Chapter 1097: Chapter 1097

Chapter 1097:

“Let’s hope you don’t copy someone else’s work again,” she mocked, her voice laced with sarcasm. “If you do, you’ll be exposed for sure.”

Abram’s discomfort was instantly visible. Did she have proof? No. That couldn’t be possible. If she did, she would have already called him out on it.

“Ms. Clarke, I also hope that when you lose, you won’t end up crying and begging me to let you off the hook!” Abram shot back.

The competition kicked off with Fabian getting everything ready for the design. He placed the materials and set up two large tables across from each other. The mood in the banquet hall was charged with both tension and excitement.

“Can you believe this? These two talented designers are actually competing to make high heels!”

“I’m really interested to see what kind of ideas they’ll come up with.”

“I find it odd that Ms. Clarke suggested this challenge. It seems like she thinks the design process will reveal who the original creator is.”

“The real issue isn’t about originality or copying — it’s about the bet they’ve made. The consequences for the loser will be severe!”

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At that moment, all eyes were on Allison and Abram. As per the usual procedure, they were expected to begin by sketching their design ideas.

Abram quickly recreated Allison’s previous design from memory. After years of practice, his version was so accurate that it appeared identical to the original at first sight.

“One of my ideas is to add unique wing designs to the shoes,” he said proudly, taking the lead in explaining to everyone.

He briefly glanced at Allison’s progress. He saw that she hadn’t even begun her sketches and was already focusing on the shoe molds. This made Abram smirk and mock her. “Seems like you haven’t worked on women’s shoes in ages, Ms. Clarke. You can’t even draw a design. So what if she could design jewelry? Women’s shoes were a whole different ballgame!”

Colton noticed it too. He saw Kellan stepping away from Allison to get some tools for her. Colton couldn’t hold back any longer. He felt like stepping in to offer her advice. But Melany grabbed his arm.

“Colton, remember, we’re on Abram’s side for now,” she said.

She could tell Colton was starting to doubt this choice.

“Even if Allison loses and leaves Ontdale, Mr. Lloyd will still take care of her. But if we lose this competition, our company will be in serious trouble.”

Melany’s eyes reddened.

“I’m okay, but I’m worried about our baby. When they arrive, we might not have enough money to raise them…”

Before she could finish, Colton pulled his hand away.

“Even if the Stevens family falls from grace, it won’t come to that.” Seeing that Allison seemed unacquainted with making shoes, he felt nothing but frustration. He just couldn’t understand what she was doing.

She didn’t have to make this bet in the first place.

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