Chapter 609
Chapter 609:
After a swift consultation with the competition organizers, the staff member decided to disqualify Yelena, announcing over the PA system that her results were canceled and she was to be expelled from the venue. They also banned her from all future competitions, thinking this would make Austin happy. However, when they looked at Austin again, they noticed his expression was darker than before.
Confused, the staff member wondered, “What was going on? What more did Austin want? What would it take to please him p>
“What a disgrace! Cheating in a competition, and on television no less. How can our family face anyone now?” Elianna, visibly upset, exclaimed.
Donna immediately defended Yelena, saying, “No, Yelena wouldn’t cheat p>
“People have pointed it out, and you still deny it?” Elianna snapped back. “If she didn’t cheat, I’ll eat my hat p>
Donna’s lips twitched, convinced that the old lady had misjudged the situation this time. Despite what others might say, Donna remained steadfast in her belief that Yelena would never cheat.
“Yelena did not cheat,” Katelyn suddenly said, her voice firm.
Elianna looked taken aback. Since Yelena had helped arrange a renowned doctor for Katelyn’s surgery, Katelyn had shown subtle support for her. Normally, it was harmless, but today…
“Katelyn, do you have any evidence?” Elianna demanded.
Katelyn responded calmly, “I don’t have proof, but I trust Yelena’s character p>
“Those who doubt her should provide evidence p>
At that moment, Yelena, standing on stage, echoed Katelyn’s challenge. She addressed the organizers, saying, “If you’re accusing me of cheating and deciding to disqualify me and my team, then please, present your evidence.” The room fell silent, everyone waiting for a response.
The organizers turned to Sonya, who suddenly felt overwhelmed by the attention. It seemed like everyone was deferring to her, placing her in a position of authority. “I saw it with my own eyes,” she said. “That hairpin on her head is made of silk thread, which can’t be crafted so quickly p>
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“Yelena, do you have anything to say?” the host inquired.
Yelena smiled confidently. “She’s an amateur, and she’s mistaken, but I understand. Are all of you, the professionals, also mistaken? Look closely. This isn’t silk thread; it’s twisting sticks p>
“Twisting sticks?” Under the stage lights, the twisting sticks glistened convincingly, mimicking the texture of silk.
Yelena continued, “This is a technique I developed. All you need to do is confirm if twisting sticks were among the materials provided p>
The staff hurriedly checked the list of materials and indeed found twisting sticks listed.
“Then how did you make them shine like that?” the host asked, intrigued.
“Is that really important?” Yelena replied. “I managed to do it while others didn’t even consider the possibility. What does that tell you?” She challenged, her gaze turning to the audience, who now seemed sheepish.
At this point, Austin, who had been observing silently, spoke up. “Why announce her team’s disqualification just like that? Do you understand the repercussions this could have on a designer’s career? You’re jeopardizing her professional future p>
The staff member was taken aback, looking at Austin in confusion.
Hadn’t Austin been expected to support Sonya? Why was he defending Yelena now?
Cayson also voiced his criticism. “Exactly, your actions are reprehensible! You accuse someone of cheating during a live broadcast competition without a thorough investigation, and you jeopardize their career. How do you expect to maintain credibility in the design community after this? Who will trust your competitions in the future p>
“This… We’re sorry, we made a mistake.” The staff member quickly apologized, his anxiety clear in his voice.