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.

phone started

the phone's ringtone was bothering others. Reluctantly, she opened Vivian's bag and pulled

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

She's not here right now. Yes, you can call

the call and putting the phone back in the bag, Lucy inadvertently noticed a text message on the lock screen about a bank card deduction-a significant sum of 200

On the other side.

backstage lounge of the event organiser, there were some low gasps. The

man in a suit was adjusting

moment passed,

her white

was a key leader of the competition's

significant decision-making

edge and reminded him, "Don't forget

fastening his

at the corner of his mouth as he stepped

care of it.

you've maintained your figure so well.

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

out the car keys

pocket and handed them to Vivian.I have the room card in my car. Go get it

the keys and

had not gone far when he

been in the industry for many years and had extensive connections with the competition's

approached, both of

off? The competition's