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.

the phone

ringtone was bothering others. Reluctantly, she opened Vivian's bag and pulled out the phone, noticing it

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

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

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. Lucy saw it but did not

On the other side.

lounge of the event organiser, there were some low gasps. The door was firmly shut, and

slim man in a suit

the moment passed, Vivian

on her white shirt collar, but she appeared

key leader of

held significant decision-making

edge and reminded him, "Don't forget what

finished fastening his belt,

his mouth as he stepped closer and wrapped an

it. You can

these years, you've maintained your figure so well. If it

and snapped, "What else do you want? Get

the

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

keys and placed

gone far when he encountered Grace, who was talking with an old friend in

been in the industry for many years and had extensive connections with the

both of them

you slacking off? The competition's already