Sophie’s hint about the five billion deal was a secret known only to her and Ricardo.


    At that moment, the smile on Ricardo’s face faded


    Beside him, Jean whispered, “Has Sophie lost her mind? Who does she think she is, believing a dance


    could be worth five billion?” “She’s talking to Mr. Ricardo like that. I think she is done for”


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    Everyone was waiting to see Sophie’s downfall, but she only watched Ricardo’s reaction.


    He finally spoke with indifference, “I’m suddenly not in the mood. Since Ms. Sophie has twisted her


    ankle, let’s just leave it at that.”


    As Ricardo let the matter go, M, Devin silently wiped the sweat from his forehead.


    Sophie had James backing her, and Ricardo was the head of the Cloude family; he couldn’t afford to


    offend either.


    “Mr. Ricardo, if Sophie won’t dance, I will. I assure you, my dance is for more graceful then here”


    Wendy stepped forward once again, volunteering herself. However, Ricardo didn’t even nce at her


    before standing up and saying. “That’s enough time spent in the dance studio today. I heard the


    trainees have practice this afternoon, right?”


    “Yes, that’s true, but their intense training sessions are usually in the morning.”


    “Then let’s simte a moming’s intense training session this afternoon. Ill observe.”


    Ricardo’s words caused the faces of the female trainees around him to change.


    More training?


    Their rules required them to be makeup–free for training, but there was no way they could go back to


    their dorms to remove their makeup now!


    Only Sophie hadn’t


    dn’t wom makeup among the entire group of trainees, putting everyone else in a difficult position.


    Shirley had also been without makeup, but she had applied light makeup because she heard that both


    male and female trainees would be present today. Now, herplexion turned sour


    Sweating during the training session would likely ruin their makeup.


    “No problem! No problem! I’ll have them gather at the training field immediately!”


    Mr. Devin saw Ricardo off, and Wendy hurriedly whispered something to Mr. Devin. Although he


    seemed troubled, he still had someone take Wendy away.


    Wendy wore a smug look as she strutted out with Skye.


    They reached the training field, but Wendy was thest to arrive. Her face was now free of the delicate


    makeup, looking very fresh.


    “So that’s what she was up to. She removed her makeup!”


    is different, isn’t it? After all, her dad is the chairman.”


    “Having connections really is


    Though the other trainees were dissatisfied, they only dared to mutter among themselves, careful not


    to let Wendy hear.


    Then, Ricardo arrived and said, “Let’s start with running thirtyps.”


    “Thirtyps?” Mr. Devin was stunned.


    Even the male trainees‘ expressions changed.


    Skye frowned, “They’ve already had an intense training session this moming. Running thirtyps now


    might be too much for their bodies.


    “If they can’t handle this bit of hardship, they’ll only face more difficulties once they debut. How will they


    cope?” Ricardo was clearly unimpressed. Sitting down, he coldly added, “Ill be watching here. They


    should be able to manage thirtyps within an hour”


    Thirtyps, that was over ten thousand meters!


    Ricardo was obviously looking for trouble.


    Mr. Devin took a deep breath and then said to the trainees, “Didn’t you hear Mr. Ricardo? Stop wasting


    time and start running.”


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