Chapter 428 - 428: I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong

He needed them to clear her name. He knew Savannah would not steal anything from other people because she does not lack material things. 

Elliott felt her blood boiling in her head. She had been the head designer in the fashion industry in LA for so many years, and she was used to being respected by others. She never expected that she would be threatened to lower her head to a youngster.

Dylan's voice came again, "Are we clear now? I don't want to repeat my words, take back what you've said,"

"Don't worry, we'll get this taken care of. The competitor's reputation is also about the reputation of the contest, and we won't let any gossip go out." Profession Bowden said quickly.

***

At the same time, the atmosphere was strained in the backstage dressing room.

Ten minutes passed, and Savannah was still standing there, refusing to leave.

"Miss Schultz, I'm sorry. Ms. Elliott said if you don't leave in ten minutes, we have to force you to leave." A security staff member said sharply.

"I didn't do anything wrong. Why should I quit? I'm not leaving until I'm cleared." Savannah looked at him with restive eyes. 

The competitors gathered around Katrina were staring at Savannah and muttering.

"Elliott has disqualified her, but she still has the nerve to stay?"

"No wonder she has the nerve to steal."

"She doesn't look like such a girl…"

"My conclusion, she feared to accept defeat," 

***

Rumors spread to the ears of Savannah, making her heart sink.

The security staff, at last, couldn't wait. They checked the time and then walked to her, ready to drag her out.

The rest of the participants gloated over their competitor's misfortune. But just at that moment, there came the click of high-heeled shoes and footstep at the door, and then Elliott and Professor Bowden appeared again.

Everyone was surprised to see them back, more surprised to hear what they said.

"All right, you can leave first," Professor Bowden said to the security staff.

Elliott, with a cloudy expression on her face, looked coldly at Savannah, then around the surrounding people, raising her voice.

"Keep quiet. The whole thing is a mistake. Savannah will stay here and play on. Nobody's allowed to spread any rumors outside."

Her remark pulled Savannah up short. She was shocked when hearing what Elliott had said. 

"Ms. Elliott, why? How could it be a mistake? Didn't you find my necklace in Savannah's fitting room just now?" Katrina said busily. 

"We didn't see Savannah take your necklace. With so many people coming and going, anyone could sneak into that fitting room to plant the necklace. Do you have evidence that Savannah took it?" Elliott looked at Katrina, frowning. 

"We're very clear about Savannah's temperament, and we don't think she would do anything that would ruin her career." Professor Bowden added.

"But Elliott, you just said that..." Katrina looked anxious.

"Enough! Just now, I was too impulsive. I've talked about it with Professor Bowden and made the decision. We can't lose a good designer. Katrina, about your necklace... Could it be that you carelessly dropped it in the wrong place?" Elliott said impatiently.

Katrina stood there in amazement. Obviously, Elliott didn't want to pursue the matter.

She gritted her teeth and said nothing more.

"Do you understand?" Elliott cast another serious look at the crowd. "Say no more about it. If anyone dares to bring this up again, I'll disqualify him or her immediately and never allow that person to participate in the competition in the future! Another thing, it's not good to spread lies during the competition, I look forward to everyone's professional way of competing,"

"Yes, Ms. Elliott," all the competitors gasped and nodded rapidly.

After that, Elliott and Professor Bowden left.

Savannah did not move for a long time, still not fully recovered.

Elliott, who was determined to disqualify her from the contest ten minutes ago, suddenly changed her attitude and even tried to protect her reputation from being hurt.

That was unbelievable!

Savannah had no time to consider it carefully. The semi-finals were going to start. She hurriedly adjusted her dress and hair before going out.

Anyway, it was lucky to dodge a bullet!

***

After the semi-finals, as expected, Savannah advanced to the finals. She walked out of the exhibition center with a jumping pulse. She was too happy to think about the recent chaos inside backstage. 

Kaiden was waiting for her at the door. 

"Mommy! Congratulations!" He ran across and jumped to flung his arms around her neck. 

At the sight of Kaiden, Savannah's bad mood disappeared immediately. She didn't turn down his kind offer of sending her home. She felt energized seeing her little boy patiently waiting for her. She runs her fingers through his hair and cheerfully said, "You must be tired waiting for me,"

"No, Mommy! I didn't felt tired nor bored," A sweet smile drew to Kaiden's tiny face. 

Louis got into the driver's seat and started the car. 

"Mommy, I'm really happy for you! I'm sure you're going to win the first prize in the final!" Kaiden cried excitingly in Savannah's arms.

"Why do you have so much confidence in me?" Savannah smiled as she embraced him to her bosom.

"Because you're my mommy!" Kaiden replied proudly.

Savannah laughed. Then she thought of something. 

"Kaiden, I got a question for you."

"What?"

"Has your father been here just now? Or did he call you or ask you anything?" Savannah was still wondering why Elliott let go of her for no reason. Besides Dylan, she didn't know who else would help her in this matter.

Dylan knew about her disqualification and talked with Elliott?

"No. Daddy didn't come. He didn't call me," said Kaiden casually, rubbing his ears.

"Really?" asked Savannah incredulously.

"Miss Schultz, Kaiden didn't lie. Mr. Sterling was in a meeting in the company this morning." Louis turned around at the right time and winked at Kaiden.

Savannah breathed a sigh of relief. Maybe she just thought too much.

She was afraid of his secret help. She didn't want to owe him more.