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

the attention of nearby spectators towards Lucy as the phone's ringtone was bothering others. Reluctantly,

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

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

about a bank card deduction-a significant sum of 200 thousand. Lucy saw

On the other side.

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

a suit was adjusting his

passed, Vivian slowly

her white shirt collar, but she appeared

a key leader of the competition's

held significant

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

fastening his belt,

smile playing at the corner of his mouth as he

it. You can trust

maintained your figure so

hand away and snapped, "What else do you

the car

in my car. Go get it later.

keys and

not gone far when he encountered Grace, who was

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

both of them

you slacking off?