Chapter 437: Stop Right There!

Rivata was seething with resentment, convinced Nancy didn't deserve the first place. But from a fair perspective, she knew Nancy's performance was on par with international masters. Regretfully, she had underestimated Nancy and now faced the consequences of their bet. "Rivata." Bern's face was thunderous as he spoke, "Let's go." Rivata, initially reluctant and wanting to cry foul, saw her teacher's expression and felt a chill. The thought of publicly apologizing to Nancy and her little-known teacher was unimaginable. "Okay." She quickly made up her mind, stood up, and walked towards the exit with Bern... Linda, however, caught sight of them trying to sneak away and immediately shouted, "Rivata! Stop right there!" Rivata, caught off guard by Linda's exuberant call, froze in her tracks. Bern, too, knew he couldn't just walk away after being called out like that. He and Rivata reluctantly turned around. Linda, pulling Nancy along, ran towards them. Andrew and Patrick followed