Chapter 67 A Gifted Girl

Raine felt great satisfaction as she listened to the comments around her. Outwardly, she feigned concern for Mary. "Don't talk like that, everyone. Mary really does work hard." "You're too kind, Raine! You're still defending her even though she ignored you!" "Exactly! It's no wonder Nanette chose you as a student. When you win first place, you have to sign something for me." Raine played along with a smile. Her eyes carried a faint but unmistakable air of superiority. Before long, the staff members came to inform the contestants to get ready. … The main hall was packed wall-to-wall. The judges sat in the dimly lit front row. Nancy glanced down at her phone to find that Regina was calling. She declined the call, only for a text to come in immediately after. It read, "Where are you?" "I'm already inside," Nancy replied. "Come find me. I'm in C106." Nancy didn't even bother replying. A moment later, Regine called again, but Nancy just switched her phone to silent and set it o