Her first crush had ended just as quickly and quietly as it had begun, leaving her heartbroken.


    “Anna, what’s up?” Bill asked, his voice filled with concern.


    Suddenly, Anna lifted her head, determination shing in her eyes.


    “Mr.


    Carman, let’s go practice right now.


    I have to win first ce in thispetition!”


    “Sure, but what’s the…” Bill began, caught off guard by Anna’s fierce determination.


    But seeing the fire in Anna’s eyes, he stopped himself and simply nodded.


    “You’ve got this.


    ”


    After the meal, Andrew ensured everyone returned to the hotel for some much-needed rest.


    The next day marked the second round of thepetition.


    As news spread in Lorpond that all theirpetitors had advanced, excitement rippled through the onlinemunity.


    Social media was quickly filled with congrattory messages, with people from around the country celebrating their sess.


    Madisyn was showered with praise from her family, who couldn’t hide their pride.


    ine was the first to reach out.


    “Sweetie, you are incredible! You did it! I’m so proud of you!”


    Her words were apanied by a transfer of 1 million dors to Madisyn’s ount.


    Glenn followed soon after.


    “That’s my girl! I’m so impressed!”


    Another 1 million appeared in Madisyn’s bnce.


    Then Dane joined.


    “Madisyn, you’re amazing!”


    And just like that, he sent over 1 million as well.novelbin


    Finally, Waylon’s message popped up.


    “Hey, I just checked my phone.


    Hope I’m not thest to say it-congrats, Madisyn! I’m always in your corner!”


    And, of course, another 1 million transfer.


    Madisyn couldn’t help but chuckle, rubbing her forehead in disbelief.


    It seemed they were all on the same wavelength- how had they managed to congratte her with the exact same amount of money?


    But she wasn’t about toin; she found it endearing.


    She sent her thanks to each of them and epted their generous gifts.


    Just as she was about to put her phone down, it buzzed again – a new transfer notification, this time for 5 million dors.


    It was from Waylon again, with a note: “This one’s from Howard!”


    Howard?


    Madisyn blinked in surprise.


    “Why didn’t he send it himself?”