A man's voice echoed through the microphone, filling every corner of the arts hall.
Everyone instantly turned their heads.
The organizer of the calligraphy competition rushed onto the stage. "Miss Clark, I'm sorry, but the award presenter has been changed. Please step down."
Natalia's expression froze, but she quickly softened her tone. "This role has always been mine. Are you sure there's been no mistake?"
"There's no mistake! Someone influential demanded the presenter be replaced. Natalia, stop stalling and come with me!"
Natalia's face darkened. Impossible! Replace her?
Ryan strode over, his brows furrowed as he snapped, "Who dares make changes without my approval? This isn't the place for petty scheming. The presenter has already been decided, and it's not subject to change!"