One by one, the contestants submitted their design sketches to Daphne in order of their assigned numbers.
The cameras followed her every move.
After receiving a sketch, Daphne would walk over to the display platform.
The massive screen encircling the competition stage immediately split into thirty-two smaller screens.
Following the numerical order, the design sketches were displayed one after another.
There would also be time later for a rotating presentation of each design's details.
Similarly, the one hundred elite industry judges could use their voting devices to select any contestant's design sketch and zoom in for a closer look.
Each of the one hundred industry elites had only five votes to cast, making every single vote critically important.
Without a doubt, the design by contestant number four, Hailey, was the most eye- catching.
The moment Hailey's design appeared on the large screen, a wave of gasps swept through the crowd.
Even the head judge in the front row couldn't help but stand up.
"Number four's design... The structure, the elements, it's absolutely stunning."
"How did she even think of using thorns wrapped around a rose as the main theme? That's incredibly bold! Especially for a theme like 'Revival'!"
"Exactly! Thorns wrapped around a rose should create a feeling of being bound by chains, but the brilliance is in her chain design... Oh my god, I can't wait to see this design brought to life as a finished piece!"
Even the media in attendance began to exclaim, "The Wynn family's daughter is truly a once-in-a-generation talent!"
"This design... is absolutely incredible!"
Angela cupped her face in her hands, her eyes filled with awe. After keying in a score of 9, she turned to Daphne. "Ms. Rainsford, designer number four is certainly the dark horse of this competition. It's no wonder you personally invited her to participate."
Daphne stared blankly at the design on the screen, her gaze fixed on the rose entwined with thorns. She let out a cold laugh.
After pressing the button for a score of 5, she curled her lip, her voice icy.
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ase. I wouldn't miss outlo
ed jewelry designer
Angela was speechless. *Ms. Rainsford, your expression doesn't look like you're trying not to 'miss out on her. It looks more like you want to crush designer number
four!* She thought.
Number four's design skills were clearly so strong; logically, she should be the contestant Ms. Rainsford admired the most.
What on earth did number four do to get on Ms. Rainsford's bad side?
After a half-hour of voting, Hailey, without a doubt, secured first place with the highest number of votes.
She was nearly forty points ahead of second place.
Such a gap was unprecedented in the history of the Rising Star Jewelry Designer Competition.
Was this the power of a genius designer, the future Star of Eternity in the jewelry world?
The entire venue erupted in thunderous applause, everyone overcome with excitement.
After the first round of the competition ended, there was a one-hour break for lunch. The second round was scheduled to begin promptly at 12:30 PM.
To prevent any mishaps, all designers were restricted to the designer's lounge area.
The buffet in the lounge was open, and the designers began to make their way over.
A self-service food area was also set up at the main venue.
"Mr. Wynn, Mrs. Wynn, you two are so fortunate!"
"Mr. Wynn, your daughter is amazing! It only took her five minutes to conceive such an exquisite design!"
"Look at those lines, that composition... It really has a touch of Queen's genius!"