Chapter 357

"Revenge is a dish best served cold. There are plenty of opportunities ahead. We'll take our time!"

The members of the Diamond Guild spat out these harsh words and departed triumphantly, leaving Frederick behind feeling both amused and exasperated.

He had been late by several minutes, which by the rules should have disqualified him from participating. Yet, fate seemed to intervene in mysterious ways, allowing him to advance unexpectedly.

"This is absurd! It's as if some unseen hand is deliberately helping me out," Frederick mused, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

Suddenly, he looked up towards the highest tier of the spectator area, where a secluded private room was located. Liana was there, lounging with crossed legs like a commanding queen. Her smile was enchanting.

"It's just a few minutes late. With my name, I could sway the outcome of this entire event!" she declared with a sway of her wine glass.

However, Liana wouldn't be helping Frederick any further. She wanted to witness