Chapter 374
Gavin Winslow's knuckles turned white as he glared at Gabrielle Winston's arrogant expression.
"Versini Couture has no place for someone of your low character."
His icy voice echoed through the live broadcast.
"Keeping you here would only pollute our work environment."
Security personnel immediately stepped forward.
"Please leave immediately."
Gabrielle's face burned under the piercing stares from all directions. She desperately turned to Isabella Evans for help.
Isabella hadn't expected Gavin to support Sophia Laurent so vehemently.
She forced a smile and stepped forward to mediate.
"Director Winslow, there must be some misunderstanding."
Isabella lowered her posture. "Gabrielle just had some personal issues with Ms. Laurent. She acted impulsively—"
Gavin cut her off coldly.
"Ms. Evans, are you here to compete today?"
Isabella froze. "I accompanied Gabrielle."
"Then you may both leave."
Isabella's pupils constricted.
"With Gabrielle's disqualification, her companion naturally has no reason to stay."
His words landed like a hammer. Isabella's face drained of color.
How dare Versini treat a business partner this way?
The venue erupted in murmurs. All eyes turned to Sophia.
The young woman stood quietly in her white dress, her delicate features radiating quiet intensity.
A stark contrast to Gabrielle's disheveled appearance.
Gabrielle dug her nails into her palms, venom swirling in her eyes.
"Sophia, the Winstons won't—"
Before she could finish, security began dragging her out.
Isabella shot Sophia a furious glare before silently following.
The press remained deathly quiet, only daring to glance sideways at the mysterious Ms. Laurent.
The live footage instantly went viral.
#SophiaLaurentPregnancy? trended at number one.
"The timeline doesn't add up. Mr. Valdemar's been comatose for two months..."
"The Versini director's obvious bias suggests something's going on!"
Gabrielle's fans raged online.
"How dare some fashion competition humiliate our Gabrielle?"
"Are the judges blind?"