Cecilia had no intention of being polite with Elaine.

“Whether I deserve it or not isn't up to you, and your petty schemes won't change that."

Cecilia paused and added softly, "As for the prize, let's see whose abilities come out on top."

Elaine was about to say more, but her phone rang.

After answering, her complexion turned ashen, and her lips quivered.

Cecilia read Elaine's emotions like an open book.

Rena must have sprung into action.

Cecilia, once inside the car, quickly checked Twitter and wasn't surprised by the currently hottest topic--"New Actress' Past Ties with Coal Tycoon Revealed."

She tapped the link; it led to a suggestive article with a photo of Elaine and Chandler, their hands intertwined, clearly enjoying each other's company.

Her assistant leaned closer, whispering, “People aren't focusing on you right now. Rumor has it Chandler's wife and her four brothers are in Duefron. She's out for blood."

Confusion clouded Cecilia's eyes.

"Huh?"

Her assistant added with a hint of mischief, "Word is Chandler's riches came from his wife."

Cecilia shot Rena a quick message.

"You're a lifesaver, Rena."

She turned off her phone's screen and instructed the driver to get moving.

Just then, Elaine rushed over, rapping urgently on the car window.

Cecilia lowered it slightly, raising an eyebrow.

“Yes?"

Elaine might have been a lot of things, but she wasn't clueless. She had a hunch that while Cecilia might not be directly responsible, she wasn't entirely innocent either. In a desperate plea, Elaine's voice wavered, "Miss Fowler, can you let this slide?"