Once the host concluded the introduction, she gestured towards the judges’ panel with a smile, saying, “Joining us today is Princess Ryanna, a royal family member well-known for her fashion sense and profound jewelry design knowledge. She embodies the ideal judge to identify our next royal designer.”

Ryanna stood up, smiled at everyone, and gave a small nod and wave in greeting.

The crowd erupted into a thunderous round of applause.

The host went on to introduce Annie, saying, “Next to her is Earl Annie, one of our head judges for this event as well.”

The applause continued, though less vigorously than for Ryanna.

Annie, however, didn’t mind. She stood up, flashed a smile, and greeted everyone with confidence in front of the camera. Her graceful and composed manner was a perfect fit for the occasion.

As the host introduced the next judge, a murmur of surprise swept through the crowd. Unfamiliar with the new face, many attendees exchanged puzzled looks and whispered, “Who is this man? He’s a mystery to us.”

Others were equally curious, but shook their heads in confusion, replying, “I don’t know either. I’ve never heard of him in the jewelry design world.”

Comments also noted his youthful appearance. “He’s quite young, not at all what you’d expect from a typical jewelry designer.”

Despite this, he held a prominent position as the head judge, which indicated that his prestige commanded the King’s trust. This meant his credentials were undoubtedly impressive!

Yet, when Katelyn spotted him, a subtle smile formed on her lips. To most, this individual was a mystery. However, it was his mentorship that had introduced Katelyn to the world of jewelry design. Katelyn could rightfully consider him her mentor, although he often insisted that he taught no one.

Ashlyn appeared slightly puzzled, commenting, “He looks somewhat familiar, yet I can’t place him.”

She racked her brain, trying to match him with known figures in the jewelry design world, but came up empty. The few renowned personalities didn’t include him. For someone to judge in such a prestigious competition, his stature must be significant. Given the situation, it was strange that Ashlyn didn’t know him. This felt too unusual to ignore.

“This should not be a new name to you,” Katelyn said with a smile. “You’ll recognize him as soon as you hear his name.”

Ashlyn’s curiosity was instantly piqued. From Katelyn’s reaction, it was clear that she recognized the man.

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She glanced at Katelyn, her confusion deepening, and asked, “Who is he? Please tell me quickly.”

Katelyn gave her a knowing, mysterious smile. “Just a little longer. You’ll find out soon.”

Left hanging, Ashlyn was momentarily at a loss for words. At that moment, Katelyn’s teasing was particularly maddening. It was clear that Katelyn knew the mystery man’s identity but was enjoying dragging out the suspense.

Frustrated, Ashlyn half-joked, “You are annoying!”

Katelyn’s smile only widened at this.

Meanwhile, the host on stage consulted her cue cards before turning to face the camera, her voice brightening as she laughed. “Let’s introduce our next extraordinary judge! He is…”

The host paused briefly, and the crowd waited in anticipation, eager to hear what would come next. The suspense was palpable as everyone was curious about the identity of the mysterious figure. Then, with a raised voice, the host announced, “He is a titan of the jewelry industry, Khalid Scott!”

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