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.

surprise, the phone

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

husband on the line, Lucy answered the phone

Ms. Montclair? She's not here right now.

in the bag, Lucy inadvertently noticed a text message on the lock screen about a bank card deduction-a significant

On the other side.

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

a suit

passed, Vivian slowly

was a smudge of lipstick on her white shirt collar, but she

a key leader of the competition's organising

held significant decision-making

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

finished fastening

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

care of it. You can

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

his hand away and snapped, "What else do you

took out the car keys

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

the keys and placed

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

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

both of

are you slacking off?