Chapter 464

No one knew what went on in the room. Meanwhile, at the banquet hall, the competition was in full swing.

Summer had completed the first level of the competition, earning five points, but she appeared desolate in her long black gown, a clear indication of her defeat.

James, the previous victor, had achieved a perfect score of 30. Conversely, Summer's mere five points in the first level seemed like a harbinger of loss.

Seated on a bench, Summer wore a crestfallen expression. She understood that winning wasn't easy; if it were, the four prominent families wouldn't offer such a grand prize.

Susanne noticed Summer seated on the bench and approached with concern. "What's troubling you, Summer? Isn't the competition ongoing? Why have you stopped?"

"Look." Summer opened her palm and showed Susanne the five golden tokens that she had acquired from the first level.

Susanne instantly grasped the situation; Summer's performance in the first level hadn't been up to par.

"Don't lose hea