Lynda found herself speechless.


    Was that all?


    She hadn’t anticipated Andrew’s role would shift so dramatically one day, from being the chased to the chaser.


    Yet, it seemed his object of affection was not easy to win over.


    Clearly, he was in for a long journey with her.


    Lynda and Madisyn checked in and headed upstairs.


    To their astonishment, upon exiting the elevator, they encountered several people in a heated debate by a door.


    The women outside the room were clearly natives of Mafelen.


    Inside, the upants were the other two contestants from Lorpond.


    Lynda frowned.


    Noticing her fellow countrymen involved in a disagreement, she hastened her steps and inquired, “What’s happening here?”


    Madisyn lingered a bit behind, observing the dispute nonchntly.


    Rosaline Payne, representing Lorpond, appeared upset.


    “We were assigned this room by chance.


    It has a great view, and now they’re asking to swap with us.


    We’ve settled in already, so we declined…”


    One of the women from Mafelen, with blonde hair and dressed invish designer attire, radiated arrogance.


    Her contempt was clear.


    “Even if you’ve settled in, you can still repack your things.novelbin


    But it is clear you are unwilling, so why the excuse? Here’s a proposal; I’ll offer you ten thousand dors for the room.


    ”


    She pulled out a card.


    Standing next to her was another woman dressed in green, quiet and detached.


    Lynda’s expression grew stern.


    “If you want a room with a view, why not simply upgrade your room?”


    “The hotel’s fully booked,” the blonde woman retorted, her patience waning.


    “It’s only a little packing.


    Don’t be sozy.


    It’s no surprise the Lorpond contestants have been underperforming.


    Is itziness that keeps you from practicing?”


    Her arrogance was evident; she treated the Lorpond contestants as if they were inferior.


    Rosaline, visibly upset, shot back, “Excuse me?”


    “Am I mistaken? You haven’t made it into the second round for three years.


    You might as well clear out of this room today; you’re probably going home after tomorrow’spetition anyway,” the woman mocked, barely holding back herughter.


    “It appears the Mafelen contestants are living in straitened circumstances.


    If you want this room so badly, it’s yours.


    ” A calm voice cut through the tension.


    Everyone looked at Madisyn.


    Rosaline scowled; she wasn’t willing toply, because it was clear those two were just intent on shaming them!


    Lynda was also confused.


    Why was Madisyn conceding?