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THE CONQUEST LIST CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR
COMPETITION DAY 1 PT 2THE BEEHIVE ARENA, NOON."Here comes Andrew Alexander Grey and his teammate, Robin Jane Stevens. Let's clap for them guys," Vanessa encouraged.The reaction of the audience was mixed with fans of both clubs cheering their respective clubs on and insulting the others.Holding Robin's shaking hand, Andrew led her up the stage with a straight face, trying not to get overwhelmed by the audience.It wasn't a lie that he was nervous despite being exposed to the public as the heir to the Grey Business Empire, he had never gotten quite used to the spotlight.He had only pretended all the while, as though he was confident enough, but on the inside, he was only trying to please the public eye by appearing tough and detached from it all."They should be ashamed of themselves, I'm sure they're the ones who copied The Storm," fans of The Storm Team commented on the gaming platform.Several hateful remarks which were countered by fans of The Braves were made until Alan called
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COMPETITION DAY 1 PT 3THE BEEHIVE ARENA, 12:30PM."Mr Andrew Grey, Mr Max Reed, I'd advise you both to calm down now. This is not a boxing ring, if you don't desist from using those swear words, I'd have to disqualify you both for this round, do you understand? I said do you or do you not understand?" Roger, the head judge asked once again, when both Andrew and Max remained silent with deadly looks directed at each other."Miss Robin Stevens is Max telling the truth? Did you really offer to give all The Braves' ideas for the competition to The Storm Team?" Alan asked in a serious tone.Robin who was still in shock at the lie Max just told, stammered in reply, "N.. no, no, of c.. course not. I would never do such a thing. I only got to know about Max Reed last week. I don't even have the club's email address, I didn't do it, Max is telling a lie, he stole our ideas someway somehow and he's trying to shift the blame to me. You all have to believe me. Andrew listen to me, I didn't do it
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THE COLD SHOULDERANDREW'S SUITE, THE GREY HOTEL AND SUITES, 1: 40PM."Jenny? I thought she was expelled from AUT and she's moved to London," Robin said in surprise."You underestimate Jenny. She is a psycho, a total maniac, she'll do anything to be with me. I get that I'm handsome and all, but it's really creepy when I have girls doing crazy things just to get my attention. When she and I dated, she was way too obsessed with me and that was why we didn't last more than three days. I asked you a question Robin, did you join forces with Jenny to ruin me? When you told me you loved me, was it all a lie?" Andrew frowned still caging her with his hands on either side of the wall."Of course I meant it, how could you even ask me that?""I just don't get it, why would you do that to me Rob. I and the other Bravers have worked so hard this season. How could you betray us all like that? Was there anything that you lacked? I've given you everything you wanted so far, so what's up with you aski
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THE SPYBUTTERFLY LODGE, ROBIN'S ROOM, 1: 43PM."Andrew?" Robin said, more like a question. She just couldn't believe that Andrew decided to phone her finally."Rob, I need you to listen to me carefully, okay?" He whispered, as though he was trying to prevent someone from hearing."Why? What is it?" Robin asked confusedly, looking at Clara and Stacey, who were obviously eager to know the reason why Andrew had called."It's regarding the accusations labelled against you. I want you to meet me at the top floor of The Braves Club at 3pm on the dot. Don't tell anyone about this okay?""Sure then, I'll see you," she replied and cut the call."What did he say?" Clara asked, inquisitively."Nothing really, just for me to submit the termination agreement that Harry gave me to sign in order to totally leave The Braves.""I'm so sorry that you have to go through all these Rob. I thought he was calling cos he missed you. When I see Andrew next time, I'll really gonna knock some sense into him,"
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MORE FIGHTS?BUTTERFLY LODGE, 7:00PMANDREW'S POVI drove my favourite sports car into the parking lot of Butterfly Lodge before tipping the security guards and then making my way towards the stairs.The Butterfly Lodge was a hostel for scholarship students that my father, Silas Grey established four years back. As an alumni of AUT, he had always been supportive of the progress of the university.His reason for establishing the university was to help poor students like my mum had been when she was younger. It kinda made me proud to know that I was responsible for the fees of a lot of students living here, without them even knowing.Taking the stairs two at a time, I made my way to the first floor of the building where Robin stayed with Stacey and Clara.The past few days had been emotionally draining for me, so much so that I almost lost trust in everyone.The feeling of total betrayal, that too from someone who I loved and trusted so much with the things I loved the most, it was just
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EXPLANATIONS AND REVELATIONS PT 1ANDREW'S SECRET BASE, 7:10PM."It's nothing Rob, Andrew's here for you. You can go with him now," Stacey tried to convince Robin, while I stood, confused at what just happened."How can it be nothing? Clara just ran out while crying, why was she shouting? What's going on here?""Let's just go, I'll explain it all to you in the car. Stace, I'll have to borrow your friend for the entire night, if that's okay with you. She has a lot of studying to do and I intend to help her out.""It's no problem, but what would you do about those false accusations?""You don't have to worry about that, okay? We're going now. Bye," Robin replied and then we left the flat.On the drive to my secret base, I explained the entire argument to Robin."Do you have an idea why she's reacting that way?" I asked.I mean for all I know Clara's the bad guy in the story, she was the one who let Evans down.I figured Robin might have an idea about Clara's version of the story and th
