Chapter 611
Chapter 611:
Realizing the situation was spiraling, the host knew he had to act quickly to prevent further upsetting Austin.
“Look, if you think we revoked your qualification just over this incident, you’re misreading our intentions,” the host said.
Determined not to make another blunder, he added, “Look at the big screen. It speaks for itself p>
As his voice faded, all eyes turned to the big screen.
The footage clearly showed Sonya deliberately tripping Tessa, causing her to fall and scatter the things she was holding.
The organizers had initially withheld this footage to keep up appearances for Austin’s sake, but then they realized his true allegiance lay with Yelena, not Sonya. With this new understanding, they no longer felt compelled to protect Sonya and decided to reveal the footage.
Additional footage of Sonya attempting to trip Tessa again just before the presentation also played.
This attempt failed because Yelena stepped in.
“Wow, I didn’t expect Sonya to be so malicious. We were all misled p>
“Indeed! I can’t believe she’d play dirty like that p>
“That’s outrageous p>
Caught off guard by the exposure of her actions, Sonya panicked. It was clear that no one would take her side now.
“It’s not like that p>
“Are you going to suggest we used AI technology to manipulate the footage? How could we possibly do that so quickly? You should just be honest and withdraw from the competition. We don’t need contestants who resort to underhanded tactics. We strive for a fair and just competitive environment p>
A flash of anger crossed Sonya’s face as her eyes darkened.
𝒆𝓷𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓴 𝒄𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓱𝒆𝓻𝑒:
“But I also fell just now. Clearly, someone tripped me as well. Find that person for me!” Sonya demanded angrily.
Determined to take someone down with her as she faced expulsion, Sonya was convinced that Yelena was responsible for her fall.
As she spoke, Sonya shot a pointed look at Yelena, her gaze laden with challenge. “You think you can just get rid of me that easily? Not a chance p>
“Sorry, we’ve checked. You fell on your own; there was no foul play,” the host informed her.
Sonya’s smile stiffened. “That’s impossible! How could that be p>
“If you don’t believe it, please come backstage with us to review the surveillance footage yourself. Or we can just display your fall on the big screen for everyone to see,” the host offered.
“What?” Sonya exclaimed. What did they mean by that p>
Before she could respond, the screen showed her fall. It began with her walking and then tripping accidentally.
The footage, possibly edited with a hint of mischief, replayed the fall several times, including a slow-motion segment that emphasized Sonya’s mortified expression.
Overwhelmed with embarrassment, Sonya covered her face and fled the scene. Matilda couldn’t suppress her disdain either. “This is the first time I’ve seen someone embarrass themselves so thoroughly,” she commented.
Roger wore a pained expression and was momentarily at a loss for words. The continuous replay of Sonya’s almost comical fall on the screen was too much for him. He rose and left with his mother.
Outside the venue, Sonya looked back, her indignation growing.
She pulled out her phone and called Tatiana. “Mommy p>