Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 298 The Affair

The silence left Anton feeling a bit bewildered.

After saying that, Irene decisively hung up and returned her phone to the stand, adjusting the angle.

The competition was running smoothly.

Irene was not only excited about Violeta's performance but also genuinely appreciated the performances of the other competitors.

The talent at the Lotus Award was evident in both the stage design and choreography, making the competition fiercely competitive.

Sitting in the audience, Lucy also keenly observed the event. She was particularly interested in seeing Violeta perform and curious about her skills. Next to Lucy, Vivian had left her bag and coat on the seat.

Vivian had connections with the competition's organisers and asked Lucy to watch her belongings while she mingled.

Just then, a phone started ringing.

Lucy, thinking it was hers, reached into her pocket but realised it was not her phone that was ringing.

The noise was nearby. Lucy glanced around and finally settled her gaze on Vivian's bag.

The sound was emanating from Vivian's bag-she had accidentally left her phone behind.

The call went unanswered, so it was automatically disconnected.

Lucy shifted her gaze, acting as if she had not heard the sound.

surprise, the phone

prolonged ringing drew the attention of nearby spectators towards Lucy as the phone's ringtone was bothering others. Reluctantly, she opened Vivian's bag and pulled out the phone, noticing it was a call from Vivian's husband,

was her teacher's husband on the line, Lucy answered the phone

Ms. Montclair? She's not here right now. Yes, you can

inadvertently noticed a text message on the lock screen about a bank card deduction-a significant sum of 200 thousand. Lucy saw

On the other side.

low gasps. The door was firmly

a suit

the moment passed, Vivian slowly stood

a smudge of lipstick on her white shirt collar,

key leader of

held significant decision-making

leaned casually on the table's edge and reminded him,

fastening his

corner of his mouth as he stepped closer and

take care of it.

all these years, you've maintained your figure so well. If it weren't

away and snapped, "What else do you want? Get

the

and handed them to Vivian.I have the room card in my car. Go get it later. I'll head out

and

not gone far when he encountered Grace, who was

had been in the industry for many years and had extensive

approached, both

off? The competition's