Chapter 299

The showdown between Amelia Johnson and Sophia Lee had everyone’s eyes glued to it. One was the hottest rising star, the other a constant headline-grabbing actress. Add in all those past rumors of beef between them, and yeah—this show was gonna be wild. Sophia wasn’t here to play. She had her assistant pulling multiple designer outfits just for this event, even dragging out a custom dress she had shipped all the way from France. “This one’s perfect. Matches our main jewelry line for the season,” Clara Brown nodded, clearly satisfied. Great—now she had a reason to explain to her mom why the star piece was going on Sophia. “Clara, thank you. I’m definitely winning this time,” Sophia grasped her hand gently, her soft gaze barely covering the ambition burning underneath. Clara smiled faintly. “I picked you because I believe in you.” And, honestly, she had something to prove to her mom too—her taste, her instincts. Still, no matter how perfect everything looked, Sophia didn’t want to leave