Chapter 614

Under the interplay of colourful lights, her face was bathed in a dreamlike glow. "Susan," Nahashon White called softly, his voice tinged with something more than just showmanship. "Even though the result is already determined, you still need to flip your card and reveal who you’ve chosen." He exhaled an almost imperceptible sigh as his gaze settled on Eleanor. Though this moment was part of the show’s carefully crafted script, he couldn’t help the flicker of guilt in his chest. After all, she was a guest he had personally invited. Watching her seated alone under the full weight of the spotlight—singled out and seemingly discarded—left a bitter taste in his mouth. Eleanor nodded with calm composure. Not a single trace of disappointment crossed her features. With a slight tilt of her chin, she lifted her gaze. Her beautiful almond-shaped eyes shimmered under the shifting lights—mirroring both the quiet mystery of the night sky and the brilliant dance of the stage. There was no hint of a