Chapter 348
Chapter 348 The Spokesperson Selection 2
When Kayla stepped up, the atmosphere in the room shifted. Several people wore faintly dismissive looks. Partly because she wasn’t the most striking in appearance, and partly because of the piece she’d drawn-the thumb ring, a man’s ornament and by far the hardest to present.
She walked to the backdrop with calm, unhurried steps, nodded politely, and said, “Thank you for your hard work p>
Then her entire aura changed. The softness in her face sharpened, her gaze suddenly piercing. With a fluid motion she tossed the thumb ring into the air and slipped it smoothly onto her thumb as it landed. The boldness of the gesture stunned the entire room.
For that moment, no one cared about whether she was a conventional beauty or not. She held the piece with a dominance that demanded attention.
Wayne leaned close to Lillian and murmured, “Well p>
Lillian’s lips curved. “She’s the one p>
When Kayla finished, she returned the ring to a waiting assistant.
Wayne nodded at her. “Congratulations. You’re selected p>
The decision was made. From here, Wayne could handle the follow-up arrangements. Lillian was about to turn and leave when a sharp voice rang out behind her.
“Why? Why her? Was it just because of that little trick with the thumb ring? If we practiced, we could’ve done the same thing p>
Lillian turned back and found the speaker-the woman who had posed with the necklace. She was undeniably the most beautiful of the group, striking enough to stand out even among the others. If she remembered right, her name was Winona.
Wayne’s eyes hardened. “That was a joint decision. Do you have a problem with it p>
Winona’s manager hurried to tug her back, bowing slightly. “I’m sorry, Mr. Wayne. Winona just got emotional and spoke out of turn p>
But Winona shook her off and glared defiantly. “No, I’m serious. Kayla’s the plainest-looking of us. Why does she get chosen while the rest of us don’t?
“And let’s be honest, Mr. Wayne-everyone here saw it. You didn’t actually consult with the senior team. You asked that little girl’s opinion, and then announced the result. Don’t tell me this isn’t backroom favoritism p>
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A ripple of unease spread through the room. The executives glanced at each other, caught in an impossible bind. They didn’t know who the “little girl” truly was, but it was obvious she wasn’t someone they could afford to slight. Yet Winona’s words had left them hanging on the hook—if they agreed, they’d be disloyal. If they disagreed, they’d be contradicting her. Either way,
it was
rap.
walked forward slowly, her smile cool and edged. “So you’re not convinced p>
ona’s bravado faltered under that gaze, but she lifted her chin. “That’s right. I’m not p>
“Good.” Lillian’s tone was deceptively mild. “If you’re not convinced, it means you’ve got ambition. Drive. That’s not a bad thing p>
Her words puzzled the executives. No one was quite sure what she was leading to.
Lillian reached for the tray in the assistant’s hands and lifted the necklace Winona had just used. She held it out to Kayla. “Here. Try another set p>
Kayla took it without hesitation and walked back under the lights.
Lillian turned to the room at large-the candidates, the managers, the executives—and said clearly, “Since you’re not convinced, then watch closely. Watch why it’s her, and not you p>
The cameras clicked on again. This time Kayla’s expression wasn’t fierce. Her face bloomed with joy, her gestures animated, her delight infectious without seeming forced. She wound the necklace through her fingers and draped it across her brow, her bright eyes sparkling beneath the emerald strands.
The result was dazzling. The necklace came alive in her hands, not just as an ornament but as an extension of her expression. Compared to the earlier attempts, her performance was irresistible.
When she finished, she walked back and handed the necklace directly to Lillian.
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