James didn’t want to waste any more time talking to them. He held the tablet and turned sideways, wanting to watch it alone.
Kara, who was standing on the stage, had a sweet smile. The hostess asked her to speak a few words, and she nodded and took the microphone from the hostess.
Looking at everyone below the stage staring at her, she felt that she was dizzy and her mind was blank. She didn’t know what to say.
Suddenly, seeing Donald waving under the stage, Kara realized she was going to advertise.
She cleared her throat and said, “The reason I won the award is not that I am outstanding but because my instructors are very powerful. They are Master Larry from Grafit Studio and my senior Donald.
“The success of a work must not be a person’s talent, but your support and guidance.
“Thank you! Because of you, I, who never stood under the light, dare to straighten my back and stride forward!”
After Kara finished this sentence, the initial nervousness was gone. She was excited.
Kara gradually calmed down, and her smile became more relaxed. She was very grateful to Donald for using this method to let her relax.
She suddenly thought of James and clenched the microphone.
Kara added, “It is a great honor for my work to be recognized by the judges, and I am also very happy that I can stand here. However, the person I want to thank the most in my heart right now is my boyfriend.
“He taught me many things, encouraged me to bravely participate in this competition, and constantly inspired me in the process of my creation.
“I feel that being able to know him is the greatest fortune of my life.”
Kara said sincerely with red-rimmed eyes.
She was only eighteen years old. Calling James “husband” was a little weird, so she called him boyfriend.
The hostess glanced at Kara, and the corner of his mouth was a little stiff. The hostess said, ‘She not only advertised but also showed off the love between her and her boyfriend.
Every single man will be so envious.’
Hearing Kara’s words, James stared at the screen with his brown eyes. His fingers gently tapped Kara’s little face on the screen.
Suddenly, he got up, picked up the hat on the table, put on his glasses, and threw the tablet computer to Nolan.
“Mr. James, where are you going?”
“I’m going to look for my wife. Watch out.”
“Mr. James, it’s too dangerous for you to be alone. Let John accompany you.” Nolan was worried.
“It’s more dangerous to bring someone with me.”
James didn’t want to listen to Nolan’s nagging, so he got up and left the room.
At the venue of the award ceremony, the hostess shouted after taking back the microphone.
“Next, let’s welcome the honored guest to give the award to the winner!”
Kara turned around and saw Jadon walking over with the trophy. She stared at him in surprise.
“I happen to be the substitute teacher of Grafit Studio. Now that I can advertise, I will do it. I hope you can visit the studio. Good coffee and paintings are waiting for you.”
The audience burst into laughter.
The hostess was somewhat helpless.
The hostess thought, ‘This is the home court of the holder. I didn’t expect these two to come here to advertise.’
However, Jadon was present. The hostess didn’t dare to say anything. She could only smile in agreement and praise Grafit Studio.
“Kara, I hope this trophy can bring good luck to you and help you create more touching works in the future.” Jadon held the trophy. His gaze was gentle, and his tone was intimate.
Moreover, when he handed the trophy to Kara, he deliberately put his arm on Kara’s shoulder and stared at her tenderly.
The audience looked at the two people on the stage and discussed. They thought, ‘Kara just said that she wanted to thank her boyfriend. Could it be that her boyfriend is Jadon?
Otherwise, how could she create such outstanding work? She is only eighteen years old!’
Kara didn’t know what the others were talking about. She excitedly expressed her thanks and pretended to unintentionally avoid his arm, taking the trophy from his hand.
Under the stage, Kara held the trophy and ran to Donald with joy.
“Donald, Donald, this trophy is so heavy.”
“If it’s too heavy, you can give it to me. I will put it in my gallery. It can advertise for my gallery.” Donald smiled and wanted to take the trophy away from her.
“Donald, this is my first trophy. I want to give it to James.” Kara immediately held the trophy in her arms nervously.
Donald was surprised. He was a little envious of James for having a woman who loved him so much.
“I was just joking with you. How can I get your trophy in my gallery? But don’t forget the work you owe me. I’m still waiting to sell it.”
Kara pouted.
She held the trophy in her arms and took a photo. Then she immediately sent the photo to James.
However, James did not respond. She sighed in frustration.
Donald also took a photo of Kara and sent it to James, who quickly responded.
James said, “Are you envious of me? My wife is good-looking and capable. She will soon be able to earn money to support me.”
Donald rolled his eyes.
He thought, ‘This man is infuriating.’
“Kara, congratulations on getting this trophy. There will be a celebration party tonight. Do you want to go?” Jadon walked over and asked softly.
Kara blinked and looked at Donald questioningly.
Donald raised his eyebrows and glanced at Jadon. Then he said, “You can stay here. There are many seniors here, so I can introduce you to them.”
“OK!” Kara nodded.
The last was the finale, the champion of the competition, Kendra.
Kendra had been learning painting since she was a child. She had won many international awards. Her works were unique and recognizable.
Staring at her work, Kara admired Kendra.
“Donald, Miss Kendra is awesome!” Kara could not help saying.
Donald touched his lower jaw and said with a bit of contempt, “Her work is not bad, and she is beautiful. But she is ungracious.”
“What do you mean?” Kara was puzzled.
“Nothing. What you need to learn is her work. Don’t learn how she does things.”
After hearing Donald’s words, Kara raised her eyebrows and stared at the woman who was flashing light on the stage.
Kara laughed and said, “Donald, if I win this championship next time, I will put the trophy in your gallery, okay?”
“It’s good to have confidence, but blind optimism is just daydreaming.” Donald raised his eyebrows and tapped her forehead.
Kara pushed his hand away.
She frowned and provoked him angrily.
Kara thought, ‘Isn’t it just the first place? I am still young. I will study hard and work hard. I will get it.’
At the end of the ceremony, the organizer invited all the winners to the celebration party.
Donald wanted to take Kara to meet some seniors. Kara followed Donald closely. Jadon, who was standing beside them, stared coldly at Kara, and frowned unhappily.
Jadon thought, ‘Donald is a hindrance!’
Jadon made a phone call and a judge immediately came to talk to Donald.
Donald couldn’t refuse, so he accompanied the judge to chat.
Jadon was about to look for Kara when a woman walked up to Kara and sized Kara up with a hostile gaze.
He ground his teeth in frustration and could only stop.
“Are you Kara?”
Kara heard someone call her. She turned around and saw Kendra, who had changed into a suit. Kara nodded.
Kendra said with a smile, “You have a good relationship with Donald, right?”
After she glanced at Kara arrogantly, her gaze fell on Donald.
Kara followed her gaze and glanced at Donald. Then Kara nodded again.
“Yes, he is a senior.”
“You still don’t know his secret, right?” Kendra smiled with disdain.