**Jenifer's POV**
The crowd buzzed with excitement over my fireworks display. Even the livestream viewers seemed captivated by what they'd witnessed.
Long after the polls closed, conversations about my work continued throughout the venue.
"Ladies and gentlemen, your patience is appreciated. We've reached the moment you've all been waiting for—announcing our competition winner."
The host's voice boomed across the space. "I know you're as eager as I am to hear this, aren't you?"
"Our champion is—" She let the silence stretch, drawing out the suspense, "Nova from Zach Group!"
The instant she said my alias, bright lights swept across the venue until they found me. Every face in the crowd turned toward me, accompanied by hushed murmurs rippling through the audience.
A woman draped in sequins dropped her jaw, her hand flying to cover her mouth. "It can't be her! Dear god, isn't that Reed Gould's wife? The president of Gould Group?"
