Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 793

"It's the same, no one's picking up."

"Great! The hospital's dodging, the organizers are playing dead, and I'd bet my last dollar there's something fishy going on here!"

Roseanne paused for a couple of seconds, then a thought struck her. "For nationwide competitions like this, the judges are usually professors from relevant fields. I remember the official site published the judges' list. Let's see if there's anyone from our university."

Mamie immediately fired up her laptop, clicking away-

"Found it!"

Roseanne stepped closer, but after scanning the entire list, she didn't spot any professors from Kingswell University.

Scales chimed in, "Since Kingswell University and Twilight Peak Academy are traditionally strong competitors, often bagging half the awards, the organizers usually avoid inviting judges from these schools to keep things fair."

In simpler terms, to avoid any conflict of interest.

Mamie frowned. "But we don't know any professors from the other schools. How do we even contact them?"

And even if they managed to reach out, there was no guarantee they'd get a response.

Roseanne pondered for a moment. "Just because we don't know them doesn't mean professors don't know each other."

"Roseanne, are you suggesting...?"

to Ms. Payne. She might

because of the time difference, calling was tricky. So Roseanne sent

That evening, Madeleine replied.

to uncover the truth and retrieve their project report. Moreover, she assured them her

the part Roseanne was keen

was indeed someone on

they were just acquaintances, and

was good friends with Owen

their nightly

organizers and the

want to meet

possible. If not, a phone call would work

touch with him for

Professor. Sorry to bother

ever since we met, you've been helping me out a

You've helped me

looked surprised.

could only make basic sandwiches. Now,

even roast