Chapter 44

Mia barked out a laugh. “I don’t need them, and I don’t need you to interfere in my matters. Let go of me!”

“You’d better watch your attitude!” Timothy growled.

As they fought, Maya’s voice rang out. “Tim!”

Mia watched as Maya and Shelly approached them from the other end of the corridor. At this moment, the grip on her wrist disappeared. Timothy retracted his hand.

A trace of mockery flashed in Mia’s eyes. He’d let go so quickly when he saw Maya coming. Was he afraid of her getting the wrong idea?

Maya’s gaze became colder when she saw Timothy’s and Mia’s linked hands. But on the surface, she smiled innocently. “I was looking for you everywhere, Tim. The judges are wanted for a discussion.”

Maya strode over and looked at Mia. “I’m sorry you didn’t win anything this time, Ms. Bowen. You’re pretty talented, though. Maybe you can try again next time.”

She looked at Maya

away.

“Okay. I’ll be right behind you after going

“This competition’s a perfect example of what you’re facing, Mia. You were only lucky to get into the finals, just like how you were lucky enough to marry Timothy.

on barging into a world and social circle that’s beyond you, you’ll only end

on her mockery. “This competition was organized by Maya’s family, you know. Look at how she’s been put in charge of this whole thing at such a young age! You put in so much effort for this competition to end up being eliminated. Oh, my heart just goes out

a peasant like you, a competition like this is the only way for you to stand out among the crowd. Things are

1/2

+15 BONUS

on. But as Shelly had mentioned, the competition was organized by Maya’s family–the Lane family from Nord City.

like her, who had no background, wouldn’t

distraught. Liam came over to her. “Where

in the restroom. Let’s go, Liam.” She’d already been eliminated, so there was no

should we? I think there’s something wrong with this competition, so I lodged a complaint and requested that the organizers look into

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255