Chapter 89
It was too bad Caesar
didn’te
even get to o finish saying the word “fox” With a snap, Zoe broke his neck from behind, right in front of Mandy.
and s
still
Carsar collapsed to the ground like a lizard with its tail cut off, lifeless a
Zoe, the one who had just taken a life, remained completely indifferent. Her face was cold, as if killing someone was something she had done hundreds of times before. It didn’t faze her in the slightest.
But for Mandy, this was a scene straight out of a nightmare. It was the first and likely the only time in her life she had ever witnessed something so horrifying
“Ah!” Mandy, still dangling from the ceiling couldn’t hold back her screams any longer.
She thought in terror, Zoe just killed someone! She did it with the cold precision of a professional assassin, and her face was completely
emotionless
With a sharp whoosh, Zoe threw a dagger. The blade cur through the air with deadly accuracy, slicing through the rope that bound Mandy.
The rope snapped, and Mandy plummeted from a height of over 30 feet. Her screams grew louder as she fell, but just before she hit the ground, Zoe caught her with steady arms, preventing her from crashing to the floor.
It took Mandy a long moment to gather the courage to open her eyes. When she finally did, she stared at Zoe in shock and horror. “Zoe You killed him. You really killed him…
“Yes” Zoe’s voice was calm, her eyes locking onto Mandy’s. She asked coldly, “Are you afraid of me?”
She had killed Caesar, and she didn’t regret it. He deserved to die.
After all, this was the reality of her world–a world soaked in blood and violence. For over a decade, even the water she drank seemed to carry the taste of death. And now, Mandy was terrified over something as trivial as a single death.
Zoe lowered her gaze slightly. This was exactly why she rarely made friends. Ordinary people could never understand or survive in her world. Mandy was no exception.
Zoe wanted to tell Mandy to stay away from her if Mandy was afraid of her. But before she could speak, Mandy suddenly hugged her tightly. I’m not afraid of you. I just
ven Mandy herself didn’t know why she had hugged Zoe so suddenly. Maybe, in that fleeting moment, she thought she saw a trace of loneliness in
Zor’s eyes.
Mandy bit her lip and said firmly, I just… I can’t process it all at once. Killing someone it’s so far removed from anything I’ve ever known. And Zor, you killed someone just now for me. You…”
Her shoulders trembled slightly. She wanted to ask, “How could you kill a professional mercenary! How come you know how to fight so well? Why did that mercenary say you’re not just some ordinary heiress from a small town?“
But before she could get the words out, her body gave out, and she collapsed into Zoe’s armis
Obviously, the shock overwhelmed her, and the
spent hanging from the ceiling had left her weak and dizzy.
At the venue for the third round of the competition, five sealed rooms were ready, and finalists including Eunice, Cheryl, and Kieran were already in position
They had all handed over their electronic devices and stood quietly at the doors, waiting for the clock to strike 10:00 AM
This was the final and most critical round of the Youth Entrepreneurship Competition- decisive moment to determine which young talents. would be chosen by Eminence Nexus. To emphasize its importance, the organizers partnered with news outlets for a live broadcast.
Every move the contestants made would be streamed live for the work to see
As the clock ticked closer to 10:00, Zor and Mandy were still nowhere to be found.
The live chat was already buzzing with impatient comments from viewer.
Little Fool: [What’s going on! Wasn’t Zoe acting all smug before! Why’s she hiding now! Chickening out at the last minute!]
I’m Not Flying Is she seriously not coming! Something feels off. Fine, maybe the first–place winner from the second round isn’t here, but where’s Mandy? Even the runner–up’s missing!!
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Final Word: [Bet that small–town girl’s off begging Mr. Hunter for help. Didn’t someone spill that she had a thing with him? Her wins were probably all thanks to some big shot pulling strings behind the scenes]
Big Bro’s Here: [Let’s admit it–her methods are just better than yours. Even Donald Hunter bends over backward for her. That’s something you can’t compete with]
The live chat comments wer
were displayed on a large rectangular screen in the waiting area.
Eunice glanced at the big screen, where netizens were flooding the comments section. She couldn’t help but curl her lips into a smug smile. feeling secretly pleased.
Of course! Zoe’s probably fighting for her life right now. How could she possibly show up for the competition! Does she seriously think she could outmatch an international–level mercenary? What a joke! Eunice scoffed inwardly,
Eunice began to daydream. She imagined herself one day joining the Eminence Nexus, her status soaring to unimaginable heights. She pictured herself mingling with powerful figures, finally becoming someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Shawn, the legendary warrior.
In her fantasy, Shawn even acknowledged her abilities. Just picturing herself wrapped in Shawn’s embrace, her heart racing and cheeks burning. made Eunice blush uncontrollably in reality.
Only one minute left. Whether Zoe’s dead or alive, neither she nor Mandy will show up! Eunice thought confidently.
Even Donald stepped forward, his expression serious, and announced. “At ten o’clock sharp, the entrance to the third round of the competition will close. Looks like Zoe and Mandy decided to throw in the towel.”
His words were directed not only at the finalists but also at the audience watching the live stream.
As Donald finished speaking. Eunice lifted her head, ready to stride into the competition room with pride, fueled by her dream of standing alongside Shawn.
But at that very moment, she caught sight of two figures leisurely walking through the entrance. It was tw
two young girls who had arrived just in time… “Sorry for the delay. We ran into a little pest on the way and had to deal with it. Luckily, we made it just in time–thirty seconds to spare, right?” Zoe said casually
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