Their Mistake, Her Rise - Chapter 225: Chapter 225
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The announcer said, "Okay, everyone, listen up! In today's competition, we're not only choosing the best all-around competitor, but we're also naming the overall champion.
"This champion will receive official recognition as the best all-around competitor from both Highcrest University and Marlowe Group, along with the first-place prize and a special bonus."
"What's the bonus?"
"Awesome!"
As the crowd buzzed with questions, the announcer's voice boomed over the speakers with even more exciting news. "So, there's buzz about the bonus, right? Well, get ready for a real shocker—because the champion will be appointed as Executive President at Marlowe Group!"
The crowd erupted in gasps and cheers; nobody anticipated such a huge prize in this competition. Whoever took the crown could rise to the top overnight; no one wanted to miss a shot like that.
Everyone knew Marlowe Group's influence—counting its headquarters and overseas branches, it had only five executive presidents. Earning a spot among them wasn't just hard; it was the kind of achievement most people could only dream of.
And now, it looked like a sixth executive president was about to be named; no one knew yet who the lucky one would be.
Upon hearing this, Eunice's eyes lit up, though she was currently just a slightly above-average employee at headquarters. If she leveraged this opportunity to become Executive President immediately, she believed that she'd be virtually unassailable at Marlowe Group and Highcrest University.
As soon as the news broke, everyone who was close to Eunice rushed over to her side.
"Eunice, did you hear? If you win, you'll be Executive President. You have to hook me up with a job."
"Me too."
"Count me in."
Despite the growing crowd vying for her favor, Eunice was secretly thrilled, though she simply smiled and said, "Don't worry, if I actually become President, I'll take care of everyone."
"That's so reassuring to hear."
"Eunice, you're the best."
Eunice felt confident; knowing Philip wasn't keen on such matters, she believed the position was practically hers, provided he didn't exert excessive effort.
Eunice didn't even consider Zoe competition. Just a country girl; maybe she'd had some talent before, but thinking she could win the all-rounder title was laughable.
"Hold on, everyone. I'm not quite done yet. We just received some breaking news, an even bigger surprise," the announcer continued. "The fantastic news is that the ultimate winner will gain direct entry into the Eminence Nexus and become a full member."
The moment the announcement dropped, the crowd drew a sharp breath. The prize was unexpectedly grand; besides becoming a core member of Marlowe Group, the winner would step into the Eminence Nexus. Even those on the sidelines couldn't help but feel a rush of envy.
Sadly, many contestants were brilliant in one skill or another, but true all-rounders were rare. Most had never trained across disciplines, and catching up now was easier said than done.
As others lamented their lack of versatile skills, a tall, slender figure entered the waiting area.
Everyone turned to look at the newcomer; an exceptionally handsome man with sharp brows and striking features. His well-defined face and effortless charm immediately caught the eyes of most women present the moment he stepped into the room.
"Gerald," Eunice exclaimed, leaping up, her face brightening with surprise and delight at the sight of him. Gerald, the fifth elder brother of the Evans family, and he and Zoe had never actually met before.
He had been obsessed with martial arts for years, constantly traveling to seek out new masters. Though technically enrolled at Highcrest University, he was rarely on campus. This competition, open to all top talents, offered a chance to join the Eminence Nexus.
After all, joining Eminence Nexus had been the lifelong dream of the five Evans brothers. Upon hearing the news, Gerald rushed back without a moment's delay.
Eunice was briefly happy to see Gerald, but worry soon followed. With only one winner, beating Philip was hard enough. Now with Gerald back, her chances dropped to nearly zero. That martial arts-obsessed Gerald really knew how to ruin things.
Gerald mastered various martial arts, including Judo, MMA, Sanda, and Taekwondo, making him a formidable competitor in any competition.
Despite his experience, he constantly sought out tougher adversaries, challenging them to fights and relentlessly requesting to become their student if defeated; with such a seasoned warrior returning, few could imagine anyone capable of defeating him.
