NovelEnglishChapter 243 Rosa froze mid-motion. "What... what do you mean by that?" Cynthia Lynwood looked positively innocent. "Me? Oh, nothing! I just think Serena's really talented. Anyway, I'm off to find my boyfriend. Good luck, Ms. Fairchild!" She flashed Rosa an encouraging thumbs-up before skipping away, light as a feather.
Watching Cynthia's retreating figure, Rosa felt her heart sink a little.
Rumor had it that if you won this competition, you'd get the chance to attend the Eldoria artifact restitution event-where priceless relics would be returned to the Republic of Valeria.
As a passionate antiquities lover, this was the opportunity of a lifetime.
She glanced again in the direction Serena and the director had gone, then clenched her jaw in determination. Meanwhile, Cynthia hurried off, having spotted Aaron heading out.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe caught up with him in a few quick steps, looping her arm through his. "Aaron, wait up! My legs are too short." Aaron started to pull his arm away, but Cynthia quickly added, "Hey, do you know what Ms. Fairchild just said to me? She actually claimed that Serena... Oh, never mind. It's probably just silly gossip." "What did she say?" Aaron's voice grew colder.
Cynthia lowered her voice, sounding timid. "She said... She said the only reason Serena answers every question right is because... the director leaked her the answers. Ms. Fairchild said sof the questions were so obscure, even she didn't know them—and she's the expert! But Serena just breezed through them. She's convinced the director gave her the answers ahead of time." Aaron gave Cynthia a sidelong glance but said nothing.
Instead, he pulled his arm free and strode out of the stuwithout another word.
Cynthia stamped her foot in frustration as she watched him go.
Director's office.
Abby closed the door and turned to Serena, her eyes alight with excitement. "Serena, with how you performed today, you're the clear frontrunner for the artifact exchange trip. You have to go for first place, okay?" Serena's expression flickered.
She'd joined this show because Abby promised her a spot at the artifact exchange event. But now, from Abby's tone, it sounded like she'd have to fight for that spot after all.
A wave of betrayal washed over her, though she kept her face perfectly composed.
"Alright, I understand." "Go on and prepare-I'm rooting for you," Abby said warmly.
Serena nodded, pushed open the door, and left the office.
Outside the TV station, she stopped and looked back at the building, suddenly understanding in her bones the real meaning of "never let your guard down." "Serena." A cold voice cut through her thoughts.
She turned to see Aaron. Instinctively, she spun around to leave, but he caught her wrist.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Aaron-" Noticing a few people nearby, Serena's eyes flashed with irritation. "Letgo!"
"If you don't want a scene, cwith me," Aaron replied, his tone ed, his tone brooking no argument as he pulled her across the street. Left with no choice, Serena followed him into a nearby café.
It was three in the afternoon, and the place was nearly empty.
To stay out of sight, Serena chose a window seat.
"What exactly do you want?" she asked, the impatience clear in her voice.
"Drop out of the show." Serena slowly lifted her gaze to meet his, a mocking smile playing at her lips. "Excuse me?" She couldn't have heard him right.
"I said, drop out of the show." Aaron's voice was steady and serious, m e ignoring the sarcasm in her eyes. Serena's eyes grew even colder. "Why? Are you afraid I'll end up eliminating Cynthia Lynwood?"
"There's no reason. And this has nothing to do with Cynthia, "Aaron replied, his tone unyielding.
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