Chapter 316
Chapter 316 The Finals Continue
Vivian beamed with pride at the two elders’ praise, her smile radiant. “Mom, stop flattering me. The competition isn’t over yet; there’s no guarantee I’ll take first place p>
Henry pretended to scowl. “My daughter is definitely taking first p>
The sixth speaker wrapped up quickly.
Finally, it was Lillian’s turn.
On stage, the host maintained a polite, practiced smile as he gave a brief introduction. But the moment Lillian’s name was announced, it caught the attention of the Sinclair family.
They stayed silent, no one willing to acknowledge it or bring it up.
Morgan picked up his teacup, sipping absentmindedly as his eyes stayed glued to the television
screen.
Then, the moment that familiar figure.
Porcelain shattered against the floor, the sharp crack slicing through the silence.
Morgan rose on trembling legs, his eyes locked onto the screen. “She… she… what’s her name p>
Shock rippled through the others in the room-Vivian included. She never imagined she’d see that girl again, and in a situation like this of all times.
What stunned her even more was that the Sinclair family had seen her too.
Henry, like Morgan, stared unblinkingly at the screen. That face… how many years had it been? Nearly ten, and yet here it was again, that same expression that once belonged to her-now mirrored in the features of a young girl.
Watching the Sinclairs reel in shock, Vivian forced a smile that looked more like a grimace. “The world is big; it’s not unusual for two people to look alike p>
But it was obvious no one heard her-or perhaps they simply chose not to. A flash of venom glinted in Vivian’s eyes as she watched the scene unfold.
At the Empire Group, inside the chairman’s office, the man lounged lazily on the sofa in the lounge area, his tall frame relaxed as he leaned back. One long leg crossed casually over the other; one hand propped against his temple.
The moment he saw the girl stepping onto the stage with effortless poise, the corner of his lips curved into a smile-warm, indulgent. Tenderness softened his usually sharp gaze.
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Off to the side, Foster finally let out a quiet sigh of relief. Finally, Sebastian was smiling.
Through the earlier rounds, the man’s expression had grown colder by the minute; Foster had nearly frozen from the chill. But now, Lillian was here.
This time, Lillian didn’t recount historical events. Instead, she spoke about the business war involving Skyreach Group.
Her eloquence was sharp and commanding, her presence commanding the room; it was as if she drew everyone into the battle itself. By the time she recounted the rival company’s public apology, the audience erupted into thunderous applause.
Lillian raised her hand slightly, and the hall fell silent at once.
“Some of you might be wondering why I chose to talk about a corporate battle today,” she began. “After all, we’re still high school students; economics isn’t exactly our strong suit. But here’s what I want to say, we’re on the verge of stepping into college, and that means one foot is already in the real world. Don’t waste your four years in university. Use every resource available to you; use your brilliant minds. Economics is everywhere—it’s just a matter of how we find it and how we use it p>
When she finished, the applause roared louder than before. This was no longer just an English speech; it had transformed into a powerful lecture on economics. Even the judges were visibly stunned.
None of them had expected a high schooler to deliver such a vivid, engaging talk on economics -and in flawless English, no less-while capturing the entire audience’s emotions. It was nothing short of remarkable.
As they watched the girl step off the stage, Mr. Morgan finally regained his senses. His voice trembled with urgency. “Find her. Look into her. I refuse to believe there are two faces in this world that look this alike. She looks exactly like Catherine. There’s no way they’re not connected p>
Henry quickly stepped in, anxious. “Dad, I know, I know. Calm down, please. Don’t get yourself worked up; it’s not good for your health p>
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