Chapter 189
Their expressions stiffened, and the hands that had been raised slowly lowered, leaving only a few up.
Her jaw clenched. Viola shot out. It’s just six miles. I’ll do it. It’s not like we’re going to die from running!
Ryan sneered and ordered, “Follow me.”
Steven rubbed his nose and declared, “Everyone, begin.”
A chorus of groans erupted from the 80 girls. “Isn’t this a bit much? Sofia whispered, thinking incredulously, ‘Six miles!
Quiana squinted slightly, her fingers grazing her abdomen as she casually walked to the starting point. Then, she began jogging at a relaxed pace.
Wendy sighed and pulled Sofia along, saying, “Let’s go.”
Fortunately, they hadn’t packed much. Despite their reluctance, the group slowly began their jog.
Viola watched the bus pull away, her brows furrowing. “Lucy, do we really have to run?” she asked.
Jessica, beside her, exchanged glances with Lucy. Lucy casually glanced at Quiana, who had already taken off at a steady pace silently, not sparing a glance at the others.
The girls began to jog, dressed in their casual clothes, some even dolled up in dresses, mistakenly thinking that the day was meant to be fun.
Despite the cool breeze, sweat began trickling down their faces. Less than half a mile into the run, the fatigue set in
Several girls were bent over with their hands on their knees, panting, while others sank to the ground, their makeup smudged beyond recognition from the sweat.
Steven and Ryan didn’t take the bus, opting instead to ride electric scooters, following the girls at a leisurely pace, with a camera crew following in a nearby car.
Smith!” Sandy suddenly shouted from the roadside, her hand raised. “Can we get some water!”
Steven slowed, the sound of several girls murmuring in agreement. “You can’t expect us to run without water, right?”
“Mr. Smith others echoed
The run had started to feel like a marathon. Most of the girls, though lacking in resources previously, were considered influencers, used to a pampered life free of hard labor and luxuries.
Steven, anticipating the complaints, responded, “There’s a refreshment station just 550 yards ahead”
“Still 550 yards?” one girl groaned.
“I can’t do this anymore!” another shouted.
“Am I here for a talent show or just to suffer?” one girl cried out.
Despite their complaints, they continued their run to the refreshment station 550 yards ahead.
Sofia puffed, struggling to match Quiana’s pace. Quiana seemed unaffected, without a hint of redness or sign of being out of breath or a drop of sweat.
Sofia couldn’t help but ask, “Quiana, aren’t you tired?”
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Quiana replied nonchalantly, I’m fine.”
“You, too… Ah!” Sofia was about to say something when a figure sped past her, knocking into her shoulder and causing her to lean left.
Quiana quickly grabbed her, steadying her with a firm grip. Sofia straightened herself and glanced up to see Viola ahead, shooting her a smig, condescending look.
Sofia’s jaw tightened, and she hissed, “That was on purpose!”
Viola raised an eyebrow, mocking. “And what if it was?”
“You?” Sofia huffed, thinking, ‘It’s always like this with people close to Lucy: She clenched her jaw, snorted, then turned her attention elsewhere.
As Lucy dashed past Quiana, she smirked over her shoulder, taunting coldly, “First place will be mine!”
Quiana’s eyes flicked up as she chuckled softly, but she said nothing. Turning to Sofia, Quiana advised, “Focus on your breathing. Match your arm movements with your legs. Don’t rush. Follow my pace.”
Sofia, slightly confused but willing to trust her, replied, “Got it.” She adjusted her stride to follow Quiana’s.
“Ah!” Just then, a terrible scream pierced the air ahead.
