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

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

the line, Lucy answered

here right now. Yes, you can call back later. Okay.

ending the call and putting the phone back in the bag, Lucy inadvertently noticed a text message on the lock screen about a bank card deduction-a significant sum of 200 thousand.

On the other side.

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

in a suit was adjusting

moment passed, Vivian

on her white shirt collar, but she appeared

a key leader of the

held significant

the table's edge and

fastening his

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

take care of it. You

these years, you've maintained your figure so

pushed his hand away and snapped, "What else do

took out the car keys

my car. Go get it later. I'll head

keys and placed them on the

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

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

approached, both of

are you slacking off? The competition's