Chapter 145 THE FINAL VICTORY!

LIORA'S POV;

Backstage was a storm of motion and tension as the clock ticked down to the final moments. My hands trembled slightly as I worked on the last touches of my gown. The dress was everything I had ever dreamed of—a cascading masterpiece of ivory silk and layered tulle, shimmering with hand-sewn Swarovski crystals.

I gave my model one final instruction before stepping away to catch my breath. That’s when the chaos hit.

“Miss Faith!” an official called out sharply, marching toward me with two security officers in tow.

“What’s wrong?” I asked, my heart suddenly pounding.

“This was found at your station,” he said, holding up a sleek black phone. “You’re well aware that electronic devices are strictly forbidden in the design room. Care to explain?”

My blood ran cold. “That’s not mine,” I stammered.

“Then how did it get here?” His tone was cutting, and the murmurs from the other designers only made the air heavier.