy could not believe Elodie Richards had won.

Despite all her planning, all her effort, and the months of quiet preparation to present for the bid… she had still lost.

And the worst part?

Elodie had done it without a single document in her hand. No visuals. No proposal file. Just her voice, her confidence, and her mind.

Mandy looked away from Elodie and clenched her fists. She had watched the other companies present. Deep down, she knew, even if Elodie hadn’t spoken, she would have lost.

Elodie was simply better, but that was something she could not accept.

Tristan couldn’t stop smiling. He walked up to the judges to thank them personally, proud of the company’s success.

And while he was distracted, Bryce approached Elodie with a wide smile on his face, looking far too pleased.

“Congratulations,” he said, standing too close for comfort. “I had no doubt that you’d make me proud.”

Elodie pulled her hand away from him as he tried to hold it and gave a polite but cold “Thank
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Reynolds
This rat Mandy will not rest. I hope Elodie will receive his gift without any disturbance from Mandy or anyone else.
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Lawretta Ubi
Mandy please go and die of frustration lolz..
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reneewalker981
Its really funny that Mandy is struggling a man who doesn't even care about her, why do I feel she's going to lose her job soon
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