Chapter 554

Chapter 554:

The host announced, “We will now pass everyone’s papers to the judges for scoring.”

The evaluation was swift, simply comparing the contestants’ answers with the correct ones. In the meantime, the audience buzzed with predictions about who would win the championship. Many believed Jada would take the title.

“Out of all the contestants, Jada has the most impressive credentials. She graduated from a prestigious college in Mafelen, known globally!” a spectator commented.

“Indeed, while all the contestants are skilled, Jada really stands out,” another added.

“Looks like Susan might find herself at the lower end of the scoreboard; she seems quite plain,” remarked another observer.

Mara and Esteban had come to watch the event. Mara felt proud when she heard the crowd’s praises for her daughter. Jada was bound to win the championship.

“I hope both Jada and Susan do well,” Mara said to Esteban, who nodded, watching Susan with a hopeful expression.

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Ten minutes later, the host collected all the scoring sheets from the judges.

“We have the results,” announced the host. “One contestant’s answers were surprising. Now, let’s reveal the top five in this competition!”

Tension mounted as everyone straightened up, their attention fixed on the host.

“Fifth place goes to Gloria Patterson, with 90 points.”

Ninety points! That score was just enough for fifth place!

The excitement in the room intensified.

“Fourth place goes to Violette Singh, with 92 points!”

Jada’s heart thudded in her chest as she waited, pondering whether she would be the champion.

“Third place, Jada Riggs, with 94 points!”

The host’s announcement filled the hall, and Jada felt her foundations shake. How was it possible she was only third? Unbelievable!

She meticulously reviewed her answers; there couldn’t possibly be any errors!

Jada’s mind raced as the host continued, “Second place goes to Abril Garrett, with 96 points.”

“And first place, our champion tonight, is Susan Riggs, with a perfect score of 100!”

The crowd erupted into a wave of applause, stunned by the announcement.

“Unbelievable! A perfect score!”

“Second place is two points shy, but she scored perfectly. Truly remarkable! Our country is about to see another great perfumer emerge!”

“It’s been years since anyone achieved a perfect score in the competition.”

The crowd was visibly impressed. A perfect score not only showcased immense skill but also indicated a rare and exceptional talent.

Mara was in disbelief. How could Susan be first? How could this happen? She hadn’t even specialized in this field at university! Conversely, Jada had been groomed for this, educated at a renowned school abroad.

A proud smile played on Esteban’s face. Susan had inherited her mother’s exceptional talent. He had thought Susan had given up on perfumery, but it appeared she had been diligently pursuing it in secret.

Jada’s thoughts were turbulent as she watched four contestants gather on stage, with Susan standing confidently at the center. The host gestured for Jada to join the group.

Numbly, Jada walked up and took her place as the third-place winner. She noticed Susan’s subtle smile as she looked toward Dane in the audience.

Dane looked back at her with affection, a stark contrast to his interactions with Jada. A surge of jealousy overwhelmed Jada.

Why did remarkable men ignore her and favor people like Susan and Madisyn? She felt the world had lost its sense and was determined to expose their true colors.

“I want to see everyone’s answers,” Jada said.

The host obliged, projecting everyone’s responses onto the big screen.

Jada scrutinized Susan’s list of 50 spices. It seemed there were two errors in her own list. Initially, Jada suspected foul play in her own answers, but after some reflection, she recognized her mistakes.

“Competitions in our country are becoming increasingly interesting—people can actually win championships by cheating.”

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