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Chapter 40: Winning and Losing

Richard

I knew we were going to lose, but I didn’t think we were going to lose both awards. Claire looks amazing. She’s glowing from head to toe. She doesn’t need the bright lights or a stage. Her beauty alone can light up a room. I know I should be disappointed but I can’t help but stare at her as she takes the stage preparing for her speech. She looks nervous but excited. She clears her throat as she prepares to speak.

“Wow. I don’t know what to say. I’m just a girl from a small town in North Carolina who had a dream to change the hospitality industry. I want to thank Mr. Pierre Dubois for taking a chance on hiring me. He gave me the freedom to let me run the show and I promised I wouldn’t let him down. I also want to thank my mother who is here with me tonight and my best friend Laura who never stopped believing in my potential. Thank you.” Claire exits the stage and walks back to her seat. She’s smiling from ear to ear.