Chapter 689
Chapter 689:
Delia, visibly moved, said, “Sloane, you really make us feel appreciated p>
Blanche, usually the quiet one, chimed in, “Absolutely, it’s an honor to see how seriously you’re taking this p>
Jenessa offered a warm smile.
“We’re all in the same field, here to learn and grow together p>
With that, she cleared her throat slightly and introduced herself, “Hello, everyone. I’m Sloane Todd, though my real name is Jenessa Wright. While I may not be a seasoned judge in design competitions, I promise to give my all. Together, we’ll create something outstanding and strive to win this competition as a team p>
“We’ll win!” Everyone responded with enthusiasm, their spirits lifted.
After some friendly chatter, Jenessa swiftly pulled out the plan she had just crafted.
“The next live stream isn’t far off, so we’ll need to get a move on. But don’t worry, you can take it easy today. We’ll gather all the info we need tomorrow and wrap this up by tomorrow night p>
Thanks to Jenessa’s usual efficiency, the meeting wrapped up in just half an hour.
“Let’s head back to the hotel and get a good night’s sleep,” she suggested.
During the competition, everyone—competitors and judges alike—had to stay with the crew. To ensure they had a place to unwind, the crew booked an entire hotel just for them. But when Jenessa and her team returned to the hotel, they were greeted by a bustling hall.
Martin was already celebrating with his team, popping champagne bottles as if they’d already won.
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The lively atmosphere made Jenessa frown. The heavy scent of alcohol in the air didn’t sit well with her.
She gave Martin a polite nod in greeting and was about to walk away when he called out, “Hold on, Sloane p>
With his breath heavy with the stench of alcohol, Martin fixed Jenessa with a mocking gaze. With a smirk, he drawled, “I thought you would be sneaking off after the shoot, but I guess I was mistaken p>
Jenessa kept her eyes lowered, her expression calm.
“You needn’t worry, Mr. Kelly. Since I agreed to be a judge for this competition, I’ll see it through to the end. I don’t back down easily p>
Martin let out a derisive snort and let his eyes sweep over the contestants behind Jenessa.
“What do you all say? Care to join us for a drink? We’re having a great time p>
“No, we have important work ahead of us,” Jenessa declined firmly.
The shooting had just wrapped up, and the contestants were in dire need of rest. Moreover, with the competition yet to begin, Jenessa couldn’t fathom why Martin was celebrating so early. Indulging in drinks today would only leave them drained and sluggish tomorrow.
With a cheerful grin, Martin acted as if he hadn’t heard Jenessa’s comment and called out to the contestants behind her.
“Why is everyone so serious? Come on, join the fun! We’ve just wrapped up shooting, so let’s use this chance to unwind! Although the competition is important, we still have plenty of days ahead. There’s no need to rush p>
A few contestants, caught by the infectious energy of the party, glanced over with a twinge of envy. After all, there were still several days to prepare for the competition, so starting right away didn’t seem necessary. If they had a chance to relax today, taking another day off tomorrow didn’t seem like a big deal.