Chapter 272

"Samantha Newton!" The host announced. Applause broke out around Samantha. A few contestants clapped enthusiastically, and even the two celebrities joined in. Whether they meant it or not didn't matter—at least on the surface, their congratulations seemed genuine. Most of them had already figured out how things would turn out while waiting in the dressing room. Since winning was clearly out of reach, it was pointless fighting for it anymore. Everyone was congratulating Samantha except Liliana. She stood frozen in place. Her mind reeled. No—this wasn't how it was supposed to go. Yvette had promised her that no matter what, she'd make sure Liliana will get to be the brand ambassador. She swore she wouldn't let Samantha even have a shot at it. So how… how had it come to this? All the spotlight was on Samantha now. Liliana had become nothing more than a footnote. Then, without thinking, Liliana snatched the mic from the host. "There's definitely something wrong with the votes!" G