The awards ceremony was being broadcast live.
Genevieve played her role to perfection on stage, introducing each designer's entry as the media's cameras flashed, capturing her every move.
Soon, stunning photos of her were all over major online platforms.
A trending topic about her shot to number two, right below #VictoriaPlagiarist, creating a stark contrast between the two women.
#GenevievePoisedAndElegant
"It's such a waste that Genevieve isn't in Hollywood. What did she major in, anyway? Advanced Hypocrisy?" Sunny grumbled from inside the car.
She was scrolling through the topic, browsing the unanimously positive comments about Genevieve's supposed kindness and beauty, her brow furrowed in disgust.
"These people should have seen the look on her face in the conference room that day."
"Seriously, are they blind? They think she's pretty? You can tell she's had work done on those eyelids!"
"It's just a limited-edition dress. What's with all the praise? You'd think it was a one-of-a-kind custom piece!"
"'As kind as she is beautiful'? If she's kind and beautiful, then I'm a bona fide angel."
Finally, Sunny slapped her phone face-down on her thigh, her chest heaving. She turned to look out the window, where a large screen outside the banquet hall was broadcasting the ceremony in real-time.
Victoria glanced at a text from Saul Flint confirming that everything was handled, then looked at Sunny's fuming expression.
"Why'd you stop watching?"
Sunny gritted her teeth and glared at the big screen. "I can't. The more I watch, the angrier I get. What's wrong with this world? Good people get framed while scumbags get away with everything. It's making me furious!"
Victoria followed her gaze out the window.
On the screen, Genevieve spoke with elegance, the stage lights making her look radiant and dazzling.
Victoria lowered her eyes, a faint smile on her lips. "Let her climb a little higher. It'll hurt more when she falls."
Sunny immediately turned to face her, their eyes meeting. A grin spread across her face. "Exactly. Let's hope she falls and shatters into a million pieces!"
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