Under the heiress facade

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Chapter 147

Lily exclaimed in disbelief, “With today’s advanced technology, Hera could easily create an audio that sounds exactly like her!

“That’s cheating! If she’s too scared to show up, she should just withdraw from the contest instead of playing games!”

“You can’t accuse her of cheating without evidence!” Christopher retorted, his expression darkening

He detested the mention of “cheating” as it reminded him of his past humiliating experience. But what he detested even more was hearing others humiliate Hera in front of him

“But it’s undeniable that she didn’t deliver the speech in person,” Lily argued softly. Frightened by Christopher’s solemn expression, she turned to Zyler, pitifully pleading for his

Feeling a surge of protectiveness at the sight of Lily’s pleading gaze, Zyler’s discontentment with his score of 94 Intensified

“Christopher, why do you always defend that country bumpkin? Have you forgotten that she copied your test paper during the entrance exam? Has she bewitched you or something?” Zyler interjected.

right. Hera didn’t show up for the contest, so we can’t be sure if

who’s the one bewitched here,” Christopher retorted, glaring at Lily with disdain as he spoke through clenched teeth. “Don’t jump to conclusions without

eyes mer, tension thickened in the air, leaving the other contestants bewildered. They couldn’t understand why

odds

interjected calmly, pointing at the monitor broadcasting the stage. The camera had now focused on the

her lips, continued her speech with

in Cavenridge’s gray

be seen under her pleated skirt. Her long hair

without makeup, her natural beauty effortlessly outshone the other female contestants who had meticulously dressed

exclaimed in astonishment upon spotting her presence, drawing everyone’s attention to

was shunned as they watched Hera continue delivering her

way to the stage, her speech flowing uninterrupted.

the side of the corridor and handed it to Hera as she walked

past.

Xyla whispered to