Chapter 148 Ominous Dread
Kate ignored Ruth and the disapproving looks from nearby designers.
She casually found her place and settled down. The designers sitting beside her visibly soured, deliberately creating distance with a cold snort.
Unfazed, Kate relaxed into her seat before sweeping over the entire venue with a cool gaze.
The finals of the International Design Competition held a prestigious reputation; the organizers had secured Starlight Tower exclusively for the event, and the entire floor was lavishly prepared for the occasion.
Opposite the contestants‘ seating, the judges‘ panel commanded attention, positioned with a large platform and a prominent screen between them. Each designer’s work would be showcased on this screen for all to admire and evaluate.
As Kate settled, her eyes met Miles across the judges‘ panel.
With a warm smile, Miles nodded subtly and offered a gesture of encouragement to Kate.
Returning the smile, Kate nodded back. Then she lowered her gaze and retrieved her phone. After a brief hesitation, she snapped a photo and sent it to Eric.
‘Eric, are you free to come to the finals of the International Design Competition today?”
She hoped he could make it.
This year’s competition had drawn influential figures from top companies in Capital City. Both Eric and Hendrick had reserved seats, though Hendrick hadn’t arrived yet, and Eric…
Earlier, when Kate had mentioned it to him, Eric had furrowed his brow slightly, expressing regret over his hectic schedule.
Kate sensed Eric’s company was facing challenging issues; he had been occupied and even had to travel abroad recently.
Taking a deep breath, Kate checked her phone for any replies. Finding none, she put it away and began reflecting on the past.
In her previous life, she had injured Eric, and his delayed hospital visit had worsened his condition, leading to lasting consequences. Later, a scandal engulfed Miles during the International Design Competition, affecting Eric’s company, which had ties to Miles, causing its stock to plummet.
Since then, Eric’s company has faced ongoing challenges, with competitors targeting it aggressively.
Kate also recalled the recent attempted hacking of Eric’s company’s systems she had witnessed.
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Nevertheless, they must have other tricks up their sleeves.
Kate sighed wearily and massaged her temples, sensing a headache building.
Her knowledge of her past life was scant. She had been trapped in Summer Estate, her phone only capable of calls and texts, and was unable to access the internet. She had relied on Ruth and Simon for updates from the outside world, while estate staff remained tight–lipped about external affairs.
Wait a second!
Kate’s eyes widened abruptly, her fingers tensing instinctively as a surge of ominous dread washed over her.
She recalled something crucial–details Ruth had shared about Eric’s severe injury and the subsequent media frenzy in the news and online. Ruth had even shown her photos. Eric had been attacked and badly hurt in an explosion at an abandoned factory in the eastern part of Capital City. Buried for two days before being rescued, Eric barely clung to life upon reaching the hospital. narrowly escaping death.
Lately, life with Eric had been unusually calm, and their interactions had become fewer.
Kate had been entirely consumed by preparations for the International Design Competition finals, overlooking this life–threatening incident.
After doing some mental math….
She realised it had occurred right around the time of the International Design Competition finals!