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

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

on the line, Lucy

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

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

On the other side.

the backstage lounge of the event organiser, there were some low gasps. The

in a suit was

moment passed, Vivian

of lipstick on her white shirt collar, but

man was a key leader of the competition's

significant decision-making

and reminded him, "Don't

fastening his belt,

playing at the corner of his mouth as he

care of it.

maintained your figure so well. If it weren't

pushed his hand away and snapped, "What else

out the car

card in my car.

keys and placed them on

far when he encountered Grace,

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

Simon approached, both

you slacking off? The