“Hello Miss Austin. My name is Jasper Anderson, second son of the Anderson family from Eleymond."

Jennifer gave Jasper's outstretched hand a disdainful once-over.

Her brows furrowed as she questioned, "The Anderson family in Eleymond? I only know Theodore Anderson. Who are you exactly, another young Mr. Anderson that I haven't heard of?"

Jasper's grin abruptly faded at Jennifer's question. However, before he had a chance to respond, Jennifer eagerly asked, "Can someone please tell me where Ariana is? I need to have a word with her."

Jasper seized the opportunity to brush off his embarrassment and carried on as if nothing happened. He offered to lead Jennifer to the lounge where Ariana was.

"What luck! Ariana just stepped out; she might be in the lounge now. Allow me to show you the way.

Jennifer agreed and said, “Lead the way."

Meanwhile, Ariana was consoling Sarah, telling her not to take the voting results to heart.

“Just take it easy and get some rest when you return to the dormitory. Don't let the results of the vote get to you. Jasper rigged the whole thing, so it's not a true reflection of the audience's opinions."

Sarah nonchalantly grinned and stated, “No need to fret for me.

It's just a result. What brings me joy is the journey. They're just deluding themselves."

Ariana, upon hearing this, smiled and comforted Sarah by placing an arm around her shoulder.

“Don't worry, the finale will be live. They wouldn't dare do anything..."

Before she could finish speaking, the door was abruptly pushed open, catching Ariana and Sarah off guard. They jumped to their feet, their eyes cautiously fixated on the intruder.

The sight that greeted them was of a stunning beauty, accompanied by Jasper. With the group of bodyguards behind them, it was obvious that they didn't come with good intentions.

“Are you Ariana Edwards?" the stunning woman asked in a frosty tone, fixing her gaze on Ariana.

Ariana was caught off guard. She couldn't recall having ever crossed paths with this woman and wondered why she was looking at her with such hostility.

Sarah recognized the troublemaker immediately and quickly pulled Ariana behind her, whispering in her ear, “This is Adrian's fiancee, Jennifer Austin. She must have heard the rumors and come to cause trouble for you. You need to get out of here!"

As the realization of the dangerous situation set in, Ariana's heart raced.

The false rumors had put her in an unfavorable position and she would have no chance to clear her name with Jennifer and her imposing entourage blocking the only exit of the lounge. She felt trapped and uncertain of where she could escape to.