Chapter 1358

"Then let's switch," Helen said without a second thought. After swapping their numbered balls, she confidently walked away. Sadie stood frozen, clutching her new number 25 ball. While the other contestants cheered with joy, she couldn't muster a smile. Helen certainly danced to her own beat, disregarding everyone else's opinions. But what did it matter if Helen went before her? The judges all knew that Sadie was the star of this competition. Until her work was unveiled, they would undoubtedly reserve their scores. "Helen, your moment of glory won't last for long," Sadie thought to herself. Feeling uneasy under Sadie's intense gaze, Helen decided to retreat to the restroom to avoid losing her temper. After washing her face, she suddenly heard quiet sobs coming from one of the stalls. Moments later, the crying ceased. As the door swung open, a short-haired woman in a school uniform emerged, her eyes red from tears. She resembled a fellow contestant; placing her lottery ball on the