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EXPLANATIONS AND REVELATIONS PT 2"That's true, Harry is Dr Anthony Edwards' only son. He's probably doing all these things to take revenge of my family for what my father did to him. But Dr Anthony deserved every bit of it and even more. He lied that I wasn't the son of my father, made our family relationship to crumble. What sort of doctor does such a thing?" Andrew frowned."All the things that have happened in both of our lives seem more like a movie than reality. I never signed up for losing my parents so early in life and being exploited by my uncle of all they left for Jack and I. You also have had life difficult, being looked upon like a bastard by your dad. I'm really sorry for everything Drew," Robin sympathized."I'm also sorry Robin for the suffering you and Jack went through after you lost your parents. It's good that Jack now has someone who makes him happy again. He told me that Sapphire had a lot in common with your mum and that was what drew him to her. You have to gi
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WHAT'S HE DOING HERE?ANDREW'S SECRET BASE, 8:30PM."Andrew what are we gonna do? The competition is set for Monday and that is only two days away. I'm afraid we might not have enough time to clear our names.""I'll find a way, don't worry after all these drama stops, I'll make sure to remove the membership badges of many Bravers. Look at these comments, how can our own team act so irrationally like this. Such brainless people shouldn't be in our club, most of them who are doing these things have been unproductive in the club. There's no point keeping them," Andrew said with a frown after going through the comments on the post."Take it easy babe, they're all just scared of what's happening to the club. You don't have to evict them."Andrew's phone rang once again. It was Rita and he quickly answered the call, while putting it on speaker phone."Andrew I just saw the post and I think this is Robin's doing. She probably thought she'd get support from The Bravers if she showed you guys
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ONCE AGAINTWO YEARS LATER...ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, 2 PMROBIN'S POVPaying the designated driver, I got out of the car with my handbag and waited for him to get the rest of my luggage from the car trunk.After ensuring that all my things were out, I thanked him before he drove off.Looking at the environment around me, I smiled as I took in the beautiful decorations of AUT. The beauty of this college seemed to have augmented since the last time I was here two years ago.After admiring the college entrance for about two full minutes, I took out my phone to call Stacey. She and I were still in touch even though I was away in London for the past two years.The previous week when I informed her of the fact that I was done with the graphic designing training that Uncle Joe had enrolled me for and that I was gonna be coming back to AUT, she had screamed in unconcealed excitement and promised to pick me up at the school gate when I arrived.When she had said that, I had asked
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RINGS AND KNIVESTHE BEEHIVE ARENA, 12 NOON."Yes, you heard me correctly guys, Robin is more qualified than anyone else to play for us in virtual football. I got to know about her amazing skills on the night of our app launch party. She and I played together and she almost beat me, in fact, we eventually settled at equal scores. I think she was going easy on me that night. You know me, I'm not the type to admit that anyone else is better than me, so it takes a lot of courage for me to give Robin this role. If there's anyone who isn't in support of this, please indicate," Andrew said seriously."Jack has told me about her amazing skills, but I never thought she could beat you at your best sport, Drew. If you think she's good, then she must be." Miller teased while laughing."Shut up Mill," Joe playfully hit Miller's shoulder while laughing."Team leaders from The Gators, The Believe Team and Team Ice, please bring your players to the tournament corner. The tournament for third place w
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ROBIN?"And 1. Programmers, please proceed. You have thirty-five minutes to finish all fifty questions. Remember to use at least forty seconds for each question," Alan announced.The Bravers as well as other teams quickly gathered around three computers and started working on the first ten questions.Andrew sat in front of the system for problem-solving while the other Bravers sat behind the two other systems for offence and defence."It seems like Andrew Grey's team are more relaxed this year and their speed this time is also very good," Linda, one of the commentators remarked."Yes, you're right Linda. Oh, wait, it seems like Team Ice is trying to launch an attack on The Braves, but of cause they are quick enough to defend it. It seems like The Bravers came in very prepared!" Alex, the other commentator replied.Robin watched Andrew from where she and the other Bravers sat and never before had she felt so tensed. She watched the frown of concentration on Andrew's face as he solved t
