Chapter 191: Competition

It seems that, because he had to participate in the Norris Family competition, he was very diligent. Even when he was sick yesterday, he still drew for half the night," she said.

"For the Norris Family competition?" Victoria asked.

The submission deadline for the Norris Family competition had already arrived, and it was necessary to submit the proposal to the Norris Family. Victoria had also gone to the Norris Family.

As soon as she arrived, she saw Mario standing on the side, looking at her. "You're here," he said.

But his expression was somewhat strange, as if he was embarrassed in a way that was different from usual.

"Yes, Mario," Victoria replied.

He looked a bit haggard. "Have you heard about...what happened between Yesenia and me?" he asked.

Victoria understood immediately. He was embarrassed because of that. "Yes, I've heard her mention it. It caused quite a stir. So, what are you going to do about it?"

Because Grayson had suddenly had an accident, she had been in the hospital all day yesterday and hadn't had a chance to ask Yesenia.

He sighed. "My family is pressuring me to marry Yesenia. I really don't know what to do. If possible, could you talk to Yesenia for me? It's unlikely that we'll end up together."

Victoria was taken aback. "Talk to her...but she didn't say she definitely wants to marry you. From what I understand, she doesn't have any feelings for you. She's not the type to be persistent. Do you have some kind of misunderstanding about her?"

"But my family convinced her to consider marrying me, even though I cannot marry her," he said. Victoria looked at him in surprise. Yesenia had been convinced? How had the Norris family managed to do that?

"Why can't you marry her?" Victoria sensed that there was more to the story.

"I have someone else I love, Engineer Griffin. My family doesn't approve of her because she's a celebrity. They come from a long line of architects and don't want an actress to marry into the Norris family. When they saw that Yesenia was also in the field of architecture, they wanted me to marry her instead of a celebrity."

Victoria understood. "Your family has a bias against celebrities..."

He sighed, looking pained. "I'm telling you all this because I hope you can talk to her. But the truth is, we can't even have an honest conversation without fighting."

Victoria didn't know what to say. Mario, who seemed so serious and composed, could also argue like anyone else. But she couldn't do anything about it. Her own love life was a mess, and she didn't have the experience to help others. "By the way, I saw Erica's work," he said, changing the subject.

"Oh? How was it?"

"It was pretty good," he said, sounding surprised. "I didn't think she was capable of design work, but her creations were stunning."

Victoria's pupils flickered, but she didn't say anything. She smiled faintly and said, "Now I'm curious too. I can't wait to see her work."

After submitting her own work, Victoria didn't stay. At the Norris Family, Laura invited Erica to dinner and said with a smile, "I've read your work. I've always said that you have great talent."

Erica humbly smiled and said, "It's thanks to my aunt's guidance."

"You will definitely win the championship this time. You can rest assured. I've seen all the works, and no one else's work can compare to yours."

Erica was overjoyed and thanked Laura repeatedly before leaving.

At this moment, someone said, "We saw a work that seems very interesting."

Laura looked at the staff and asked, "What work? Let me see."

"It was submitted this afternoon, and it seems to be from Huan Yu."

Huan Yu?

Laura took the work and glanced at it. Her eyes flickered, but soon she saw the name on it.

It was actually drawn by Victoria?

Disgust appeared on her face.

"Pass on it."

"Why? The more I look at it, the more stunning it is. It's a great piece of art."

The staff asked in confusion.

It wasn't until Laura turned around with a cold expression that the staff quickly shut their mouth.

The next day, Victoria arrived at the company.

Quiana walked over with a sneer. "Oh, I thought you, who was personally named by the minister to participate in the competition, would be so powerful. As a result, you were passed in the first round."

Victoria was stunned and looked at everyone before thinking for a moment.

"The results are out? Let me see."

She took the results and looked carefully.

"What are you looking at? Whether you look or not, you have been passed. You thought your little tricks could deceive everyone, but when you got to a professional company, they immediately saw through you. Oh, by the way, I heard that Erica was selected. She is really getting more and more successful. Everyone knows that she is a talented and beautiful designer. Look at you."

Although Victoria had expected it, she still felt a bit unwilling when she saw that they really passed her so unceremoniously.

Was the Norris Family really resorting to any means necessary to promote Erica?

No, she couldn't just watch Erica receive the award, especially since she felt that Erica's work was largely based on the one she had drawn.

"Enough." Victoria gave her a deep look and walked away.

"Oh, why are you angry with me when others don't like your design? It's hilarious. If you have the ability, go and vent your anger at the Norris Family."

Victoria walked out of the company, feeling dissatisfied.

She couldn't let this opportunity pass. She wanted the prize and the Norris Family's project.

After thinking about it, she called Mario. "Eu, it seems that President Norris passed my work in this competition. Do you know anything about it?"

"I...I heard about it, I asked her, but she only said it didn't fit the theme. When I tried to ask more, she didn't want to talk to me anymore," Victoria said with a bitter smile.

"It seems that President Norris knows that my painting is still pretty good..."

"But my aunt has always been strong-willed, my persuasion won't work, and I may not be able to help you,"

Victoria continued.

"It's okay, Eric, I know. There will be a closing banquet later, where everyone's designs and grades will be announced. I have been eliminated now, and no one will invite me. I just hope to go and see for myself why I was eliminated, so I won't feel regretful," Victoria explained.

He thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I promise you."

After hanging up, Victoria clenched her phone tightly.

Did Erica really think her work was that easy to dismiss?

On the other side, Erica was excited to see that Victoria's work had been eliminated.

"I really want to see what she looks like now," Erica thought to herself.

At that moment, she heard Mario talking to Laura inside.

"I want to get an invitation for my friend to come and see what the champion's work looks like," Mario said.