Jilted Bride 127

Chapter 127

Gloria listened to the compliments, feeling quite pleased as she thought, I knew that with my cleverness, I could easily navigate through this challenge.

I found the right direction and felt confident I would soon discover the escape mechanism. Once I get through this, the audience will definitely admire my intelligence, and I can establish myself as a top student. The more Gloria thought about it, the happier she became, even forgetting that they were in a haunted house.

Suddenly, Gloria turned to Eleanor, who was standing silently beside her, still looking at the words on the wall. A trace of sarcastic amusement flashed across her face, but it wasn't very noticeable in the dim light.

Gloria smiled slightly and said. "Eleanor, we've already figured out this clue, so you don't need to keep looking. Let's go find something else."

Eleanor didn't move, her g gaze still fixed on the words on the wal

Seeing Eleanor ignore her, Gloria narrowed her eyes and thought. Just act aloof. Once I solve the puzzle, let's see how you continue to show off.

The room was small, and they quickly found an iron box under a nearby table.

Gloria's eyes lit up with surprise, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "This box must contain the key to the next level!"

Zane nodded. "That's very likely."

However, the iron box had a combination lock shaped like a clock.

Gloria stroked her chin, frowning in thought. The phrase we just read mentioned the latter half of the night, which is after midnight. That would mean one o'clock. Can you try setting it to one?"

adjusted the numbers, aligning them to one o'clock

it! Let's see what's inside!" Her voice carried loudly in the small room, echoing around. The three scared individuals, still in

Gloria, he knew this wasn't the time to focus on such trivial matters. Their

check if it's the key to getting

out.

pride. She thought, I knew I could crack this first level's code. After today, my popularity will surely rise, making my path in the entertainment industry much smoother.

her excitement, and quickly opened the wooden box. In the dim light of the room, she could make out what

first. "It should be the key to

off to the side, and feigned sweetness, saying, "Eleanor, I've cracked the code and found the key. Let's go out together" Although it sounded like an invitation, it was more of

strange. Maybe it's best if you don't open the door. This key was too easily found which feels like

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solely on one clue to fund the final answer. Moreover, Gloria's analysis had been completely incorrect, yet

"So, this key might just

Eleanor say this, the fake smile on Gloria's face vanished entirely. "Eleanor, how do you know this key is a trap?

a game. It's not a crime scene, so where

down, Gloria spoke with a feigned grievance. "Eleanor, you just admitted you have no evidence, so why are you so certain this isn't a real key? Do you have something

thinking, It's already enough of a headache searching for clues. Now, I have to deal with Gloria's sarcasm and schemes. She just has to hit a will to realize it's hard, or else she'll never turn back." "Fine, then you

to be

and magnanimous to the oblivious viewers in the live stream, and the earlier criticisms began to shift towards

clever, managing to find

saying she was a student at Aloria High School? That's a top

best

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