Everyone was instantly captivated by Joy’s previous designs.
Each piece was like a treasured gem, deeply impacting their hearts.
The people of Ashton took great pride in wearing jewelry created by Joy, and all her pieces sold out quickly once on sale.
People were constantly urging her to release new products, but she pacified their anxieties by insisting on creating with heart, not wanting to rush for the sake of just making money.
Many contemporary jewelry designers compromise their work because they only care about turning a profit, leading to disappointing subsequent works.
In contrast, Joy is like a refreshing current among designers.
"Is this the Joy I know?"
"I waited for so long to get her pieces but failed. Who would’ve thought I’d have the chance to see her create in person?"
"Honestly, I saved up for three months of salary to get Joy’s new piece, but I still failed to acquire it!"
"Given Charlotte’s skill level, we clearly stand a win. Charlotte will absolutely win. Joy is always my goddess!"
Everyone unanimously stood in favor of Charlotte, expressing their unwavering confidence in her abilities.
The contest continued with high tension, as most contestants had completed their pieces and were working on the final touches.
"Alright, time’s up. Let’s see the performances of our contestants now."
The host precisely called time.
The participants who hadn’t finished their pieces wore dejected expressions, abandoning all hope of winning.
Charlotte finished her product seconds before the host called time. She stood at ease in front of her work, beaming at the camera.
All the contestants’ pieces were shown to the audience under the camera’s guidance, but the initial few were not satisfying enough.
"Just skip ahead, I want to see Charlotte’s."
"I’m so looking forward to Charlotte’s creation. I wonder if she can keep up her standards and make another masterpiece."
The audience paid no attention to the others’ pieces, their entire focus was on Charlotte’s.
Finally, under the watchful eyes of thousands, the camera arrived at Charlotte.
Charlotte smiled confidently at the camera and began to introduce her work:
"The sea symbolizes boundless freedom, with the seashell acting as its spokesperson. Seeing it reminds me of the scene of picking up seashells while walking along the beach, and that’s where I got my inspiration."
Charlotte felt a bit nervous as she humbly disclosed the inspiration behind her creation. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on N()velFire.net
She dared to take a risk and chose the unattractive seashell, uncertain of the audience’s evaluation of this piece.
After sharing her inspiration, the camera zoomed in to show the audience the intricate details of her work, without missing any edges.
The sharp, angular contours of the seashell were finely polished to a smooth texture, adorned with a wave design in blue, symbolizing the sea.
The piece corresponded to her introduction, unadorned by redundant sales pitches, yet it won over the masses.
"Name your price, I’ll buy it!"
"Don’t fight with me, it’s mine!"
"Step aside! I’ll pay ten times the price!"
While all the other contestants chose fine gems and pearls, this humble seashell emerged as a shining light.
A single competition piece caused such a bidding frenzy among the audience, with some even offering high prices to claim it.
The organizers specifically directed the cameramen to give Charlotte extra coverage for boosting popularity. Still, they had to be subtle about it because there were other pieces left to showcase.
With Charlotte’s stunning creation providing a high benchmark, the works that followed failed to stir any excitement among the audience.
"Isn’t this the sapphire that Charlotte just discarded? How did it end up looking so tacky?"