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 again soon

of nearby spectators towards Lucy as the phone's ringtone was bothering others. Reluctantly, she opened Vivian's bag and pulled out the phone,

the

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

the lock screen about a bank card deduction-a significant sum of 200 thousand. Lucy saw it but did not dwell on it, placing the phone back

On the other side.

there were some low gasps. The door was firmly shut, and Vivian was

in a suit was adjusting his

passed, Vivian

was a smudge of lipstick on her white

of the competition's organising team, named Simon

significant decision-making

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

fastening his

as he stepped closer and

take care of it.

all these years, you've maintained your figure so

pushed his hand away and snapped,

the

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

keys and

He had not gone far when he encountered Grace, who was talking with an old friend in the corridor corner.

many years and had extensive

approached, both of

off? The