As soon as the mention of Ivan's name reached his ears, Steven understood the topic of their hushed conversation. With a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, he chuckled and said, "To be honest, I wasn't keen on coming here. My creations are usually reserved for high-fashion runways, not reality TV shows. But Ariana sweet-talked me into it by promising that my designs would be displayed at the triumphant awards ceremony."

Sarah felt a tinge of nervousness and turned to Ariana, asking quietly, "What if I don't win the competition?"

"I have faith in you, Sarah. Just give it your all and try not to let the stress get to you." Ariana smiled comfortingly and then retrieved a stunning set of jewelry from her bag. The earrings were pearls surrounded by fragments of diamonds, and the necklace was particularly special, in the form of a revered symbol—a mother holding a baby.

Sarah was taken aback and asked, "How did you figure out what my song for today was about?"

Sarah hadn't shared the details of her performance with Ariana.