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Chapter 309

Author: Summer Knowles
From outside the bathroom stall, she heard foreign voices. "That foreign woman is incredible, getting first place..."

"All those judges were so nice to her. They obviously favor her. I wouldn't believe these high scores if I hadn't read her thesis myself - I'd think she bribed the judges."

"Is her thesis really that good?"

"Yes, it's excellent. The concept is profound."

Listening to these scattered conversations, Linda felt even more confused. She tore her scorecard into pieces and threw them in the trash.

She couldn't stop thinking about Sarah receiving first place, all the applause and praise, and the way Eric had looked at her.

Eric had placed second. Knowing his competitive nature, Sarah's first-place finish must have caught his interest.

After composing herself, she returned to the auditorium.

Sarah was surrounded by people, all wanting to see her scorecard.

Linda noticed Eric standing at the edge of the crowd, staring intently at Sarah with deep interest.

Suddenly anxio
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