Chapter 178
He didn’t give Viola and the others a chance to ask any more questions and continued. “Next, I will announce the vote rankings for everyone still here.”
After eliminating 20, 80 trainees remained. The rankings were divided into grades F through A, with F being the lowest. First, the F grade was announced, with 20 names. Then the grade E, with 18 names.
The grade D, with 17 names. The grade C, with 12 names. The grade B, with 8 names. Finally, the grade A, with 5 names.
Steven read out the names one by one, and the trainees rearranged themselves accordingly. By the time he reached grade B. Quiana’s name hadn’t been called yet among the 75 names.
Only the final five remained. The other trainees kept glancing back at Quiana in Position One, their expressions mixed with curiosity and disbelief.
“Quiana can’t really be in the grade A, right?”
“How is that possible. Everyone was skeptical, but also tense and hopeful as they watched Steven
“Fifth place,” Steven built the suspense, continuing in reverse order, “457 votes, Joyce.”
“Fourth place. 301 votes, Sarah.”
“Third place, 595 votes, Megan.”
Now, only Lucy and Quiana hadn’t been called. Steven paused for effect, “Before announcing the final two, let’s reveal ti vote counts for first and second place. 888 votes and 661 votes, respectively”
“888 minus 661 equals 227, a difference of 227 votes. Quiana can’t really be among them, can she?”
“It’s only her name that hasn’t been called, so she must be in there. What else could it be?”
“888 is such a lucky and high number, it must be Lucy, right?”
ry you’re so amazing!”
“No wonder Lucy, with her formal training, has been leading from the start.”
“What shocked me is Quiana, with 661 votes”
“I think, regardless, she’s already won.”
The girls chattered excitedly, and some had already started flattering Lucy. Lucy’s eyes gleamed with pride as she looked at Quiana. “You’ve certainly surprised me.” Lucy thought, “Not only had she not been eliminated, but she had received 661 votes, which was incredibly high!
Quiana smiled lazily. “I’ve got plenty more surprises for you. There was a hint of defiance in her smile.
Lucy sneered and stood up. “This seat is mine now.”
“Is it?” Quiana didn’t move, just shifted to cross her legs and propped her chin on one hand looking extremely relaxed. “Don’t you want to hear what Mr. Smith has to say?”
Viola mocked, “Quiana, if you know what’s good for you, you’ll get down yourself.” Their animosity toward Quiana was obvious, even in front of the cameras,
Lucy took a step forward, her presence intimidating, but her gaze remained calm. “Getting second place is already a miracle.
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Those words felt so uncomfortable. Megan frowned slightly. She said, “Lucy, why don’t we wait for Mr. Smith to finish speaking!”
“Isn’t it obvious?” Jessica scoffed from below. “You don’t really think Quiana can still be first, do you?”
“What if she is?” Sofia muttered under her breath
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The others looked at Quiana but didn’t say anything. Their expressions were all rather strange. Alex and Eric exchanged glances. Jocelyn wanted to speak but was held back by Ryan.
The tension was palpable, and Steven, realizing his dramatic pause had backfired, quickly cleared his throat. “Now, I announce the person with 888 votes is–le enunciated each word clearly, “Quianal”
“I said the first place was Lu-“Viola’s words trailed off as she suddenly realized what had happened. She shot up, eyes wide, almost speechless, “Mr. Smith, did you make a mistake?
“Quiana! First place is Quiana. How could it possibly be Quiana? many of the trainees thought. Even Lucy’s smug expression
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