Eunice approached Gerald with mixed emotions, but before she could speak, he offered only a swift, indifferent nod. Eunice felt a slight sting from Gerald's lackluster greeting, but quickly reminded herself that he'd always been reserved and quiet, deciding to overlook his aloofness this time.
But no one could have anticipated such a swift betrayal; Gerald bypassed Eunice completely and went straight to his other sister, Zoe.
And then, right in front of Eunice, Gerald reached out to Zoe and introduced himself, saying, "Zoe, it's nice to meet you. I'm Gerald, your fifth elder brother."
Zoe offered him a brief nod, barely a greeting, considering it was the first, and icily impersonal, encounter between the siblings. To onlookers, the siblings appeared to be on bad terms, their distance suggesting a strained relationship.
However, only Eunice, who truly knew Gerald, understood that he actually admired Zoe; otherwise, a man who rarely spoke would never have bothered to talk to Zoe.
Eunice thought, 'It's so annoying! Zoe's already charmed all my other elder brothers, and now she's setting her sights on Gerald? This is really going too far.'
Driven by jealousy, she plotted to humiliate Zoe during the competition, hoping to diminish Zoe in the eyes of her brothers, and thereby reaffirm her own position as their beloved Eunice.
Just then, three more people arrived, prompting surprised whispers from the crowd. The White family, one of Jelonsburg's two most powerful families, was getting involved. Indeed, the three newcomers were Sophia's elder brothers: Samuel, Alex, and Simon White.
Upon their arrival, Joyce and the other Jelonsburg dignitaries subtly frowned. Unfazed, Samuel approached Joyce and the other Jelonsburg heavyweights, announcing with a smile, "The competition is about to begin. Let's ensure a fair and square contest so everything concludes justly."
"Of course we will; this competition is important to us seniors as well," Joyce responded. Everyone else nodded in agreement, eager to discover the ideal apprentice, and Samuel returned the nod.
After greeting everyone, Samuel's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing as he shot Zoe a cold, challenging, and provocative look. His eyes seemed to challenge. "Zoe, let's see you wriggle out of this."
"This champion will receive official recognition as the best all-around competitor from both Highcrest University and Marlowe Group, along with the first-place prize and a special bonus."
"What's the bonus?"
"Awesome!"
As the crowd buzzed with questions, the announcer's voice boomed over the speakers with even more exciting news. "So, there's buzz about the bonus, right? Well, get ready for a real shocker—because the champion will be appointed as Executive President at Marlowe Group!"
The crowd erupted in gasps and cheers; nobody anticipated such a huge prize in this competition. Whoever took the crown could rise to the top overnight; no one wanted to miss a shot like that.
Everyone knew Marlowe Group's influence—counting its headquarters and overseas branches, it had only five executive presidents. Earning a spot among them wasn't just hard; it was the kind of achievement most people could only dream of.
And now, it looked like a sixth executive president was about to be named; no one knew yet who the lucky one would be.
Upon hearing this, Eunice's eyes lit up, though she was currently just a slightly above-average employee at headquarters. If she leveraged this opportunity to become Executive President immediately, she believed that she'd be virtually unassailable at Marlowe Group and Highcrest University.
As soon as the news broke, everyone who was close to Eunice rushed over to her side.
"Eunice, did you hear? If you win, you'll be Executive President. You have to hook me up with a job."
"Me too."
"Count me in."
Despite the growing crowd vying for her favor, Eunice was secretly thrilled, though she simply smiled and said, "Don't worry, if I actually become President, I'll take care of everyone."
"That's so reassuring to hear."
"Eunice, you're the best."
Eunice felt confident; knowing Philip wasn't keen on such matters, she believed the position was practically hers, provided he didn't exert excessive effort.
Eunice didn't even consider Zoe competition. Just a country girl; maybe she'd had some talent before, but thinking she could win the all-rounder title was laughable.
