CHAPTER 220: DEBTS CLEARED ANONYMOUSLY

Victoria sat at her desk, staring blankly at the screen in front of her. The news had hit her hard, leaving her in a state of shock. The competition she had pinned her hopes on was over, and she was out, thanks to a scandal orchestrated by Laura. It was all she could think about, the unfairness of it all weighing heavily on her shoulders. Her phone buzzed, pulling her out of her thoughts. She glanced at the screen and saw a message from Sarah: I heard about what happened. Are you okay? Victoria sighed, not knowing how to respond. Just as she was about to type a reply, the door to her lab swung open, and in walked Kelly, a smug smile plastered on her face. She was dressed in a designer outfit, her hair perfectly styled, and she moved with the confidence of someone who knew she had the upper hand. "Well, well, well," Kelly said, her voice dripping with mock sympathy. "It looks like you won't be getting that prize money after all." Victoria clenched her fists, trying to keep her compo