Chapter 184
The question immediately reminded everyone of the previous incident.
Megan frowned. “But how could Quiana possibly get out? The gates are locked, and there’s no way out of the compound without being noticed”
Yoselin blinked innocently. “But I really did see her. She was walking out.”
Sarah chimed in thoughtfully, “I think I saw someone leave the dorm too.. I couldn’t see their face clearly, but they were dressed all in black.”
“Who else but Quiana wears all black?” someone asked.
“Exactly,” another chimed in. “Mr. Smith, isn’t this supposed to be a closed training camp? How could she just slip out like that?”
“Yeah! She’s breaking the rules. Viola let out a cold sneer, and the others murmured in agreement
“Mr. Smith Lucy said evenly. “Is the person in first place allowed to come and go freely from this closed training camp?” Steven’s expression shifted. He realized all the other mentors were absent today, leaving him to manage everything alone. If Quiana left without permission, it would be a major problem, he thought and said solemnly, “The cameras didn’t capture Quiana leaving.”
Then where could she be if she’s not in the dorm or the training room?”
“Yeah, did she just vanish?” another agreed.
“But several people saw her leave!” someone else chimed in.
“one trainee asked.
“You’re all so confident.” Wendy stepped forward, her voice stern. “Did anyone actually see her walk out the front gate?”
Sofia agreed with her. “Exactly. If you haven’t seen it for yourself, don’t start making things up!”
“Nobody can find her anywhere in the camp. Did she just vanish underground or something?” one trainee remarked.
“Who in the world would–another started, but was quickly cut off by Steven.
“That’s enough!” he barked, his patience thinning. Every time Quiana was involved, chaos followed. “Let’s look around again and get to the bottom of this,
“We’ve already searched twice. Quiana definitely left the training camp!” a traince exclaimed.
“If she left the training camp, where should we even start looking for her?” another asked, growing more anxious.
Just then, a calm female voice sounded. “Are you looking for me?
Everyone turned around and widened their eyes. “Quiana?”
“Quiana Sofia’s eyes lit up. “You scared me half to death!”
Steven asked after a pause, “Quiana, where were you?”
Quiana replied nonchalantly, “Practicing and jogging”
She wore simple gray sportswear, her jacket hall–zipped, revealing her defined collarbone, with beads of sweat on her
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forehead
Viola scoffed. “Practicing? We searched the entire camp. Where exactly were you practicing
Luna quickly added, “Yeah! There are surveillance cameras everywhere, and we didn’t see you on a single one!”
Nora chimed in. “You definitely slipped out!”
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Quiana’s gaze swept over them, her expression cool and unbothered. “There’s a storeroom in the building our back. It’s quiet there. The cameras are probably broken”
The trio fell silent. They thought, ‘How could the cameras have been broken? And what storeroom is she even talking about?
“You must be “Viola began, but Steven cut her off.
“Since Quiana’s here, everything’s fine. The cameras were likely off last night,” he said firmly, clearly irritated by their attempts to stir up trouble.
Wendy added icily. “Quiana was still in bed during midnight. It’s only been six or seven hours. Where exactly could she have gone:
In reality. Quiana had made a quick trip to Janivielle and even got into a fight.
She stepped forward, calm and sincere. “I got absorbed in practice and dozed off in the storeroom. Sorry for the concern.”
She paused, then continued, “If anyone has proof I left without permission, I’ll admit it. But if not…”
Tilting her head, she blinked innocently. “Well, without proof, that’s defamation”
Viola and the others were speechless.
They thought. You got too absorbed in practicing? You always went to bed by eight while we practiced until midnight!
Though they were sure she wasn’t at the camp last night, they had no proof.
Viola and the others were frustrated.
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