Chapter 217
Chapter 217:
“So, what’s all this really about?” Millie inquired, her voice cutting through any pretense.
Vivian’s eyes darted around the corridor, ensuring no wandering ears could overhear their conversation, before she finally spoke with measured calculation. “Have you reached a decision yet? Will you join forces with me, or shall we remain adversaries?”
Millie found herself puzzled by the cryptic statement. “Collaborate on what specific endeavor?”
“You truly haven’t devoted any consideration to this matter?” Vivian’s laughter carried sharp edges of contempt, though she swiftly suppressed her rising fury upon remembering her underlying agenda. “Allow me to refresh your memory—Millie still stands between you and Charles like an insurmountable wall. If you genuinely desire advancement, you must orchestrate Millie’s downfall. Without that, you’ll never ascend to become Charles’s official girlfriend.”
With that revelation, Millie finally comprehended what Vivian was proposing. “Your proposal holds zero appeal for me,” she responded with unwavering finality.
Having delivered her verdict, Millie pivoted toward the exit with determined purpose.
Yet Vivian appeared directly in her path, transforming herself into an immovable human barricade.
“If you lack enthusiasm for that particular arrangement, what about today’s upcoming competition?” Vivian’s expression shifted into one of supreme confidence, a knowing smile playing across her lips. Newest update provided by.net
Millie remained silent, her gaze fixed intently on Vivian as she waited for the explanation to unfold.
“You understand perfectly well that your live performance quality has been sabotaged twice already. These remaining contestants are seasoned professionals, not inexperienced amateurs, and your off-stage voting statistics will inevitably fall short. Since off-stage votes…”
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Constitute a substantial portion of the final scoring system, you’re already operating from a position of significant disadvantage. Furthermore, several individuals in today’s audience maintain loyalty to my interests, and I myself make scoring decisions as one of the judges,” Vivian declared with calculated precision. She advanced closer, her eyes boring into the masked figure who stood before her with steadfast resolve. “Therefore, Serena, do you comprehend the situation now? Whether you advance or face elimination today rests entirely within my control.”
Millie studied Vivian’s face and suddenly perceived the entire situation as utterly absurd. Hadn’t Vivian proclaimed her desperate desire to spend her remaining six months in peaceful harmony with Brandon? Millie had already released her claim on Brandon and allowed him to pursue his relationship with Vivian, so what purpose did Vivian’s current machinations serve?
Millie genuinely could not comprehend the logic behind these actions. Though she harbored a personal dislike for Vivian, she had never actively pursued opportunities to sabotage or harm her. When dealing with someone battling such a terminal illness, she perceived no justification in exacerbating their suffering. Yet now, Vivian was deliberately forcing this confrontation upon her.
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