Charlie was taken aback, unable to believe his ears.
However, Cyril had already left, leaving him alone to make this difficult decision.
Charlie sighed and turned to look for a trash can.
Meanwhile, in the design studio, Viviane's fingers danced across the sketchpad, her gaze focused as she let the brush flow freely.
As the deadline approached, the entire venue was thick with tension.
Other contestants put down their brushes, but Viviane remained immersed in her creation.
Finally, in the final seconds of the countdown, Viviane completed her competition design.
She let out a long breath, a relieved smile spreading across her face.
At that moment, Viviane noticed that Zeth had quietly left her side.
A wave of disappointment washed over her, but she quickly adjusted her emotions and
