The surrounding murmurs surged one after another.
Many who had been envious of Three's overnight fame were quick to change their tune and cast cold water once the competition seemed set to begin and Three was nowhere to be seen.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Our Three got here today because of his own abilities!"
"You're the one with no skills, just hiding behind the scenes to stab people in the back!"
"We will always support Three!"
"Three! Three! Three!"
Those supporting Three remained unwavering, and in a blink, the momentum was pushed back.
But that's how it was, even as the competition began, the expected appearance of Three was nowhere to be found...
In an inconspicuous corner of the crowd, a charming figure stood tensely, quietly waiting.
It wasn't until the referee announced Three's disqualification that she dimmed her eyes and turned to leave the arena.
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One month later.
Yale Family Estate.
"Bang bang bang—"
