NovelBookChapter 858:
Edward sneakily glanced over at Elyse, who was standing quietly. He gently poked her and whispered, “Who do
you think will win first place?”
Elyse wasn’t sure but hoped it would be her. So she responded candidly, “Me.”
Edward chuckled and said, “You're not very modest, are you?”
Elyse snorted. “I've given it my all to outperform everyone. Being modest would just seem dishonest.”
Edward blushed and responded softly, “I admire your honesty.”
Elyse looked at Edward, speechless.
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Edward cleared his throat and gently reminded her, “Remember, you promised to consider our relationship after
the competition.”
Elyse instantly felt annoyed and sighed heavily.
Seeing her reaction, Edward quickly asked, “What does that sigh mean? Is my affection really that bothersto
you?”
Elyse hesitated, then shook her head. “Just be patient and wait for the results. I'm not in the mood to discuss this
now.”
Edward touched his lips thoughtfully, a dark look crossing his eyes, but he remained silent, standing tall and
avoiding further conversation with Elyse.
Finally, the judges made their decision and returned to their seats.
The host glanced at the results, looking surprised, then walked onto the stage and approached the microphone.
“In this year’s Swan Cup Grand Final, three contestants have tied for third place. They are Darren and
Geraldine.”
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At this announcement, sin the audience expressed disappointment, appearing more upset than the
contestants themselves.
Elyse stood still for a moment, taking in the news, then realized the battle for first place was now between her
and Edward.
Elyse instinctively glanced at Edward and could see his nerves. He even swallowed hard. Elyse tightened her
hands into fists, just as anxious, her heart racing as though it might leap from her chest.
Darren whispered, “This is so tense. After this competition, will you and Edward becrivals?”
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Elyse snapped back quietly, “It’s tense enough as it is. Don’t make it worse.”
Darren quickly nodded and kept quiet.
Edward said helplessly, “I used to joke that you'd be up againstfor first place. | never imagined it would
actually cto that.”
Elyse quipped, “Looks like your prayers were answered. What more could you ask for?”
Edward's lips twitched.
As the tension reached its peak, the host finally announced the second-place winner. He looked at Elyse and
Edward and curiously inquired, “Who do you think got first place?”
Then, handing the microphone to Elyse, she responded, “I think | did.”
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