Chapter 67 As Long as You Can Get Attention The judge in the middle grabbed the mic and said, "I'm a pretty old-school guy. To me, a court-style dress should look like a court-style dress. Mixing in modern stuff just doesn't sit right with me. I can't get behind these changes." Another judge, who gave a thumbs up, chimed in with a lot of enthusiasm. "I love the fresh take, and your outfit is stunning. I can tell you've got a ton of unique ideas. Keep pushing those boundaries." Julie was on the edge with two passes and two eliminations. The final call was up to Leon.
Tiffany was also watching Leon, hoping he'd save Julie. But Leon, almost like he wanted to mess with Tiffany, hit the elimination button.
Julie didn't make it to the next round. She bowed, clearly bummed out, and left the stage with her design sketches.
Tiffany shot Leon a dirty look, convinced he cut Julie just to spite her. So, after the live show wrapped up, Tiffany waited until everyone was busy packing up and snuck backstage to confront Leon at the back door.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLeon smirked and sneered, "Tiffany, are you finally throwing yourself at me? Isn't it a bit late for that?" "Leon, why did you cut Julie?" Tiffany demanded.
"Is that why you cto find me?" Leon asked, annoyed.
Tiffany laughed bitterly. Did Leon really think she was here to make up with him? She took a deep breath, trying to stay calm, and broke it down for Leon. "Yes, Julie's a fantastic designer. Even as an intern, her ideas stand out. She's not just playing it safe; she's got her own twist and blends it well into her designs. We should be nurturing talent like hers! You know the winner of this competition gets resources and a $100,000 prize. If Julie doesn't mess up, she could make it to the finals! She might even win!" Leon listened until she was done, then asked, "So, what's her edge?" "Innovation!" Tiffany replied.
Leon laughed coldly and got down to business. "Sure, innovative stuff grabs attention, but how many people will actually buy it just because it's cool for a minute? Tiffany, your designs pop because your ideas are unique. Your success comes from building your brand. It's not just about looks or practicality; it's about personalized, standout services! That's why people pay for it. Do you think Julie can pull that off?" He went on, "Maybe sfolks will like it at first, but that's just a passing interest, not something they'll keep paying for. Who's willing to try new things all the tthese days? Tiffany, you're not a kid; you know what's more profitable. Business isn't a game; no one's gonna keep paying for you. And do you really think she can win first place?" Tiffany went quiet, her head down, feeling a bit crushed. She knew Leon could've let Julie through, at least giving her a chance to show more of her designs.
Seeing Tiffany silent, Leon walked away. Tiffany stood there for a while, finally sighing and getting ready to leave. When she turned around, she saw Julie standing nearby, her eyes red and tears streaming down her face. Tiffany chuckled softly, walked over, and pulled a tissue from her pocket, handing it to Julie. "You know, you actually look better when you're not crying." "Miss Grey, thank you," Julie said, her voice shaky as she kept wiping her tears.
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In the following days of the competition, nothing really caught Tiffany's eye. Finally, the winner of the design competition was announced, and it was a shocker for Tiffany. Despite her and Leon hitting the elimination button, the other three judges seemed to have agreed and passed that contestant.
The contestant had cried on stage, talking about her family's struggles and how she needed to work hard to make money, which tugged at the judges' heartstrings and earned her pass after pass.
Tiffany couldn't see what was so great about the winner's design, and she always chose to eliminate her because, in this industry, tears wouldn't get you far. But she underestimated the power of the internet. The contestant's design wasn't outstanding, but she becfamous for her "crying." So, the focus shifted away from the design itself.
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As soon as the competition ended, Tiffany left the venue, skipping the to celebration party she planned to drive to the Cooper Mansion. She hadn't seen her three kids for several days, and she missed them. On the way, Sophia called. She first congratulated Tiffany on her brand's success. Tiffany's current designs had made her the top designer in Harmony City, and her innovative outfits were a hit.
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Then, Sophia started venting about the competition's winner. "Tiffany, I think those judges are blind. How can someone like that be a designer? If all it takes is a few tears to win first place, what's the point of hard work?" Tiffany chuckled. Even though she was annoyed, she had already cto terms with it when Julie was eliminated.
"The world works like that. People always need something to grab their attention. Even if you work hard in the shadows, no one will notice."
"I'm just mad. If I knew the competition would be like this, I wouldn't have wanted you to participate," Sophia said, feeling the organizers had wasted Tiffanys talent. Tiffany smiled calmly. "It's Tiffany/sisted okay, Sophia. I'm driving to see my kids. We'll talk later." "Okay, drive safely," Sophia said before hanging up, letting Tiffany focus on driving. When Tiffany arrived at the Cooper Mansion, she had just locked her car door when she got a message from an unknown number, the sone that had previously asked to meet "Harper." [Miss Harper, do you have tto meet recently?] Tiffany thought for a moment and quickly typed back: [Yes, you arrange it.] After replying, she put her phone back in her pocket and walked into the yard.