Chapter 686
Chapter 686:
Hector and Martin exchanged a silent glance, their expressions a mix of discontent and disdain. They found Sloane’s confidence insufferable, her arrogance grating against their pride. The mere thought of losing to her made their skin crawl, knowing it would be the end of their illustrious reputations in the design world.
As the next round of selections unfolded between the judges and contestants, Sloane’s inexperience loomed like a dark cloud. Despite her undeniable talent, most contestants gravitated toward the more seasoned judges—Hector and Martin. It didn’t take long before both judges had secured ten eager members for their teams.
Meanwhile, Sloane’s team stood conspicuously smaller. Besides Blanche, who had been the first to stand by Sloane, only five others had dared to join her. In a word, her team was four members short.
The tension in the room thickened as the remaining contestants hesitated, caught between a rock and a hard place. Should they take a gamble on Sloane’s raw potential, or opt for the safer route of vying for a spot on the teams of the two more established judges?
Hector’s and Martin’s eyes gleamed with satisfaction when they saw that many contestants were unwilling to join Sloane’s team.
“Seems most of the contestants know better than to make a foolish choice,” Martin scoffed, his voice dripping with contempt.
He then turned his sharp gaze toward Blanche and the others who had chosen Sloane.
“But others will have to learn that lesson the hard way p>
Hilda, who already hated Jenessa, wasn’t about to let go of any opportunity to beat her while she was down. Her lips curled into a sneer as she spat, “Mr. Kelly is absolutely right. The judges are our mentors, and following someone experienced is the only way to secure a win. No matter how skilled Blanche is now, sticking with Sloane is a sure path to destruction. By then, they’ll be famous for all the wrong reasons p>
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Hilda’s words hit like a cold wind, causing the contestants in Sloane’s team to waver, doubt creeping into their minds like a shadow. Among the contestants, their design skills were nothing extraordinary, a fact that made it challenging for them to stand out in a competition brimming with talent.
Fading into the background was a possibility they could accept, but the real fear lay in their reputation being tainted by Sloane. If that happened, any hope of making a name for themselves in the design world would be snuffed out.
“I’m sorry, Ms. Todd,” a voice suddenly cut through the tension. One of the contestants, looking pale and anxious, raised his hand and addressed Jenessa with trembling words.
“I can’t do this. I have to quit the team p>
Jenessa’s brow furrowed, a mix of concern and disappointment flickering in her eyes.
“Have you really thought this through? If you leave my team now, it means you’re quitting the competition altogether. Passing the preliminary test shows you’re capable p>
The contestant pressed his lips together and shook his head stubbornly.
“I’m not feeling well, so I’ve decided to quit the competition p>
Jenessa sighed softly, recognizing that a physical issue wasn’t something she could argue against. She gave a reluctant nod.
“Alright, I understand p>
But before she could even process the loss, another contestant stepped forward, asking to quit as well.
Jenessa’s expression hardened. With two contestants gone, her team was down to two. She inhaled deeply, trying to maintain her composure. But even with her usually calm demeanor, irritation simmered just beneath the surface.
“The competition hasn’t even started, and you’re already giving up,” she said, her voice tinged with frustration.