Chapter 29 Cecilia's Messy Piece

With Cecilia's tear-streaked face and righteous-for-the-crowd posture, she did look convincing. A few contestants who'd already been unhappy with Annie murmured in agreement. Annie watched Cecilia's performance and felt her heart go cold. Cecilia was driven to a dead end now. One touch to her weak spot, and her innocent act instantly collapsed. Onstage, Wallace clearly hadn't expected anyone to challenge the announcement out loud. He frowned, and his facial features twisted in slight irritation. "Please mind your words, Ms. Lambert. We haven't reached a conclusion yet, so no one has been found guilty of anything. "This decision was unanimously made by the judging panel, and it's for the fairness of every contestant." His words carried a warning, but Cecilia could no longer be bothered to care. "I disagree! This isn't for us, and you're just showing favoritism to Annie! She must've done something shady to bribe the judges!" The accusation veered so far off the rails that severa