CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY NINE – RIGS IN THE SYSTEM

The next day, Charlotte presented her proposed new rules to Mr. Davies and the rest of the staff. They included a strict ban on phones during the quiz, with participants required to leave their devices in a secure box at the bar. She also suggested having a dedicated staff member to monitor the teams for any suspicious behavior. Mr. Davies reviewed the rules, nodding approvingly. "These look good, Charlotte. But how do we enforce them without making our patrons feel like we don't trust them?" Linda chimed in, "What if we frame it as a way to enhance the quiz experience? Like, 'Disconnect to connect' or something like that?" Tony grunted in agreement. "Not bad. Could make it a selling point instead of a punishment." With the team's input, Charlotte refined the rules and created a poster to display in the pub. It read: "NEW QUIZ NIGHT RULES: Disconnect to Connect! 1.All phones to be stored in our secure Phone Box during the quiz. 2.Teams caught using any external resources will