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COMPETITIVE PROGRAMMINGTHE BEEHIVE ARENA, 11 PM"Why do I feel like Max is gonna retaliate violently?" Robin asked fearfully.The look Andrew gave her had her shivering on the inside."He can't do anything, don't worry about him," Andrew replied, holding her hand."Okay ladies and gentlemen, with that settled, I believe we can all continue with the competition. Bravers, you're free to go back to your seats, thank you. We've wasted enough time indeed," Vanessa said after The Storm Team alongside Harry was led out of the arena."Now that The Storm Team is out of the competition, we have only nine teams left. Jeffery Michaels will give us a report on the top leaders of the first round. This round has a total of thirty points and the next one has a total of forty points. Any team that fails to make up to fifty points from the first two rounds added together, would not qualify for the final round. Are you guys excited to find out which team has won this popularity round?" Alan asked."Yes
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DISQUALIFIEDTHE BRAVES WAITING ROOM, 10:40 AM"You guys can't let this happen to me. Andrew, you can't let them take me away. I've been your friend for such a long time, you can't do this to me!" Harry shouted as the security guards took him by the arms and dragged him away."What do you think they're gonna do to him?" Robin asked I'm fear."It's definitely gonna be what he deserves," Roberto replied.★★★★★THE BEEHIVE ARENAMax Reed was also dragged up to the stage for questioning and Camila couldn't sit put while her nephew was being maltreated, so she stood up and asked, "Who do you think you're dragging that way? Max is my nephew and I have the feeling that he has been set up by someone. I'm sure that Robin Stevens must have set Max up, she was the one who sold those ideas to him. There must be a mix up somewhere!""Miss Reed I advise you to have your seat and stop giving those remarks. We all just saw the video where your nephew and another student from AUT was talking about how
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DAY 1 ONCE AGAINTHE BRAVES WAITING ROOM, 10:00 AMRobin stepped back from Harry and said, "Let's all go out now. It's 10:00 AM already."Why didn't I get a hug?" Harry frowned."That's because you don't deserve it," Robin replied tartly."Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you once again to The Regional Gaming Competition. As you all know, the competition was scheduled for last week, but due to some misunderstandings, it had to be postponed to this week. Who is excited?" Alan's voice came booming from all the speakers in the arena."I am!" The fans replied, excitedly."The competition has started, can you please keep quiet?" Robin frowned and then all The Bravers focused their attention on the large LED TV in the room, which showed what was happening on stage.★★★★★★THE BEEHIVE ARENA, 10:02 AMThe fans showed their excitement when the camera focused on their corner as they sprayed confetti and raised thundersticks to cheer their preferred teams on. Some even raised banners with the na
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PAPER BAGS AND GUMMY BEARSTHE BEEHIVE ARENA, 9:30 AM"Babe, check out who's here to cheer us on!" Andrew said with a smile when Robin opened the door of the room reserved for her in the arena.The competition was to begin in thirty minutes time and all gamers had been given rooms to rest and practice in.She had been working on her increasing the speed of her programming skills. The previous day after the meeting, Harry left, saying he could practice well enough on his own.That left Andrew ensuring that all The Bravers played virtual football matches against one another in pairs. They also made some amendments to Campus Silence, Love Run and SAFE.Robin was indeed tired due to the constant training sessions they all went through all night long and now even with bags under her eyes, she was still very much excited to compete."Who is it?" She asked while rubbing her eyes tiredly after letting Andrew in.Jack then walked into the room with a huge smile and said in a rush, "Hi my cutes
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REVELATIONSANDREW'S APARTMENT, 12:30 PM"What do you think? Of course, you have to apologize to her. I told you she was innocent, but you just won't listen," Stanley said.Looking down at her phone with a smile, Robin read the text message Andrew sent to her.MESSAGE DETAILS: Get everyone seated, we're in the parking lot now. Harry shouldn't suspect anything when we walk into the house."Okay, Riley, Gabe, Sophie and Brie, you all have to go downstairs. Andrew and Harry will be here any minute from now. Everyone, please be quiet, okay?" Robin told them all.After they had all relaxed in their seats and pretended like they were discussing other club related matters, Andrew and Harry walked into the room.Fiddling with his glasses, Harry said, "Sorry that I'm late guys. So what system do I use? I think we need to work on our speed first. I noticed most of us are quite slow in comparison with the other teams."Taking a seat in the swivel chair with President written on it, Andrew replie
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DEALSANDREW'S APARTMENT, 12PMRobin spent the rest of the morning after church, preparing light snacks and refreshments for The Bravers alongside Sophie and Gabrielle.The rest of Andrew's family had gone home to rest so that they could make it early to The Beehive Arena, the next day for the competition."You see how good they turned out? I told you I make the best hors d'oeuvres in New York City," Gabrielle bragged."Oh please Brie, my cupcakes taste much better than your ridiculous h'ors d'oeuvres which I just can't stop eating," Robin retorted before sneaking another samosa into her mouth."Why do you keep eating them then?" Gabrielle laughed.Beating Robin's hand, Sophie said, "You think her hors d'oeuvres are ridiculous, but you keep eating them. At this rate, there'd be nothing left for us to serve the club members.""Ouch that hurt, Soph. You're just jealous because you haven't been away to eat any of hers yet. I love your punch and cocktails though, the taste is very differe
