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    As Hazel finished speaking, the hall erupted in apuse once more. Everyone turned their attention to the front row, focusing mainly on Sienna. Everyone knew that after a two-year absence, Vibe had returned to the World Fashion Competition and clinched the top prize this year. Next year, the fashion scene would again be Vibe''s to dominate.


    Vibe had always been the rising star, with its sales and market share increasing every year, causing dissatisfaction among many luxury brands. But no one could afford to crack down on Vibe, not only because Vibe''s designs were highly favored, but also because Sienna''s mentor was the fashion icon, Hazel. Moreover, the rumored mastermind behind Vibe had remained out of the public eye for years; they could not risk''offending someone so mysterious.


    Hazel first presented the trophies for third and second ce in order. Finally, it was the moment everyone was eagerly waiting for; Hazel was about to present the first-ce trophy. Her eyes fell on Yvette in the front row. Yvette, with her head lowered, idly yed with her phone, her expression neutral.


    Hazel said, "Everyone, we all know the winner of thispetition: it''s Vibe''s ''Nameless'' design series. Nameless is the best design I''ve seen in years. This series captures ssical aesthetics perfectly, with an aura of mystery unique to Clusia. It amazed me, so Nameless is undoubtedly the rightful champion of this year''s contest. Whether it was me, the judges, or the public votes, Nameless stands out as the top design of the year." Hazel generously praised Vibe and the Nameless series in front of everyone. The heartfeltpliments made it impossible for anyone to feel jealous. Over the years, there had been many fashion designs showing ssical aesthetics, but most were altered too much to fit public tastes, losing the original beauty of the Clusian design in the process.


    The Nameless series was recognized in the fashion world as a genuine representation of ssical aesthetics, so winning thispetition was well- deserved.


    Continuing, Hazel said, "Everyone, there''s been a rumor in the fashion world since Vibe''s founding that except for me and Vibe''s chief designer, Sienna, no one has ever met the owner of Vibe. Many stories have circled about the owner, and I''m sure everyone here is curious about who the owner of Vibe truly is. I can say after years in the fashion industry, she is the most talented and intelligent designer I''ve ever met, and today, she''s here to personally ept this award."


    Hazel''s gaze once morended on the table where Yvette was seated. Everyone else followed her gaze to Yvette''s table as well. The brightest spotlight in the venue was also shining on that table.


    Someone asked, "Who is Ms. Winslow looking at? Could it be Mr. Yoder or Mr. Goodman? Are they into design? I''ve never heard of that."


    A girl sitting in the third row said, "Didn''t Ms. Winslow say before that the boss of Vibe is the most talented and smart person she''s ever met? Maybe Mr. Yoder or Mr. Goodman is such a gifted person?"


    Another guy chimed in, "I think you''re right. People like Mr. Yoder and Mr. Goodman are truly favored by fate. What''s so strange about them being the boss of Vibe?"


    "I think it could very well be Sienna. She might be the real boss behind Vibe, just perhaps staying low-key all this time," said another audience,


    A shy female voice suddenly spoke up, "I think it could also be the girl who sat in the main chair with Ms. Winslow."


    As soon as she said this, everyone nearby looked at the girl, starting to speak in a tone tinged with sarcasm,


    "How could that be? If that girl was the boss of Vibe, how could she dress so inly? Just look at her tracksuit, it''s clearly been worn for a long time." "No matter how pretty she is, she''s just a nouveau riche. So what if she owns a mine, wearing a tracksuit to a ball like this? The boss of Vibe is meant to be a design genius, how could they have such poor taste?"


    The girl who suggested that Yvette might be the boss of Vibe looked embarrassed and went silent.


    "Oh well, our guessing won''t lead anywhere. Let''s wait for Ms. Winslow to reveal the answer."


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    Joe sipped his wine, listening to the chatter around him, and rolled his eyes. If he had a talent for design, he would have started a fashionpany a long time ago, instead of spending 80 million every year on clothes.


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    He thought, ''And Braydon being the boss of Vibe? That''s even more ridiculous. This guy is top-notch at crime, not fashion design.''


    Thinking of this, Joe drank his wine all at once and turned to look at Yvette beside him, his eyes lighting up instantly. He thought, ''Oh my... Yvette? No way...


    ''But when ites to being naturally talented in everything, Yvette would definitely rank first; no one dares to say otherwise.


    As everyone chatted and whispered, Yvette looked down at the text from Jeremiah, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.


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    Braydon kept his eyes on Yvette. Seeing her faint smile as she looked at her phone, he clenched his ss tightly, his gaze intimidating.


    Yvette put her phone away and looked up at Hazel. Hazel, on stage, slowly lit up with a smile, pointing at Yvette.


    She loudly announced, "Let''s wee the genius of the fashion world, Yvette Zeller, the designer behind the Nameless series that won the world fashionpetition, and the mastermind behind Vibe."Material ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Amidst everyone''s stunned gazes, Yvette, who was sitting, stood up. At that moment, all the lights focused on her...


    Her longshes, like thin silk curtains, cast a shadow. Her eyes were slightly upturned, with a gaze that was cold and detached, emotionless, and depths as dark as night.


    The baggy sports uniform was an old style with no sense of design, as it was the most typical spring school uniform at Argrol University in Seacrity. If not for Yvette''s stunning face wearing it with a carefree ir, one might think she was a street-smart student from another school.


    Yvette calmly walked up to the stage. Hazel gently handed the first-ce trophy to Yvette.


    In a soft voice, "This honor should have always been yours." The words echoed through the microphone for everyone to hear clearly.


    Everyone looked at Yvette on the stage in disbelief. They thought, ''Who said she was just a simple rich upstart? She is clearly the mastermind behind Vibe, the fashion world icon adored by countless designers.


    Braydon, sitting in the front row, looked at Yvette with great focus. He thought, ''Yvette is meant to be at the top, bing the center of attention.'' Joe had guessed Yvette''s role as the boss behind the scenes even before Hazel said anything. He was used to Yvette''s strength,


    else. and he was much calmer than


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    Sienna looked at the stage, and suddenly her eyes started to water. She had imagined this moment for years. She thought Yvette always deserved the best.


    When she was at her lowest point, Yvette appeared in her life like a ray of light, pulling her out of the mud. Yvette lit up her future path, gave her dreams and hope, and a chance to start anew.