Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 146

“But if your sister doesn’t show up, we won’t be able to give her this bouquet,” Xyla remarked, her eyes casting a pitiful glance at the large bouquet of pink roses cradled in her

Xyla Yonder was Gino’s classmate. When Gino invited her to watch the contest with him, she happily accepted.

Before heading to the auditorium, they stopped by a nearby florist, where Gino bought the bouquet and handed it to her.

Thrilled by Gino’s unexpected gesture, Nyla couldn’t help but assume that Gino might have feelings for her. As she began to imagine their future weddings and children, Gino’s words shattered her dream abruptly.

“After my sister finishes her speech, you can give it to her.” Gino muttered softly, “I’D look ridiculous carrying that big bouquet around.”

Xyla was left speechless, realizing that Gino had only invited her to deliver the flowers on his behalf.

dispose of the flowers since Hera was absent, a female

was caught up in

quickly hushed, turning their attention toward the stage, which remained

continued to resonate

to

whispering among themselves. Perplexed by the sudden development, the judges tumed to the host for clarification.

con?

host quickly radioed the sound system crew, asking,

connected to an unknown external device. We’ve tried to disconnect it, but it’s

her speech with this unconventional method,” Tims

Tim was here for Zyler, but apparently, that wasn’t the case.

the speaker, the chaotic vene gradually settled. Even the six judges instinctively sat up straight, marveling at her fluent native

had heard rumors about Hera’s rural upbringing and dismal academic

to her speech, her Terranish pronunciation appeared flawless, her grammar natural and