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.

her surprise, the phone

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

her teacher's husband on the line, Lucy

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

inadvertently noticed a text message on the lock screen about a bank card deduction-a significant sum

On the other side.

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

slim man in a suit was

moment passed,

smudge of lipstick on her white shirt

was a key leader of the competition's organising team, named

held significant decision-making

and reminded him, "Don't forget

finished fastening his

as he stepped closer and wrapped

care of it. You

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

his hand away and snapped,

out the car

my

and

he encountered Grace, who was talking with an old friend in

been in the industry for many years and had extensive

Simon approached, both of

are you slacking off? The competition's