Chapter 479 Chapter 479: Still, she couldn’t deny it — Marisa had gotten a lot better. Had she been pretending to be weaker earlier? Was her brother’s support really giving her that much of a boost? What Melanie didn’t realize was that it actually had. Marisa had always taken her
Chapter 478 Chapter 478: Marisa wanted the ground to swallow her whole. It felt like she’d just been publicly executed by embarrassment. People nearby stared at Maxwell, caught between secondhand embarrassment and genuine pity for Marisa. The students of the elite preparatory program were left speechless, jaws practically on the
Chapter 477 Chapter 477: Before long, the second round of the tournament kicked off. Both Melanie and Marisa managed to take down their challengers. At last, the two of them stood face to face in the semifinals — their long-awaited clash finally about to unfold. “Check it out — it’s
Chapter 476 Chapter 476: Melanie was in the same boat. Distracted by Ethan’s unexpected upset, she nearly threw her match away. Clenching her jaw, she vowed to pour every ounce of energy into finishing quickly. She wasn’t about to lose to Ethan, the bookish kid. At that moment, even though
Chapter 475 Chapter 475: In the bottom left corner, Ethan’s match barely drew attention. Everyone figured the outcome was already decided. No one gave Ethan much chance; he was seen as the underdog. The crowd kept their eyes glued to the screens showing Marisa and Melanie, where the intense battles
Chapter 474 Chapter 474: For the average contender, this was a rare shot at rewriting their future. If the top spot was out of reach, second or third place suddenly became just as desirable. “All eyes on the screen now — new matchups are being generated!” the host announced. Names
Chapter 473 Chapter 473: Marisa and Melanie continued to dominate the arena, leaving others secretly hoping fate would spare them from squaring off against either powerhouse. On the flip side, Ethan’s performance remained underwhelming — though technically still in the running, his progress was riddled with baffling errors and narrow
Chapter 472 Chapter 472: But as she replayed Ethan’s match on her phone, her initial surprise turned to disdain. “Really? He was just filling a spot. Winning that? Pure luck.” Her tone dripped with scorn. The match had been laughably easy, yet Ethan still dragged it out like an amateur.
Chapter 471 Chapter 471: In the stands, Maia let out a quiet, relieved exhale. Despite her confidence in Ethan’s abilities — his prowess in the game was undeniable — her anxiety had quietly gnawed at her throughout the match. Competitive gaming demanded every ounce of a player’s skill, strategic acumen,
Chapter 470 Chapter 470: But before the dust could even settle, within three minutes of kickoff, Marisa had already delivered a crushing blow to her opponent and claimed her victory. Her moves were a masterclass in precision — each decision clean, calculated, and lethal. Like a sword unsheathed, she struck
Chapter 469 Chapter 469: “And last but not least, Ethan Watson,” the host called out, only to find an empty space where the contestant should have stood. He glanced about, puzzled. “Where is he p> Ethan, nerves creeping in like shadows before dusk, had been lurking in a corner. “Over
Chapter 468 Chapter 468: He was sure that JusticeBlaze would take the trophy unless the mysterious first-ranked player returned — which, according to online chatter, was unlikely. Their score had not changed in months. Most assumed that they had quit. Then came the reply. “Good luck. I will be there
Chapter 467 Chapter 467: Their wager — once a private challenge — had spread like wildfire. It was all anyone could talk about, from Class One to Class Three. Now, the entire grade buzzed with anticipation, waiting to see how it would all unfold. As soon as the final bell
Chapter 466 Chapter 466: No one was allowed to steal what he had marked as his prey. The afternoon sun beat down like a hammer, and the city simmered under its relentless gaze. Just moments earlier, the entire gaming world had erupted in a frenzy over a bombshell announcement. Ark
Chapter 465 Chapter 465: Once the assistant stepped out, Claudius turned toward the massive window that stretched from floor to ceiling, his eyes scanning the endless cityscape. He extended his hand slightly, as if he could grab the whole world and pull it into his grasp. For a long time
Chapter 464 Chapter 464: “Oh goodness, my mind’s like a sieve. She actually left earlier this morning. I’m terribly sorry you waited all this time for nothing p> “No worries at all. It’s always nice dropping by to see you and your husband too. About that mess the other day
Chapter 463 Chapter 463: Maia leaned against the locked bathroom door, her chest rising and falling in erratic breaths. How had she let him kiss her like that? She pressed her fingers to her lips, still warm from his touch. When he kissed her, everything had fallen away. Her thoughts,
Chapter 462 Chapter 462: Pride settled on Vince’s face like a crown he hadn’t earned. “If I marry Maia, MCN could become part of the Ward family. That’s our way back p> Gavin fell into silence. He’d heard pieces of Maia’s rise, though never so clearly laid out. From a
Chapter 461 Chapter 461: At the Ward family villa, Vince stood in his room with a phone pressed to his ear. “Still no word on those men p> A strained voice replied, “Nothing. I’ve searched the city — no sign of them p> That made no sense. Vince rubbed his
Chapter 460 Chapter 460: “You made this?” he asked, his voice low and rough. Maia folded her arms. “Who else could have? It’s not perfect, not like your mom’s… but I think it turned out alright p> Chris didn’t answer right away. Instead, he stared at the cake, his thoughts