Meanwhile, after exiting the competition area, Claudia sat in the backstage lounge.

The same competitors who had tried to sabotage her earlier approached with feigned cheerfulness.

“Congrats, CC. Looks Like you're number one again!"

One of them with the name Heidi extended her hand, but Claudia, setting down her sports drink, simply picked up her phone to message Amalia.

Seeing her silence, Heidi's face soured.