The conversation revolves around a high school fashion design competition. Zara, a talented designer, is preparing to participate in the competition, while her friends Sloane and Lily offer their support. However, Libby, a rival designer, is shown to be jealous and critical of Zara's work.
As the competition approaches, Zara's sketchbook and expensive shears go missing, and her unique fabric is ruined. Despite these setbacks, Zara manages to complete her dress on time and submits it to the competition.
Meanwhile, it is revealed that Sloane, who was supposed to be Zara's friend, was the one who sabotaged Zara's chances of winning by stealing her sketchbook and ruining her fabric. Sloane's motive was to get out of Zara's shadow and gain recognition for herself.
In the end, Zara wins the competition, but instead of being excited, she is preoccupied with the revelation about Sloane's betrayal. Zara decides to forgive and forget, and instead offers the prize money to Libby, who needed it more. The two girls seem to be making amends and starting a new friendship.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Zara is the reigning champion of a design competition.
2. Zara's design for the current year's competition has been praised by her peers.
3. Libby's design for the competition is considered "hideous" by some.
4. Libby has won the competition three years in a row, but some people think it was just dumb luck.
5. Zara's fabric for her dress design is one-of-a-kind and was imported from Italy.
6. Zara's fabric was ruined, but she managed to find a way to work with her design anyway.
7. The competition deadline is approaching, and Zara is still working on her dress.
8. Zara's dress is finished, and she is confident about her chances of winning.
9. Libby tries to sabotage Zara's chances by spilling dye on her fabric.
10. Zara's shears have gone missing, and she suspects that someone took them.
11. Zara's sketchbook has also gone missing, and she suspects that someone took it.
12. Sloane is revealed to be the one who has been sabotaging Zara's efforts.
13. Sloane's motive is to get out of Zara's shadow and win the competition for herself.
14. Sloane is punished for her actions, and Zara wins the competition again.
15. Zara gives Libby the prize money, saying that she needs it more than Zara does.
16. Zara and Libby make amends and start fresh.