Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1203

A quiet buzz swept over the audience.

“Is it really just her?”

“That’s brutal. How can one person go up against a whole team?”

Isabel’s group could barely hide their excitement. Laura, who’d just gotten her foot stepped on, forgot about the pain and broke out into a mocking laugh.

“Oh, this is too much. How does she even have the guts to stand against us? One person against our squad of elites? That sad little Sync project must be a total disaster.”

People around her were quick to join in.

“No kidding. If she’s our competition, we’ve got this in the bag.”

“Seriously, this one’s a sure win.”

“Ms. Summer, you might as well get ready to claim your prize.”

A confident smile tugged at Isabel’s lips. She smoothed her hair, her gaze dripping with disdain as she looked at Emmy. Even the professor on stage opening the envelope seemed to be moving in slow motion. Isabel was practically dying to see the look on Emmy’s face when she lost.

The music faded to silence. The old professor looked down at the card in his hand, his eyebrows briefly arching in surprise. But then he smiled, clearly impressed. He leaned toward the microphone, his voice rich and steady.

“This year’s AI Tech Rising Star Award goes to...”

Laura jumped up, grinning so hard her cheeks hurt, ready to hug Isabel. But then, before anyone could move, the professor’s next words thundered through the room.

“Congratulations to Ms. Emmy! With her ‘Sync 2.0’ AI bionic prosthesis, she’s taken the top prize by a landslide. Ms. Lincoln, please come to the stage and accept your honor!”

For a second, it felt like the whole world stopped. Isabel’s section went completely still. The team, who had been straightening ties and getting ready for their victory walk, were frozen mid-motion, their smiles still stretched awkwardly across their faces. On the big screen, that single word—Emmy—was like a slap that burned.

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