Debra answered the phone to hear Hannah''s anxious voice on the other end. "The show''s this afternoon. Did something happen? Should I send someone to pick you up?"


    Debra nced at Marion sitting across from her, noticing his amused smile. She quickly looked away, feeling a slight flush on her cheeks.


    "No need. I just got upte," she said, trying to keep her voice steady. "I''ll be back soon.


    Turning to Marion, she said, "I''m full. There is a show today, and I need to go,


    over."


    "I''ll give you a ride," Marion offered.


    Seeing Debra struggle to get up, he went over and scooped her up in a bridal


    carry.


    When Debra arrived at Potter Entertainment, she found all the trainees ready to leave. In the lobby, Eve led the group, her voice dripping with disdain." Acting all high and mighty, making us wait for you." Hannah frowned and whispered to Debra, "The show tonight requires preparation this afternoon. Why are you sote?"


    Debra whispered back, "Don''t ask now. Just take them over."


    Hannah nodded.


    Debra exchanged a nce with Oscar, who deliberately slowed his pace, letting the others board the bus first.


    He leaned in, whispering, "Since you want Edgar to lose out, you can''t be on


    this show."


    His intuition told him that Debra had a n. Debra smiled slightly, acknowledging his perception.


    "You''re smart."


    "What''s your n? At least let me know."


    "Have you persuaded the male trainees?"


    "Yes."


    Oscar was well-liked among the male trainees. Convincing them to jump ship wasn''t too difficult for him. As long as Debra handled the breach of contract issues, they could all leave together. Debra nodded, satisfied. "Alright, just pretend you know the procedure."


    .hing and follow


    Oscar didn''t push further. Nearby, Tomas called out, "Oscar, let''s go."Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Oscar hesitated for a moment before getting on the bus. Hannah, who was about to board another vehicle, noticed Debra hadn''t moved.


    "Do you want to ride with me?"


    "No, I''m not going to the show."


    Hannah''s eyes widened in surprise. They were supposed to be on a talent show, and they had lost a strong contestant like Freya. Debra not participating was a major blow.


    "Why didn''t you tell me earlier?" Hannah asked, pulling out her phone. "I need to discuss this with Mr. Andrew Potter."


    Debra took out her phone and showed Hannah the chat record with Andrew from the previous day. "Just follow my instructions."


    Hannah put her phone away, her expression serious. "Understood, Ms. Frazier."


    The trainees arrived at the show''s makeup room. The makeup artists, being professionals hired for the show, were much better than what they were. used to.


    Ashley asionally nced at the door, grumbling under her breath, "Why hasn''t Debra arrived yet? Is she not participating?"


    The others voiced their opinions.


    "It''s fine if she doesn''te. It''s a talent show, and fewerpetitors are better."


    "But we''re a team. If Debra doesn''t show up, we''ll have one less person. What if the stage performance suffers and we get passed over?"