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?"

them to one o'clock "Click."

Her voice carried loudly in the

on such

check if it's

out.

around, she felt a surge of 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

excitement, and quickly opened the wooden box. In the dim light of

exclaimed first. "It should be the key to the door.

and feigned sweetness, saying, "Eleanor, I've cracked the code and found the key. Let's go out together" Although

hands. "I think it's a bit strange. Maybe it's best if you don't open the door. This key was too easily

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had never played a game like this before, she understood that brain-teasing games wouldn't rely solely on one clue to fund the final answer. Moreover, Gloria's analysis had been completely incorrect, yet they will found the key, making everything

"So, this key might

"Eleanor, how do you know this key is a trap? Do

This is a game. It's not a crime scene, so where would the

as a chance to pin her down, Gloria spoke with a feigned grievance. "Eleanor, you just admitted you have no

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 go ahead," Eleanor said

was feeling jealous and snorted coldly, heroming even more convinced of her impending victory while pretending to be magnanimous. "Don't be disheartened,

magnanimous to the

managing to find the clues

Aloria High School? That's a top school nationwide. The students are the best of

best

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