The Country Y perfumers immediately relaxed.
Of course—Ronald said Piper wouldn't come. Who was Selina, and why should they believe her over him?
Most likely, Selina knew she was doomed to lose, so she was just putting on a show!
Besides, even if Piper did come, he would only ever support Country Y's perfumers.
…
Selina ignored the mocking and disdainful stares aimed at her as she walked straight to the contestants' seats.
She glanced around.
The Country M contestants had all been placed at the far edge. The hall was enormous—with only fifty contestants, it was impossible to fill. Yet Country M had still been shoved to the sidelines.
Selina let out a cold laugh, her eyes falling on Ronald, who was chatting not far away.
