Chapter 1496

• Longwan Residential Area
• After finishing her meal, Liza lay stretched out on the sofa, feeling content as she savored a cup of matcha ice cream. Just as she was getting comfortable, her phone started ringing. She glanced at the screen and picked it up. The voice on the other end belonged to Izara.
• “Liza,” he began, his tone serious, “our family found out what happened. There’s no way you can continue in the competition now. Dad’s already planning to step in—he’ll try to keep this from blowing up and protect your reputation as best as he can.”