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us glint in his eyes, the presenter savoured the moment, bui

forgettable. As the spotlight danced across the sea of faces, he lifte

ind struggling to process what she'd heard. The room fell silent, h

ophia slightly jabbed her ribs, making Luna slowly stand to her feet, her legs tr

ith a nervous smile appearing on her face. As she ascended the stairs to the stage, the silence shatter

of nervous laughs that sprang from her throat. Her hands trembled as she

bled to receive such an incredible honour. I want to say a big thank you to my team, without whom I wouldn't be standing here today. This award is a re

ped in a sea of warm smiles and outstretched congratulatory hands which she shook. The excha

drawn back to the memory of her mother. She would have bee

cated teacher who taught at the local school. It wasn't a life of luxury, but it was comfortable despite the challen

f to secure her a scholarship to a prestigious university. But just as she thought fortu

work as a maid at Mr. Garrett's home. Luna's thoughts were interrupted by Sophia's congratulatory

e of this would have happened if it weren't for you,

o now that you've won this." Luna's gaze swept across the room, taking in the familiar faces of business

ow if there are more awards to be won." She winke

ight," Luna said, her eyes locked on the crowd. "I mean, di

t win the award for Best Business Strategy but when YOU won the award for CEO

t threatened to erupt. "Serves her right for trying to po

night. Who knows, maybe this award will give us the edge we need to take down R

phia and her dad had been like family to her. Just when she thought it was over

ut feel grateful that Sophia had her back all the way, anyone in her position could have b

agues and friends. She smiled, feeling thankful for the support. Just then

rs. The sweet fragrance hit her nose as she inhaled it slightly, her eye

n. Congratulations on your newfound success." A shiver ran down

had she made