Chapter 45. Revenge

Camila stepped through the grand arches of the competition venue, her heels clicking confidently against the polished marble floor. The buzz of anticipation from the crowd mingled with the soft clink of champagne flutes, creating an atmosphere that was both electric and elegant.

“Welcome to the final round of the Inspire and Create!” the host’s voice boomed over the speakers. “This year’s theme, ladies and gentlemen, is ‘True Love’- a tribute to the timeless bond that inspires passion and design.”

A murmur of excitement rippled through the audience. Camila’s heart skipped a beat, and she felt her pulse quicken. She scanned the room, taking in the sea of eager faces, all waiting to witness the unveiling of designs inspired by such a personal and profound emotion.

“True love,” she whispered under her breath, her words tinged with a bittersweet edge. It was a cruel twist of fate; the theme was a mirror image of her most cherished creation, the one Layla had so shamele