Chapter 32

"Sorry to disappoint you, but I snagged the top prize at the competition. As for Javin, he didn't even make it into the rankings," I said with a smirk, relishing the chance to see Sharon's reaction. Her reply came almost instantly. I could practically feel Sharon's irritation and jealousy radiating through the screen. "Kaelan, you just got lucky. There's no need to get too cocky. I'm sure your luck won't last." Her furious response only lifted my spirits. As I was about to leave with May, one of the judges stopped me, "Mr. Leroy, hold on. We're about to start the awards ceremony, and you need to be there." I glanced at May, and after she gave me a nod, I said, "Sure thing." Just as I was heading to the restroom to freshen up, my phone buzzed with a new message. It was from Sharon. "Kaelan, let's meet. We need to straighten some things out." I rubbed my eyes, feeling a pang of disbelief. Sharon had never been one to reach out first. What was she up to? After a brief pause, I mad