Chapter 17 The staff prepared for the transition as the stage lights dimmed slightly . Sylvia tilted her head toward Yesenia with a subtle smile . " Yesenia , do you know why Dad and our brothers came today ? " Yesenia didn't bother looking at her . " Sylvia , stop flaunting how much the Mosleys favor you . I couldn't care less . " Sylvia's lips curled higher at Yesenia's indifference . She didn't believe for a second that Yesenia was truly unaffected . No matter how calm she pretended to be . Yesenia must be seething with jealousy inside . Sylvia blinked , feigning innocence . " Yesenia , what are you talking about ? You mean Dad and our brothers made time to come to support me ? " She pretended to be surprised . " Oh no , you've misunderstood . They aren't here for me . It's about GeekFlux Group . " She lowered her voice conspiratorially . " With the company in crisis , Dad and our brothers have exhausted all options . Only GeekFlux Group can save us now . Whatever happens today , they can't afford . mistakes . I know you're stubborn , but you understand their position , don't you ? " Pausing for effect , she added softly , " They've all regretted letting your leave that night . Once we overcome this , I'm sure they'll welcome you back . " Her words weren't just empty boasting . This was a warning . She needed Yesenia to understand exactly how crucial today was for the Mosley Group and the Mosley family . If anything went wrong , the consequences would be unthinkable . She wanted Yesenia to know clearly that no matter what happened , the Mosley family and the company came first . If Yesenia ever wanted to return to the family and gain their attention , she would have to endure whatever might come . When Sylvia finished speaking , Yesenia let out a nearly inaudible laugh . " Oh really ? I'm quite looking forward to it then . " Sylvia seemed pleased with this response . To her . Yesenia actually believed the Mosley family would welcome her back . How foolish . " Now we'll reveal each contestant's work for this round , " announced the host . The large screen displayed the designers ' initial sketches one by one , followed by models wearing the freshly constructed samples from backstage . The first few designs were impressive , but to the professional judges , they lacked originality . While technically flawless , none offered that breathtaking spark of innovation . Soon , it was Yesenia's turn . " Contestant Yesenia Mosley's design : ' Emberborn " . " As the host announced it . Yesenia's sketch appeared on the massive screen : a black evening gown . A murmur swept through the venue as the model emerged wearing the creation . The dress featured shattered embroidery patterns , a corseted bodice , and expansive transparent black lace spanning from chest to arms . It accentuated the model's curves while creating a stark visual contrast between the dark fabric and pale skin . Most arresting was the translucent black organza veil , draped halfway across the model's face . It swayed with each step , revealing features like some reborn enchantress emerging from shadows with destructive . resolve . The audience sat in stunned silence until the model completed her walk and returned to Yesenia's side . Then the reactions erupted . " That dress is breathtaking ! So cool ! " " Yes , demonic yet chic . That black is mesmerizing ! But does it fit the ' Hope ' theme ? She named it ' Emberborn " ? " " Don't you get it ? It's a metaphor . ' Emberborn ' means new life sparking from ashes ! This design is fire ! " " I agree . It's the best so far . It actually took my breath away . " " I'm voting for her ! " " Me too ! " 12 " Wait , there are more contestants … " " Nothing's topping this . " " Hey , don't you think the designer herself would look better in this dress than the model ? Yesenia is gorgeous . That small , elegant mole at the corner of her eye adds to her beauty , subtle yet captivating . She's got that aloof elegance ! " The Mosleys ' expressions shifted dramatically at the audience's praise . Braylon stayed silent , lost in thought . Cayden mused . " If Yesenia wins , it'll improve our odds … " Vicente's eyes flickered with admiration before he scoffed , " Yesenia's amateur skills can't compare to Sylvia's . That dress is nothing special . " Sylvia , who had just relaxed , tensed up again at the murmurs from the crowd . She had been relieved that Yesenia didn't use the designs from the sketchbook . After all , the two submitted pieces and this one were from the first few pages . Yesenia probably didn't even remember them . When that dull black dress appeared , Sylvia nearly laughed out loud . It was completely off - theme ! But then , to her disbelief , people actually thought Yesenia's rag - like black dress looked good ? Were they blind ? " Next up is contestant Sylvia Mosley's work : " Galaxy " . The initial sketch and the model appeared simultaneously before the audience . A resplendent yellow gown , its waistline melting into an ombre gradient like the moment dusk bleeds into midnight blue , utterly magnificent . Down in the crowd . Vicente eagerly raised his phone to capture his beloved sister's shining moment . But the second Sylvia's draft appeared on screen , he froze . He had studied art for two years , not professionally , but he knew the basics . The linework in Sylvia's sketch was identical to Yesenia's . His smile faded , his expression turning troubled . " Wow , so pretty ! This dress is gorgeous ! " " I love this color ! It's beautiful ! " " Amazing ! A genius indeed ! " " Hey , have you noticed ? Both Mosley designers did great . Is there some kind of design talent in that name ? " " Mosley's a rare surname in Kraitburgh , right ? There came two at once . Are they related ? " " Pfft , no way . Yesenia's whole outfit probably costs less than one of Sylvia's shoes . Same name doesn't mean same wealth . " " Stop being a snob ! Honestly , Yesenia's way prettier than that Mosley heiress . She's beautiful and has real design talent . She's gonna be rolling in cash once she makes it big ! " " Sure , and she'll out - earn a century - old family empire ? Don't embarrass yourself . " Sylvia lifted her chin , scanning the crowd below . Their awed expressions told her she'd already won . She winked at Braylon and the others , basking in triumph until she noticed the judges whispering solemnly among themselves in the front row . Sylvia frowned . What was there to debate ? Her " Galaxy " design was obviously better than Yesenia's " Emberborn " . Then the judges stood , taking the microphone from the host with grave expressions . " This callback upholds fairness and integrity . We aim to recruit outstanding designers into our studio and contribute to the fashion industry . " However , we never expected to encounter a plagiarist . Someone stole another's work in such a prestigious and formal competition . Sylvia's heart dropped . Her face paled as she instinctively stepped back until a hand clamped around her wrist . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!