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 ringing

as the phone's ringtone was bothering others. Reluctantly, she opened

on the line, Lucy

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

the bag, Lucy inadvertently noticed a text message on the lock screen about a bank card deduction-a significant sum of 200 thousand. Lucy saw it but

On the other side.

low gasps. The door was firmly shut, and Vivian was leaning on the

slim man in a

passed, Vivian slowly

on her white

of the competition's

significant decision-making

leaned casually on the table's edge and

fastening his belt,

smile playing at the corner of his mouth as he stepped closer and

of it.

maintained your figure so well. If it weren't for the

and snapped, "What else do you

took out the

room card in my car. Go get it later. I'll head out first.

grabbed the keys and

and walked out. He had not gone far when he encountered

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

both

are you slacking off?