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After a couple of hours, the moment he arrived to declare the two chosen

victors who would be entered into the poetry contest. The presenter is

currently positioned at the forefront of the platform, clutching the document

the panel of judges bestowed upon him. Then, the presenter announced

Julian as the runner-up position. The entire audience showed great

enthusiasm and gave a round of applause. Julian was taken aback when he

took a seat. He believed that he would secure the top position. However, he

achieved only the runner-up position.

Next, the presenter announced Maura as the winner of the poetry competition

selection. The entire audience was left astounded upon learning the identity of

the competition's winner, which even took Maura by surprise. She was equally

taken aback. The notion of being the first to defeat Julian had never occurred

to him. Immediately after, the spectators erupted into a loud ovation.

Subsequently, Maura proceeded toward the stage. Maura was content.

However, Julian was dissatisfied. He was ashamed as he had not given Maura

enough credit. He intended to apologize to Maura after his departure from the

platform.

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