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-"

cut through Linnet's words as Marie approached

was engaged in pleasantries with some acquaintances, lagging

then turning back to Tina with warmth, "Can I stand closer to you during

fascination with antique perfumes, but did not

the trio entered the auditorium, oblivious to Linnet Sinclair still standing beside, she felt her face burn with embarrassment recalling her earlier provocations. "Marie!" Linnet called

puzzled, "Linnet? What are you doing here?" As Linnet contorted her face in mingled shades of anger and embarrassment, she hastily turned away. "What's her problem?" Marie muttered, clearly

Tina alone. Sean was a celebrated figure, and Tina, merely seen as the fiancee of Jared Farrell, wasn't expected to genuinely compete

the students from Class 22D, whom Tina taught, showed up to support her, having been granted special permission due to their personal connection

down to see Albert Sitwell, Velma Lehman, Shonna Woodham, and Hendrik Stiller at the forefront,

own students and briefly enjoying the adulation that brought, sent a hateful glance towards