Mystery Bride's Revenge

"Mom Mommy, this is just amazing. Selina won the championship!" Ashley's smile was frozen on her face, and God knows what she was feeling inside as she said those words.

Did Selina come up with this design?" Sara was stunned by the creativity and the detail in the sketches. She would not have been too surprised if Ashley, who had an interest in jewelry design, had created the Shackled Hearts. But it had been Selina! Sara pinched herself secretly, hard. It hurt, confirming it wasn't an illusion. She was thunderstruck that this countryside girl, who had been missing for twenty-one years and hadn't even finished junior high, could design such an astounding piece. Trevon's lips curved slightly as he turned and started heading downstairs.

Wait for me. Trevon... Charley knew Trevon was eager to see his wife and wanted to tag along for the gossip and drama. He was promptly grabbed by Edwin, "Give it up. Charley. If you keep this up.

Ven I won't be able to save you from Trevon's

wrath."

Trevon had mellowed out since finding his wife. Otherwise, someone like Charley would have caught a beating for being a troublemaker.

Ashley could watch helplessly as Trevon chased after Selina, the jealousy in her heart spreading like wildfire... Why did good. things always happen to Selina and not her?! Why!!

"Oops!" Timothy came back to his senses, he quickly pulled out his phone trying to contact the reporters he had gathered.

Without blatantly stating his desire to ruin Selina's reputation by buying the negative press, such tactics were too foolish and easily traceable. Timothy had pulled strings to ensure more media coverage for the event, with instructions to highlight the true winners of the Sokovis Jewelry Design Contest, especially noting Selina's place among them.

But everything had gone awry! Selina had snatched the first place, shattering all of Timothy's plans and turning his potential partnership with Angel into nothing but bubbles. Clark Jewelry had been forced into second place.

Just as Timothy was about to call, a TikTok trend notification papped up on his phone.Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.

The Sokovis Jewelry Design Contest Concluded Successfully, Champion Revealed]

A second later, his Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, and other social media apps were abuzz with trending notifications.

At Timothy's behest, the behind-the-scenes media marketing accounts had no reservations about putting the result on the trending list as soon as it was out, causing an instant sensation

Furing. Timothy dialed the number furiously. "Are you out of your mind? Why the rush?! Take it down now!"

The person on the other end was utterly confused, "Mr. Clark, didn't you want us to do this?"

"Just take it down!!!" Timothy snapped. The news had only been trending for a short while, and deleting it would making quite a splash on Selina's behalf.

The trend was promptly withdrawn, but before Timothy could catch his breath, a new trend arrived.

The Sokovis Jewelry Design Contest-A Goddess Among Us]

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Clicking through, Timothy saw a photo of Selina. In the picture, she was strikingly beautiful, with eyes shimmering with profound luster, captivating enough to seize anyone's heart and make it impossible to look away. This was just a photograph of Selina, known for being even more mesmerizing in person, with such a level of beauty that no one could compare.

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Likes, shares, and comments were skyrocketing at a visible pace.

I just saw the trend and clicked. My eyes! Isn't she a goddess?

"Wait, isn't this beauty the lead guitarist from the viral band The Rose a while back?"

Now that you mentioned it, I remember! That unique face is so recognizable! It's easy to tell it's her!]

[OMG! A jewelry designer and an underground rock star, beautiful with long legs, she's like an ethereal fairy!]

What I'm into is the ship of Selina and the mysterious hunk. Those photos where their gazes tangle up are what's keeping me going these days!]

Timothy had to make another angry call. "Didn't I tell you to pull the trend? What are you, just loafing around eating all

day?"

"No. Mr. Clark, we pulled the trend. This one's a grassroots trend, it shot up on its own, now topping the list!"

"I don't care what it costs, take it down! I don't want to see anything about Selina on the trends again! And have you lost your mind? Why would you release such a flattering photo of her?"

"Mr. Clark, it's not on us, for real. Out of all the photos we found of Selina, this was the least attractive one..."

"Anyway, solve it quickly!" Timothy's command had its effect, and the trend was quickly wiped.

In just a short span of time, this unintended promotion made Selina an even hotter topic online.

Unaware of her online popularity, if Selina knew that Timothy was essentially shooting himself in the foot, she would have laughed out loud

After fuming, Timothy glanced at his phone screen incidentally, he saw Selina's photo... And, as if possessed, he found the photo attractive and sneakily saved it to his gallery.

Ashley happened to witness this scene. In an instant, a surge of jealousy panged in her chest! And seeing how Selina was trending online with a flood of compliments, enough to capture Trevon's full attention. "Mummy, Timothy, I need to go to the bathroom," said Ashley, darting off without waiting for a reply. She was afraid she couldn't keep up her facade against the rising envy!

On the stage, the champion's central position was reserved for the winner, with the two runners-up on either side. Derrick had already taken his spot next to Selina, but Manuel was nowhere to be seen. "Could designer Manuel please come to the stage to accept his award?"

Only after several calls did Manuel snap back to reality, clenching his fists. He knew walking up to the stage meant accepting Selina's supposed ridicule, but to decline would dishonor the Harvey family's name. A man in the Harvey family couldn't atford to lack grace! Every step Manuel took towards the stage felt heavy. He had braced himself for Selina's scornful mockery, only to find she hadn't even glanced his way. Instead, she was engaged in a cheerful conversation with Derrick.

Being ignored like that was even more painful for Manuel. The past doubts and humiliation he had heaped on Selina now felt like invisible slaps to his face, but stinging all the same.

When Manuel finally reached her side, Selina turned to him and said, "Congrats on the runner-up."

Manuel was rendered speechless