According to the rules, Zara should be punished for using the wrong materials, with penalties ranging from loss of points to disqualification. However, the situation became complicated because it was Howard Scot who took the wrong materials, unbeknownst to Zara.
The person in charge looked troubled. The president of ZR was in the reception room and this mishap could lead to severe consequences, possibly resulting in his dismissal.
He thought for a moment, cleared his throat, and said, "Howard Scot, you all read the rules before participating in the competition. Now you violated the rules by taking someone else's materials. You..."
"Wait, let me explain." Howard Scot shouted, then glared at Xaviera Evans."
"Indeed, I took Xaviera's materials for Zara, but I didn't do anything wrong!"
As Howard Scot spoke angrily, Zara cast her eyes down and smiled slightly.
