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 started ringing again soon

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

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

are you looking for Ms. Montclair? She's not here

on the lock screen about a bank card deduction-a significant sum of 200 thousand. Lucy saw it but did

On the other side.

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

slim man in a suit was

passed, Vivian

smudge of lipstick on her white shirt collar, but she appeared

a key leader of the

held significant decision-making

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

finished fastening his

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

of it. You can

figure so

his hand away and snapped, "What else do you want? Get

the car

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

grabbed the keys and placed them on the

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

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

Simon approached, both of them

off? The competition's already