Chapter 692

Chapter 692:

“We really should have gone with Sloane’s team. I’ve noticed Delia seems much happier these past few days. Even Blanche, who’s usually so reserved, is smiling more p>

“It’s fine that the atmosphere within our team is not as positive as Sloane’s team. What I cannot accept is our mentor not taking the competition and our team members seriously p>

“That’s true. At this rate, are we going to lose the competition? Hector’s team members are quite formidable, and Sloane’s team is well-prepared. It’d be quite embarrassing if we ended up last p>

Overhearing these conversations, Hilda called out sharply, “Enough, quiet down. Listen to me p>

All the competitors were strong-willed and quickly retorted.

“Enough, Hilda. Who are you to tell us what to do? Why should we listen to you p>

“Martin isn’t here. What else can we do p>

Suddenly, one competitor stood up and exclaimed, “I can’t take this anymore. I have to drop out of the competition. I didn’t expect it to be like this before I came! It really disappoints me p>

Hilda scoffed, “Leaving was an option during the initial selection, but now, you’re stuck unless you can pay a huge penalty p>

At that, the competitor turned pale.

It took some effort, but the group eventually quieted down. Hilda sternly warned, “We need to pull together because winning is the only option. If we win, we all gain fame. But if we lose, don’t blame me if the Reynolds Group comes after you p>

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Mention of the Reynolds Group silenced any further objections, forcing the competitors to reluctantly collaborate.

Hilda felt a surge of satisfaction. Even in Martin’s absence, she believed she was determined to lead the team to victory. At that time, her title as the team leader could also make her more popular.

Later that day, during an encounter between Martin’s team members and Hector’s team members, the competitors noticed a shared sense of disappointment.

“What’s going on? Where is Hector?” a member of Team Martin inquired with curiosity.

“Don’t even start. He met with us in the morning, then vanished. We just heard he’s gone on a sudden business trip and left us to figure out the design on our own. But we haven’t finalized anything yet. How are we supposed to make it?” Hector’s team members couldn’t help but voice their frustrations.

“I was hoping to learn from Hector, but we barely got a chance to see him p>

“I’ve heard Sloane’s team has already started their design work, but they’re keeping it under wraps p>

“If I had known this would happen, I would have chosen her team. At least there I could have learned something p>

“Well, we’ve made our choice, now we have to handle it on our own. Just have to accept it p>

“Alas p>

There was a collective sigh among the competitors, regretting their choice of an unreliable mentor.

Over the next few days, neither Martin nor Hector appeared. Martin claimed he hadn’t yet recovered, while Hector continued his business trip.

However, a competitor who knew someone said in shock, “One of my friends just saw Martin and Hector playing golf! And they looked like they were enjoying it p>