Chapter 436: There Must Be a Conspiracy!

What could Rivata do now? She ignored the crowd congratulating her, eyes fixed fiercely on the host, silently praying, “Don’t mention Nancy’s name, don’t mention Nancy’s name, let Nancy be eliminated…” As time ticked away and the host announced up to the fourth place without mentioning Nancy. Rivata’s heart clenched. If Nancy’s name hadn’t been called by now, it meant she was either in the top three or eliminated. She clasped her hands in front of her chest, sweat beading on her forehead, fervently praying for Nancy’s elimination. "Third place, Alice!" Hearing her name, Alice’s expression tightened. She had received a direct pass during the knockout round along with Nancy, implying she should be in the top two. However, being third in this open competition meant she had regressed. The congratulatory voices around her sounded mocking in her ears. Taking a deep breath, she quickly steadied her emotions and accepted the congratulations with a smile. The host on the stage, looking