The audience in the livestream did not cheer for her very much, but Ashlyn showed no signs of surprise.

Her following was small compared to Katelyn and Fiona, as she was not very famous locally. Globally, her followers were even fewer. She was a newcomer to the industry, having spent the previous years studying business management.

Fiona shot a self-satisfied look toward both Katelyn and Ashlyn, almost eager for confrontation. Were it not for the live broadcast, Ashlyn might have already lashed out verbally.

The host then declared the other designers who had qualified. Katelyn surveyed the scene, noting that the competitors who advanced were all highly capable and experienced. From her observations, the competition seemed fair, relying solely on talent.

Once all the advancing contestants were named, the host beamed and announced, “Next, we’ll display the designs that made it through to the second round. You’ll see why these selections stood out.” Given that this was a live broadcast, drama was inevitable, even in a structured competition. Therefore, showcasing the designs was essential; otherwise, the broadcast wouldn’t fulfill its purpose.

As each design was unveiled, the activity in the live chat surged.

“Here’s the first item, a crown designed by Miss Robles. It draws inspiration from the unique culture of Yata, featuring rhombus-cut diamonds as its central stones. The entire piece exudes a cool, elegant vibe that truly reflects Yata’s essence.”

Ashlyn whispered to Katelyn, leaning in, “She may be unpleasant, but you have to acknowledge her creativity.”

Katelyn agreed with a nod. “Exactly, and her piece even seems tailor-made for the Yata royalty.”

Indeed, Fiona was the most knowledgeable about Yata. Being the royal family’s exclusive jewelry designer meant one had to have an in-depth understanding of their culture.

Truth be told, Katelyn had been surprised when she received an invite from the Yata royal family. Cultural norms varied greatly from one nation to another. The messages the royal family wanted to convey would naturally differ too. It would make more sense for a local designer to be chosen.

Ashlyn exhaled quietly and replied, “Fiona might be picked, but just thinking of her gloating later is irritating.”

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Fiona could end up taunting them with her biting remarks.

Katelyn offered a slight smile. “Let’s just disregard her. Nothing else matters.”

Even though Fiona’s attitude was bothersome, the reality was that her design was the most suitable for the royal family’s needs, and they had to accept that.

Ashlyn pressed her lips together, feeling frustrated with Fiona, yet she chose to remain silent. She had prepared herself for this outcome.

After the presentation of all the works that had advanced, the host took the microphone and addressed the excited crowd.

“Now, it’s time for the second round. In this stage, designers will be required to bring their crafts to life right here and now.”

The room fell into stunned silence.

For jewelry designers, creating their pieces was typically a meticulous process, allowing time for refinement and perfection. What was being asked of them, however, seemed beyond belief—creating something meaningful in mere minutes. It was almost an insult to call it a “piece of art.” Such haste would only waste precious materials.

Ashlyn turned toward Katelyn, her brow furrowed in confusion. “How can they expect us to do this?”

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