Chapter 500

Lillian was now the winner of the Elite Contest. Just thinking about it made her unable to contain her excitement. Could such a good thing really come so easily? Before this, she thought her future was bleak. But now, it turned out there were such wonderful things waiting for her. This was amazing! It seemed like the heavens were still looking out for her, after all. Seline turned to Lillian, pretending to be sad as she said, "So, it really is your work. Lillian, I apologize on behalf of my sister for what she did. I'm truly sorry." Someone seated beside Seline quickly chimed in to comfort her, saying, "Don't blame yourself. Some people just like to steal. It's not your fault, so you shouldn't be the one apologizing." Lillian looked at that person and nodded repeatedly in agreement, then turned to Seline, saying in a composed, reassuring manner, "That's right, Ms. Yates. This matter has nothing to do with you. You don't need to apologize for it." From now on, she would be a risin