Chapter 687
Chapter 687:
“If you don’t want to see your work through, then stop making excuses and leave. My team has no room for designers who lack confidence. If you’re ready to quit at the first sign of difficulty, what will you do when faced with real challenges in the future p>
Hector’s chuckle was a grating sound, filled with smugness.
“Don’t worry, Sloane,” he drawled mockingly.
“Your team was already small, and now you’ve lost two more. How do you plan to compete with such a handicap p>
Martin, never one to miss an opportunity to twist the knife, sneered.
“Sloane, maybe I should lend you some of my contestants. What do you think p>
His offer sent a shiver through his own team, who recoiled instinctively, fearing they’d actually be transferred to Sloane’s struggling group. No one dared to speak up, each hoping to avoid being caught in the crossfire of this high-stakes competition.
Finally, Blanche couldn’t hold back any longer. Her frustration boiled over as she stepped out from the shadows, her voice sharp and clear.
“It doesn’t matter if we’re short on team members. What counts is that Miss Todd is leading us, and I have no doubt she’ll take us straight to victory p>
Delia Barnett, another contestant on Sloane’s team, immediately chimed in to back her up.
“Exactly! With Miss Todd on our side, we’re unstoppable p>
She let out a derisive laugh, her eyes flashing with defiance as she addressed the quitters.
“And as for you two quitters—since you wanted to quit, go ahead. But let me tell you, you clearly are shortsighted. Miss Todd is a phenomenal designer p>
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Fueled by the energy in the room, Delia stormed forward, snatching the microphone from a nearby staff member. Her voice rang out boldly through the recording hall as she faced the judges.
“And as for you two judges—do you really think you’re all that, just because you’ve been around longer? Hiding behind your age to bully Miss Todd? Are you that terrified a young designer’s going to crush you? What a bunch of cowards! If you had any real confidence in your own abilities, you wouldn’t need to spit out all those spiteful remarks. It’s so pathetic p>
Martin was so angry that his pudgy face turned as red as a tomato. He hadn’t anticipated this contestant would dare to challenge both him and Hector.
His voice shook with indignation as he retorted, “Young lady, you should show some respect. Hector and I are seasoned professionals in this field. You’re just a newcomer p>
But Delia cut him off, her words thundering throughout the recording hall.
“So what? And why are you so pissed? It’s because I’m right, aren’t I? You and Hector might act like the big shots here, but everyone knows the truth—every single person in this room, including the staff, knows you two are nothing but a couple of washed-up frauds! And let’s not forget the scandal a few years back when you forced the designers on your team to slave away for you for nothing p>
She then turned her fiery gaze to the competitors who had thrown their lot in with Martin and Hector, her tone growing serious as she warned, “Listen up, all of you—you’d better watch out. Once you’re in their clutches, you’ll be nothing more than their personal lackeys, fetching coffee and running errands while they take all the credit. Don’t expect to touch a single piece of real design work! The reason I chose Sloane is simple—I’ve known about her and her works for a while. Her studio exudes an atmosphere of creativity and professionalism, and her team is top-notch. But it’s more than that—not only does Sloane have extraordinary talent for design, she also has admirable character. I’m certain I’ll learn a great deal from someone like her. Just wait and see p>