The Pampering CEO: Don't Mess With My Secretly-Married Sweet Wife novel Chapter 479

The runner-ups were announced swiftly. Billy came in second, but although it was a noteworthy achievement, he looked utterly offended.

A Canadian! There was no precedence of a Canadian becoming the champion in history. Why was this unknown woman suddenly the first one? He had even claimed so many things brazenly in front o f this woman.

Once he recalled what he had said, Billy wanted to dig a hole and hide.

The after-party followed. Billy, who did not have the face to attend it, left immediately after the prize-giving ceremony, while Susan and the others were invited to the celebration.

Susan was elated about being crowned champion unexpectedly but was not too interested in the after-party. The people she truly wanted to celebrate with were not the guests of the party.

She was going to leave after making an appearance, but a friendly voice rang out." Miss Shelby.”

Brad called out to her with a smile.

Susan was taken aback but she halted and politely addressed the man. "Mr. Dixon.”

"Just call me Brad," Brad said with a grin." Miss Shelby, I haven’t congratulated you on winning the award. It's the first time this award is given to a Canadian, or a young and promising designer at that, Miss Shelby."

Susan replied carefully, "I'm just lucky I got a theme I'm good at."

“Luck is also part of one’s capability.” Brad looked at Susan meaningfully. "I personally decided on this theme, surprisingly determining the champion with my choice."

Brad seemed to be talking between the lines, causing Susan to narrow her brows and say after a long time, "Do speak directly if you have something to say, Mr. Dixon."

"It's nothing.” Brad chuckled awkwardly and took his time hesitating before he said with a conflicted expression, "I just hope you can tell your brother, Jacob, that he's welcome to be a guest at my place if he's free."

It had never occurred to Susan that Brad would suddenly say this, so she was stunned for a few beats before replying,"

Huh?”

Brad looked more embarrassed if possible." Just tell him, please. He should be able to understand. Miss Shelby, you guys have a saying, right? Take pity on parents who worry over their children..."

Brad’s words bewildered Susan. 'Take pity o n parents who worry over their children? What?’

Brad did not elaborate, however, leaving in a haste after reminding Susan to absolutely not forget to relay this message t o Jacob.

Puzzled, Susan left as well after Brad did.

The after-party was still roaring with life. After Susan left, she attended another party that the rest of her friends and family threw her. The Wrights, Jacob, Seth, Julian, and Chessie were all gathered in a room merrily to celebrate Susan's victory.

The joyous occasion prompted all of them t o have a few drinks, especially George and Julian, who indulged.

George's voice was heard saying, “Hello, Leonard. You know my daughter, Susan, right? She won the Locke Award. What? You don't know what the Locke Award is? It's the most prestigious designer award in the world! Your daughter isn’t as good as m y daughter, is she? She's achieved nothing despite her age, huh? What? Your daughter's only seven? Whatever, she won't surpass Susie in the future anyway..."

Susan was utterly embarrassed by George's boasting. She felt an impulse to bury herself in a hole.

Meanwhile, Julian was making calls as well. "Mr. Dean, you know about the Locke Award, right? My wife, Susan, won it this year. She's the first Canadian to ever win the award. Mm, yes, I think Susie's amazing too. Yes, indeed, very talented. Yes, anything else? Nothing, I just wanted t o hear you shower her with more compliments."

Great, the impulse to bury herself in a hole had left Susan. All she wanted to do now was bang her head against the wall.

Rolling her eyes, she ignored the two overly excited men and looked at Jacob before hauling him to the balcony.

"Susie, what’s up?" Jacob looked at his sister curiously.

"Jacob, do you know Brad?" asked Susan.