Chapter 113

Annette's calm and indifferent facade finally cracked. She opened her eyes slightly, staring motionlessly at Aaron's cold face. Aaron seemed to sense Annette's gaze. He glanced sideways casually, his eyes devoid of warmth. Annette clenched her fists and retreated from the edge of the stage, walking straight toward Aaron. For a moment, the audience was surprised and confused, but upon realizing both were classmates from Cloud Class, it seemed reasonable they might exchange words before the match started. As Annette got closer, she lowered her voice and asked, "Why... are you here?" Could it be that he was finally moved by her? She wanted Aaron to watch her finals not only because of the Karate Tournament's tradition but also because Aaron was her inspiration for practicing karate. She aspired to win the championship for him. Aaron was a karate master with a 10th-degree black belt, an extraordinary achievement requiring decades of dedication and skill. Yet, Aaron, still a teenager, had a