His Choices Led To His Victory

"Once again, congratulations to the winner of this first round. To the ones who aren't able to advance further, please don't be discouraged. There are always lessons to be learned, either in success or failure."

The head judge's speech was met with applause from the participants and the spectators. The results of the first round were announced by him after a short break.

Every contestant was enveloped in a myriad of feelings. Some of them were happy, others had to deal with sadness while a few still couldn't believe the reality.

Nevertheless, this marked the end of the first round of the bake-off.

One by one, the participants and the spectators left the hall. Half of them still remained inside, including Lucas.

Exhaling a sigh, Lucas stared at the two cakes he made for the competition. They were placed on the kitchen island. The judges tasted a part of them.