Chapter 53.
Rachel’s heart sank.
She walked closer in disbelief the desk was truly empty!
Where were her designs?
They couldn’t just vanish into thin air!
Wait something was missing…
Sephie!
A flash of realization hit her brain. She had a strong intuition-it had to be Sophie!
Her body reacted faster than her mind, her legs already carrying her out of the room toward Sophie’s bedroom.
When Rachel kicked open Sophie’s door, Sophie was adjusting her earrings in front of a ring light.
After finishing, she looked at her phone and started greeting her audience:
“Hi everyone! It’s Sophie, long time no see! I’ve missed you all too~”
“Today’s livestream is mainly to update you on my recent plans. I wonder if you’ve heard about Ms. Maëlys returning to the country?
That’s right, I’ve also registered for the studio selection competition! I think this is not only a challenge for me, but also my way of proving myself.”
Sophie continued chatting enthusiastically with her audience, completely oblivious to Rachel in the doorway.
Due to Sophie’s popularity, the Instagram Live quickly filled with viewers.
【Girl looks gorgeous today!]
IOMG, I’ve heard of Maelys! She was developing her career abroad before and now she’s coming back to build her own studio! Can’t believe our girl
entered the selection!]
【Sophie will definitely make it!]
[With Sophie’s talent, isn’t this a sure thing?】
The comments were buzzing, and Sophie’s eyes lit up with satisfaction.
“As you all probably know, this selection has two parts-first the preliminaries, then ten finalists compete live!”
As soon as she finished speaking, the comments exploded again.
【Can someone explain what kind of prestige this has?]
[It’s basically selecting the top tier people in the art world.]
[Wow! So excited to see Sophie perform!]
[Am I the only one wondering if Sophie’s nervous? How’s the prep going?]
Seeing the growing curiosity in the comments, Sophie smugly covered her mouth, then casually glanced to the side, spotting Rachel in the doorway.
“Oh my! Sister’s here too!”
She acted like she’d just noticed Rachel at the door, asking with surprise: “Sister, why are you just standing there without saying anything? Come in!”
She stood up, took Rachel’s arm, and half-dragged her in front of the phone, exposing her to the livestream.
“Welcome sister to my livestream!”
Rachel had been on trending topics before, so people recognized her.
Since she’d last shown her skills on a livestream, her reputation had improved significantly, and netizens weren’t being toxic when they saw her.
(Sophie even brought her sister for interaction!]
Rich family sisters bonding!]
But what everyone really cared about were Sophie’s designs.
Seeing more and more questions in the comments, Sophie knew the time had come.
Today, I also want everyone to witness this! My design is complete, and I’m showing it here today!”
The comments went wild:
[What? Just showing it directly like this?】
(No! Sophie, be careful of plagiarism!]
[Impossible, if someone plagiarizes after it’s shown, they’d be truly brainless.]
[Quick quick quick! Can’t wait anymore!]
The comments were boiling with excitement, but Rachel had a bad feeling.
She instinctively looked at Sophie, watching her pull out a design from behind her. The moment she saw the draft, Rachel gasped
That was her design!
“This is the design I’m submitting for competition. What do you all think?”
Rachel stared at the “Thornbird” design, cold sweat streaming down.
“The inspiration for this design comes from my sister. As you all know, sister went to prison and suffered a lot, but she still isn’t afraid of difficulties and maintains a strong, upward spirit! So I named this piece ‘Thornbird,’ hoping sister will overcome all obstacles and ride the waves!”
Comments scrolled frantically:
【OMG, love it love it, such great meaning!]
[Sophie is so good to her sister!]
[So jealous of having such a sister!]
[With such beautiful meaning, everything will succeed!]
“Sister, do you think this design is good?” While Rachel was stunned, Sophie suddenly leaned close to her ear.
Rachel trembled all over from extreme anger.
This was her design!
This was inspiration gained through three years in prison, memories of the past, and hope for her future!
She wanted to tell herself through this piece that no matter how many thorns there were, she had to bravely push through!
But now, it had become Sophie’s work!
“Sister, don’t you like it?” Sophie asked again.
Then she leaned close to Rachel’s ear in an extremely intimate pose and said: “You’d better watch what you say. I’m livestreaming. Think carefully about what you should and shouldn’t say, or you’ll get burned, and the Leroix family won’t help you.”
The two were extremely close together. To outsiders, the sisters were just whispering, but Sophie was actually making vicious threats.
Rachel felt all her blood freeze. She didn’t know what to say or do. If she could choose, she wanted to beat Sophie up.
Beat up everyone in the Lerdix family
But the constantly scrolling comments reminded her-she couldn’t.
“Oh right everyone doesn’t know yet, right? Sister also registered for this selection! How about sister shows her work too?”
Sophie’s body moved slightly away, about a fist’s distance from Rachel, like they were good sisters.
This immediately caught netizens’ attention. They remembered Rachel’s design from last time-being able to create jewelry with deep meaning in such a short time was truly impressive!
Hearing that Rachel had also registered, they were thrilled, all commenting:
Where’s Rachel’s design?]
【Show us quickly!]
(Sophie already showed hers, sister should show some sincerity too!]
“Sister, want to show your competition piece?”
Sophie lightly pushed Rachel’s stiff body, her voice carrying undisguised amusement: “Just like when we were kids helping each other with homework, giving each other feedback. How about it?”
Her suggestion ignited netizens’ gossipy nature, all urging Rachel to show her design.
But Rachel remained motionless.
She clenched her fists, turning to look at the draft Sophie held, her eyes bloodshot.
Her design was in Sophie’s hands! And the perpetrator was now looking at her provocatively, certain she had no evidence!
Seeing her continued stillness, the comments began showing doubt:
【What’s up with Rachel? Can’t she produce a design?]
【Probably feels it’s not as good as Sophie’s, so she’s embarrassed to show it. Human nature~】
