#Chapter 239: She’s Plotting Something

Much later, after Nicholas and I had gone our separate ways for the day, I received notice from a servant that the candidates were required to go to the foyer for announcements from Nathan. I was already a bit late, having been so thoroughly lost all morning, so I hurried to join the others. I was the last one to arrive in the foyer. Though from what I could tell as the stage was still empty, Nathan had yet to arrive. He came in only a handful of seconds after I joined Veronica, Tiffany, and Susie at the base of the stage. Beside us Lilliana and Olivia were speaking quietly. The others were scattered around. All except Bridget were accounted for. I discovered why when she walked in with Nathan. She had her arm laced through his like he was escorting her. He laughed at something she said, and she grinned, pleased. So much for no favoritism. Although, I guessed that was never a hard rule. Nathan leads Bridget to the base center of the stage, then dipped his head as he backed away. He