Chapter 495
Chapter 495:
“Best of luck, Daniel!” Kenneth said with a radiant smile that, to Daniel, felt more sinister than encouraging.
Aiden threw him a look, saying nothing, though his icy stare screamed loud and clear: You’re mine.
“Guys, I haven’t wronged you, have I?” Daniel pleaded, his voice quivering. “Maybe I stole a little spotlight, but you’re bigger than this, so no need to make me suffer.”
“What do you mean? It’s just a game,” Kenneth said with a theatrical sigh, patting Daniel’s shoulder as though the situation was beyond his control.
Aiden let out a low, icy chuckle, offering no clues to his next move as the music kicked off once more.
Janice followed behind Maggie, her amusement growing as she observed the antics of the three men.
Daniel looked utterly petrified, folding his arms and hunching over as if surrendering before the battle even began.
When the music cut off, Daniel froze. Aiden and Kenneth, moving in perfect unison, closed in from either side, herding him toward a chair with precision.
“Ah!” Daniel shrieked in agony.
Before, it had been a one-sided attack. Now, he was being pinched from both directions.
Both Aiden and Kenneth knew precisely where to hit to cause the most pain.
“Stephen, you’re eliminated,” Devin declared.
Janice blinked in surprise, turning to Stephen.
She’d been so focused on Daniel’s plight that she’d missed how Stephen got ousted.
The audience, however, had seen it all and was boiling with anger.
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“Demi is the worst! Stephen had already claimed his seat, and she faked a fall just to trick him into giving it up.”
“Absolutely revolting! I knew she loved drama, but this is a new low!”
“Get off the stage, Demi!”
As the live stream chat erupted with calls for Demi to leave, she believed her actions had been subtle enough to go unnoticed. She was determined to secure first place so she could date either Aiden or Kenneth. With the backing of one of them, she would dominate the entertainment industry.
“Janice, Demi is just revolting,” Maggie murmured, noticing Janice’s confused expression.
Once Maggie explained the situation, Janice’s gaze turned icy as she stared at Demi.
“Janice, it looks like first place is destined for you,” Maggie added.
“Why?” Janice asked, surprised, glancing at Maggie.
“Aiden and Kenneth will surely support you,” Maggie said, her voice tinged with disappointment. “I’ve pushed myself hard, but it seems this is as far as I can go.”
“Who knows until it’s all over?” Janice offered a reassuring smile. “Push through to the end.”
Encouraged, Maggie’s spirits lifted and her resolve strengthened.
“I quit!” Daniel declared abruptly, unable to bear the pressure any longer.
He realized Aiden and Kenneth would not ease up on him. Though he had secured a chair, the toll was too great. If Aiden and Kenneth kept pinching him, he feared he might break down.
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