Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 127: You Can't Win

It was Friday, inside the Ensford High School auditorium, the venue brimming with anticipation and an eclectic crowd. Many had come enticed by the viral news of Tina's bold challenge against the renowned "Perfume Prince" on the day Sean had visited to speak. The atmosphere was charged, spectators gathered to witness this fragrant duel unfold.

As Tina approached the entrance, a face plastered with schadenfreude greeted her abruptly. "Miss Reed," the voice called out with a tone heavy with mockery.

"And you are?" Tina furrowed her brows slightly, initially unable to place the heavily made-up woman before her.

"We met at Jared's house," Linnet Sinclair said with a forced smile.

Recollection dawned on Tina, dismissing her as inconsequential and she continued towards the hall.

Linnet's features momentarily twisted in distaste but quickly reverted to a mocking pride. "Miss Reed, have you seen Marie? She invited me here today," Linnet dabbed her lips theatrically, feigning concern, "Just don't lose too embarrassingly, Marie already dislikes you enough. Losing face for the Farrell family might make it worse-"

Marie approached energetically, maintaining

pleasantries with some acquaintances, lagging a few steps

then turning back to Tina with warmth, "Can I

of Marie's peculiar hobbies, like her fascination with antique perfumes, but did not realize the extent of her passion until

felt her face burn with

As Linnet contorted her face in mingled shades of anger and embarrassment, she hastily turned

none were there for Tina alone. Sean was a celebrated figure, and Tina, merely

Class 22D, whom Tina taught, showed up to support her, having been

surged up. "Miss Reed, you got this!" She looked down to see Albert Sitwell, Velma Lehman, Shonna Woodham, and Hendrik Stiller at the forefront, waving excitedly. Beside them, Amber

one of Sean's own students and briefly enjoying the adulation that brought, sent a hateful glance towards Tina, mouthing fiercely, "Tina, you're