Albina ignored her, and looked at Liliana and Linda, smiling at them both:
-Your works are very wonderful. As a woman I can’t resist these beautiful cheongsams.
His compliments were sincere. That made both of them shocked for a moment.
Because of Yolanda, the two of them did not have a very friendly attitude towards Albina, and even with slight animosity.
But to their surprise, Albina had praised their work and sincerely congratulated them, making Liliana and Linda feel a little embarrassed. They were older than Albina and had been in this industry longer.
Their expressions softened, and Liliana even smiled at Albina and said:
-I’ve seen your work during the first contest before, it looked stunning. Even though you are a rookie, you are very talented.
The three of them talked and ignored Yolanda, which made her angry and upset.
-Well, we have other things to do, so don’t stay here. If you disturb Miss Espina and affect her presentation, you can’t take responsibility.
Yolanda interrupted their talk.
Liliana and Linda’s expressions were a bit unpleasant, but they kept their mouths shut and smiled apologetically to Albina.
Albina was used to it. Yolanda had always been like that, feeling that everyone had to be focused on her.
Yolanda looked at Albina’s calm appearance and became even angrier.
The door to the study was open, and when Yolanda inadvertently glanced at the clothes she had hung up and suddenly flashed a smile.
She was looking forward to seeing Albina’s face when the next thing happened.
Albina didn’t want to spend another second with her and closed the study door directly.
Macos looked back at her:
-Albina, Yolanda has bothered you again.
Albina grimaced:
-Yes, Liliana and Linda’s work is excellent, it’s really worth showing off.
Hearing this, Macos was a bit more serious:
-If there are none particularly outstanding after that, I’m afraid these two could take two of the top three spots. You’re under a lot of pressure.
Nevertheless, Albina sat back in a chair, her whole body becoming very relaxed, and her eyes closing.
-Albina, how can you still be so relaxed right now,” Macos was a little anxious and sat down next to her. If there are more highlights after that, you might not even be able to place in the top three.
Albina opened her eyes and gave him a weak look.
Macos didn’t have enough confidence in her, that’s why she was so worried all the time.
But she could understand that, after all, she was young and inexperienced.
-If it turns out like this, it means I still have to improve – Albina’s voice is very serene, as she poured him a glass of water and handed it to him -Mr. Murillo, drink some water.
Macos looked at Albina, who was acting unhurried, with an elegant white dress, white skin and perfect features.
Little by little, Macos also relaxed.
-Okay.
He picked up the glass of water and drank it in one gulp.
-But you’re right, too. I’ve seen all your efforts this month, and I’ve read the draft design, which I can’t pick any flaws. So if we really can’t sneak into the top three, we have no regrets. After all, there is a lot of talent in this design industry.
Albina smiled and said nothing.
In fact, she was still confident.
And she told him so much was to reassure him.
The music continued on stage and it was already number 20 presenting. After five more contestants, it was time for the break.
At that moment, there was a knock on Albina’s door.
She frowned in disbelief.
Could it be Yolanda?
Albina opened the door, and it was a staff member.
-Miss Espina, you have a visitor.
Albina looked at him suspiciously:
-Who is it?
-It’s Mr. Santangel. He says he has a surprise for you and has asked me to take you somewhere.
Albina suddenly blushed.
She remembered that Umberto was going to accompany her today, but he couldn’t come because of a company matter and he would finish solving it as soon as possible and hurry to see his match.
Macos also heard what the staff said and looked at her with a mocking expression:
-I didn’t expect Mr. Santangel to be so romantic.
Albina blushed even more:
-Mr. Murillo, you just came to watch my game.
-Hahaha. Your number is in the back and there’s a break later. No need to rush you, take your time.
Albina smiled and left with the staff.
-I’m the only one left.
Macos lamented, looking boredly at the display of clothes.
After about five minutes, there was another knock at the door.
Macos turned in surprise:
-Back so soon?
He walked over, opened the door and smiled.
-Albina, why are you so….
At the moment he looked up and met Umberto’s eyes. Then he asked in bewilderment:
-Mr. Santangel, why are you here?
-I’m here to watch the game,” he looked towards the inner room and asked. Where is Albina?
-You… -Macos suddenly thought of something and smacked his forehead- -Oh my God!
-What the hell is going on! -Umberto stared at him and asked.
Macos also panicked:
-A moment ago there was a staff member, who said that you wanted to give Albina a surprise, so we all didn’t suspect and Albina has followed that person.
Umberto froze for a moment, got up with a jerk and headed for the exit, giving Ruben instructions at the same time to look for her in the room.
He deliberately took Albina with him and trapped her so that if she didn’t make it to the match, she would be considered to have quit. The trap was too obvious!
Once eliminated in the second match, she wouldn’t stand a chance.
That was no longer the most important thing, after all it was only one match. If that person hurt her, how could she, a girl, resist.
Macos said very anxiously and regretfully:
-I should have been more attentive….. It was my fault…
Umberto said to him:
-Don’t blame yourself. It’s because that person borrowed my identity so that Albina would be deceived.
After all, few people knew about his relationship with Albina, least of all an ordinary staff member, so he didn’t suspect anything when he invited her on Umberto’s behalf.
He told her with a stern look:
-Macos, stay here. If Albina comes back, you inform me, if not, arrange everything first. Before the competition, I’ll bring her back.
His confident, commanding aura was easily convincing.
Macos nodded:
-Good!