"Hold on, everyone. I'm not quite done yet. We just received some breaking news, an even bigger surprise," the announcer continued. "The fantastic news is that the ultimate winner will gain direct entry into the Eminence Nexus and become a full member."
The moment the announcement dropped, the crowd drew a sharp breath. The prize was unexpectedly grand; besides becoming a core member of Marlowe Group, the winner would step into the Eminence Nexus. Even those on the sidelines couldn't help but feel a rush of envy.
Sadly, many contestants were brilliant in one skill or another, but true all-rounders were rare. Most had never trained across disciplines, and catching up now was easier said than done.
As others lamented their lack of versatile skills, a tall, slender figure entered the waiting area.
Everyone turned to look at the newcomer; an exceptionally handsome man with sharp brows and striking features. His well-defined face and effortless charm immediately caught the eyes of most women present the moment he stepped into the room.
"Gerald," Eunice exclaimed, leaping up, her face brightening with surprise and delight at the sight of him. Gerald, the fifth elder brother of the Evans family, and he and Zoe had never actually met before.
He had been obsessed with martial arts for years, constantly traveling to seek out new masters. Though technically enrolled at Highcrest University, he was rarely on campus. This competition, open to all top talents, offered a chance to join the Eminence Nexus.
After all, joining Eminence Nexus had been the lifelong dream of the five Evans brothers. Upon hearing the news, Gerald rushed back without a moment's delay.
Eunice was briefly happy to see Gerald, but worry soon followed. With only one winner, beating Philip was hard enough. Now with Gerald back, her chances dropped to nearly zero. That martial arts-obsessed Gerald really knew how to ruin things.
Gerald mastered various martial arts, including Judo, MMA, Sanda, and Taekwondo, making him a formidable competitor in any competition.
Despite his experience, he constantly sought out tougher adversaries, challenging them to fights and relentlessly requesting to become their student if defeated; with such a seasoned warrior returning, few could imagine anyone capable of defeating him.
Eunice approached Gerald with mixed emotions, but before she could speak, he offered only a swift, indifferent nod. Eunice felt a slight sting from Gerald's lackluster greeting, but quickly reminded herself that he'd always been reserved and quiet, deciding to overlook his aloofness this time.
But no one could have anticipated such a swift betrayal; Gerald bypassed Eunice completely and went straight to his other sister, Zoe.
And then, right in front of Eunice, Gerald reached out to Zoe and introduced himself, saying, "Zoe, it's nice to meet you. I'm Gerald, your fifth elder brother."
Zoe offered him a brief nod, barely a greeting, considering it was the first, and icily impersonal, encounter between the siblings. To onlookers, the siblings appeared to be on bad terms, their distance suggesting a strained relationship.
However, only Eunice, who truly knew Gerald, understood that he actually admired Zoe; otherwise, a man who rarely spoke would never have bothered to talk to Zoe.
Eunice thought, 'It's so annoying! Zoe's already charmed all my other elder brothers, and now she's setting her sights on Gerald? This is really going too far.'
Driven by jealousy, she plotted to humiliate Zoe during the competition, hoping to diminish Zoe in the eyes of her brothers, and thereby reaffirm her own position as their beloved Eunice.
Just then, three more people arrived, prompting surprised whispers from the crowd. The White family, one of Jelonsburg's two most powerful families, was getting involved. Indeed, the three newcomers were Sophia's elder brothers: Samuel, Alex, and Simon White.
Upon their arrival, Joyce and the other Jelonsburg dignitaries subtly frowned. Unfazed, Samuel approached Joyce and the other Jelonsburg heavyweights, announcing with a smile, "The competition is about to begin. Let's ensure a fair and square contest so everything concludes justly."
"Of course we will; this competition is important to us seniors as well," Joyce responded. Everyone else nodded in agreement, eager to discover the ideal apprentice, and Samuel returned the nod.
After greeting everyone, Samuel's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing as he shot Zoe a cold, challenging, and provocative look. His eyes seemed to challenge. "Zoe, let's see you wriggle out of this."
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