Jean's sudden change of attitude left everyone in the room completely baffled.

Just ten minutes ago, she'd been begging Fiona not to enter the competition- now she was pulling this dramatic scene.

"Your spot in the competition has been revoked," Tyler said, barely glancing at her before signaling to the receptionist waiting by the door. "Please escort Jean out, and bring in the other three contestants."

The other three arrived soon after, but Jean just wouldn't leave.

"Mr. Connor, please, I'm begging you, don't take this away from me! I need this chance, please, I'm desperate!"

"Take her out," Tyler said, not even looking up.

No matter how much Jean cried, the staff didn't hesitate. They came in and led

her away.

"Mr. Connor, about Jean..." someone started.

"She chose not to compete," Tyler said coolly.

The three contestants shot each other confused looks. Everything about that scene screamed that Jean had been forced out, not that she'd left willingly. But none of them said a word—they just focused on themselves.

Fiona stepped forward, gently nudging Jane in front of the others. "She'll be taking Jean's place. You'll be competing together."

No one dared object.

phone. Still no call from Jackson. Was the Woods family situation really

to visit the

I'll handle

office building,

but when the door opened, a stranger stepped out and handed her an envelope. "Ms. Fiona,

Jackson?

took the envelope, her voice tense.

understand once you read

cold feeling crept into Fiona's chest. She tore open the envelope, and as soon as she

stood there for a long moment, steadying herself, then looked up. "You can leave. Tell Jackson I won't go looking for

and tossed it in the

expected Fiona to be so

figure through the tinted glass. His eyes were full of regret

little sister-he'd let

is

the spot where Fiona had stood,

When Fiona still hadn't shown up, he tried calling her, but she didn't answer. He had no choice but to head back

surprise, he found Fiona sound asleep

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