Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 255 Not Interested in Second Place

Before long, I received an official invitation from the organizers. All the finalists were invited to attend, and we could even bring family members.

Elsa wanted us all to witness her moment of triumph. However, my parents couldn't make it as they had to leave the country on short notice. I didn't refuse. I accepted right away.

The only problem was having both Shirley and Jane appear at the same event without anyone noticing the connection.

After cracking that near-impossible puzzle, an unfamiliar number lit up my phone. I picked up, only to hear Liliana's voice on the other end. "Ms. Brown, I've thought it over. I'm willing to help you."

On the night of the banquet, I arrived in a gown of my own design, my face mostly concealed by an intricate mask that covered two-thirds of it. Tonight, I was Shirley, the designer.

Elsa had already arrived.

As the runner-up, she was surrounded by people showering her with praise. Jack stood proudly behind her, looking smug.

The moment I stepped in, the energy in the room shifted. After all, I was the only one wearing a mask, exuding an air of mystery.

"Who just walked in? Why are they so wrapped up like that?"

definitely someone important. She doesn't look like a

the name tag

collective gasp swept through the

my gosh! That's Shirley, the

the competition for fun, like some pro strolling

finally see what she looks like,

had been eagerly

face, only to be replaced by something

her way toward me. Extending a hand, she greeted me with a polite smile. "Hello, Shirley. I'm the second-place

let out a soft

had deliberately lowered my voice, making it sound noticeably different

A flicker of embarrassment crossed her face, but she quickly forced her smile back into

is Elsa," she said. "I

face doing an excellent job of hiding my

murmurs

that's what you call a powerhouse move. The Brown family's precious daughter came