Chapter 848:

The staff members exchanged a look and moved toward Fiona, signaling it was time for her to leave. Fiona hastily retreated, asserting, “I’m merely delivering something for a friend. I’ll be out of your way shortly.”

Gavin was impatient. “Well, you should have left already. What’s keeping you here?”

With a fierce glare, Fiona snapped, “Alright, I’m leaving.”

Once out of Gavin’s sight, Fiona exhaled deeply, feeling temporary relief from the confrontation. Under her breath, she muttered defiantly, “He thinks he can force me out? If Elyse doesn’t show, I might just step in for her. It doesn’t matter which one of us competes.” Still, Fiona needed to understand the delay in the competition’s start, so she went looking for someone in the know.

Meanwhile, in the car, Elyse noticed traffic clearing up ahead and excitedly remarked, “Look, the traffic’s clearing!”

get there in time for you to participate in

a bomb in the

and discovered the reason for the delay in the competition. After pausing to think, she quickly added, “Is there actually a bomb, or

definitely an explosion near the back door.

and hurried back to Elyse’s lounge. She took out her phone and made a call. “Hello, Kaelyn. You need to come up with a

disarm it. Why involve me? I’ve done

“That’s not what I’m implying. Doesn’t it strike you as odd? An anonymous tip

delay, Elyse won’t be able to return. Do you know where I took her? She’s in a secluded area within the

you certain?” Fiona was dubious about Kaelyn’s

asking for my help. We’re nearly done with our partnership, and you’re still questioning

intention. I’m just really worried that Elyse will steal

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