Chapter 1545:

Her arms crossed, giving him a dismissive look. “Who are you? Elyse’s sidekick? Come here to rub salt in my wounds?”

Nick’s brow furrowed instinctively. Something about her words made him feel like the tables had turned — like he was the one in the wrong. His voice softened as he explained, “I was in the Swan Cup, during the preliminaries. Someone locked a few contestants’ rooms, causing them to be disqualified. Does that ring a bell?”

Fiona’s eyes widened in surprise, recognition flickering in her gaze.

As Nick spoke, Fiona’s memory slowly started to piece things together. He did look familiar now, even if she couldn’t place him exactly. Nick chuckled bitterly at the blank stare Fiona gave him. “I was one of the contestants you sabotaged.”

Fiona’s stomach dropped as the truth hit her. She realized why he was here — to settle old scores. Instead of engaging, she decided to stay silent, letting him air his grievances while she held her tongue.

I was bawling my eyes out in the hallway, you showed up. You told me it was all Elyse’s fault, that she was the reason I got disqualified and couldn’t even compete.” A realization slowly hit Fiona like

it was him. Back then, she had just gone along with it, pinning the blame on Elyse without a second thought. She hadn’t expected this guy

help but sneer. “So, what are you trying to say? You think I ruined your chance to compete? Well, guess what? I’m already

by Fiona’s audacity. No

cost so many people their shot at their dreams. Don’t you feel any remorse?

do anything wrong. And if I hadn’t knocked out a bunch of contenders, how could Elyse

mouth agape at Fiona’s lack of shame. He was quiet for a long time, before he asked, his voice low, “You play the violin too. If you’re not willing to put in the work, why go around sabotaging others who are trying

scoffed, her laughter dripping with scorn. “Dreams? Please. Do you really think Elyse won first place on her own merits? Let me fill you in—Cody Tucker was the one pulling the strings behind the scenes! He’s the real

looked at Fiona with a gaze filled with disbelief, almost as if he thought

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