Chapter 959: Chapter 959: The Meaning of Competition is Fairness
Chapter 959 -959: The Meaning of Competition is Fairness
Xaviera Evans had just stepped out of the make-up room when she ran into Eve Dolemanâs manager, who stood in front of her with a belligerent stance, looking for trouble.
Xaviera raised her eyes, coolly scanning the other party, âPlease step aside.â
The manager scrutinized Xaviera, indeed she was very beautiful, ranking among the best even among female celebrities. It didnât matter if she was a designer, her face alone was enough to threaten Eve.
Strangely, the manager also found this little designer somewhat familiar, as if she had seen her somewhere before.
âHey! Girl, Iâd like to remind you, itâs enough to just show up for todayâs competition. Donât take it too seriously,â the arrogant manager warned.
âWhy?â Xaviera asked impassively.
The manager burst out laughing at her question, as if she had heard a joke: âWhat gives you the right to ask? This show was tailored for our Eve, sheâs the eventual winner. So, your struggles are in vain, you wonât become the champion.â
âI know youâre a designer and naturally proud, but understand this: this is a variety show. Rank doesnât matter here. Among the contestants, Eve is the most famous. No one else dares to challenge her, and youâre no exception!â
âI warn you, be careful during todayâs competition. Regardless of your abilities, you must contain yourself. If you steal Eveâs thunder, you will face the consequences!â
Xaviera couldnât help but laugh: âIsnât the purpose of the competition fairness? If the outcome can be manipulated, whatâs the point?â
âPoint?â The manager was taken aback for a few seconds before laughing crazily: âWhatâs the use of fairness?! The audience wants to see Eve. Who wants to see you!? Regardless of whether you accept it, the ultimate winner can only be Eve. If you dare steal her thunder, prepare to be humiliated on stage.â
âEve has influential backers, and the support of the Hughes family. What do you have to compete with her? I advise you to know your place and stop struggling futilely.â
Xaviera chuckled lightly. She didnât have much interest in this variety show and hadnât thought about becoming champion. But now, provoked by someone who didnât know their place, she was tempted to take on a challenge.
Moreover, hearing from the manager that the actress had the surname Doleman and belonged to the Hughes family, there was even less reason for Xaviera to back down.
The manager turned around and left, seemingly certain that Xaviera had been intimidated by Eveâs identity, thus she wouldnât dare to challenge their authority.
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Xaviera was waiting backstage to enter the design area when she received a call from an unknown number.
âMiss Evans, hello, itâs Jaba! Do you remember me?â The voice on the other end of the line was a middle-aged man, but he spoke very respectfully.
Xaviera thought for a few seconds before realizing that Jaba was the director of Torree City TV station. She chuckled, âOh, itâs you, Jaba!â
Jaba was extremely excited: âMiss Evans, itâs been six years since we last met. Iâm honored that you came to Torree City to participate in the program! If it wasnât for you and Elijah Flack saving my daughter, she wouldnât have survived. You two are our familyâs saviors.â
Xavieraâs memories came flooding back. When she was young, she loved to play around, finding life on Lohill too boring. Whenever Elijah filmed, she used to accompany him. During an explosive scene that went awry causing a fire and panic evacuations, Xaviera rushed into the fire after hearing a little girlâs cry. Elijah, worried about her safety, followed suit. Fortunately, they successfully rescued the girl and both were unscathed. That little girlâs father was Jaba.
Xaviera laughed modestly: âI just did what I could.â
Jaba continued enthusiastically: âMiss Evans, Iâve previously invited Mr. Flack over for dinner and he always declined. I didnât expect both siblings to be here this time. After the program, if you have time, could you join us for a meal? My daughter really wants to thank you in person.â
âI heard that youâre the famous fashion designer from Lohill, youâre amazing! With your status, you should have been a mentor! Why are you a participant? Youâre really extraordinary! My daughter looks up to you as a role model! She wants to be as excellent as you!â
Xaviera smiled softly: âThe mentors have already been chosen. Being a contestant is also quite good!â