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.

to her surprise, the phone started ringing

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

her teacher's husband on the line,

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

a text message on the lock screen about a bank card deduction-a significant sum of 200 thousand. Lucy saw it but did not dwell

On the other side.

lounge of the event organiser, there were some low gasps. The door was firmly shut, and Vivian was leaning on the table,

in a

passed, Vivian

smudge of lipstick on her white shirt collar, but she

of the

significant

the table's edge and reminded him, "Don't forget what

fastening

at the corner of his mouth as he stepped closer and wrapped an arm around

it.

so well. If it weren't for the

and snapped, "What else do you want?

took out the car keys

them to Vivian.I have the room card in my car. Go get

grabbed the keys and placed them

door and walked out. He had not gone far when he encountered Grace, who was talking with

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

approached, both of

off? The competition's already