He had no clue about the drama between Flora, Joy, and the others. He figured they were all on the same team and should get along well. ""Whatever."

Flora's lips curled slightly as she spoke nonchalantly.

Adrian immediately sent someone to fetch them.

...

Downstairs, Joy and the others were still waiting in line, tired and hungry.

"This is all Flora's fault. If it wasn't for her, we wouldn't be here this late," Debra grumbled.

If it hadn't been for Flora, they would've gone to eat right after the exam. They wouldn't be stuck in this long line, starving and exhausted.

"Just thinking about Flora dozing off during the exam makes me so mad I can't even eat," Debra continued, her voice low to avoid catching Mr. Tanner's attention. She didn't want to shout, but she needed to vent. Selene, standing behind her, shot her a cold glance.

"Then maybe you shouldn't eat," she said.

"I wasn't talking to you. Why do you have to butt in?" Debra snapped, clearly irritated.

your whining is getting on my nerves," Selene replied with a smirk. "Besides, even

found the test ridiculously easy. If Flora

with Flora, but you don't have to be her cheerleader," Joy

through the entire exam, randomly filled in a few answers, and still scored higher? That would make them look like

felt a headache coming

them when a

the

"Yes," Mr. Tanner replied.

"Please come up to the third floor for a meal. A private room has been arranged

Tanner was taken aback. Having brought teams to Lone Island twice before, he knew the third floor was reserved for the organizers and Lone Island's own

they were being asked to go

Abbey! She must've sent someone to invite us!" Debra exclaimed, excitement lighting up her

like we're riding on Joy's coattails again,"

off on their own. It had to be an invitation for Joy, and

anything, but she couldn't hide her smug smile. It felt good to be acknowledged by

member looked puzzled. Wasn't it Mr. Kruz who arranged this?

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