Chapter 37: It was a mistake
Third Person POV
The Lloyd’s knew that they couldn’t hide in the house forever, that they had to do something, to say something to divert the attention in the meantime.
Evelyn had a frown etched onto her face as rage coursed through her body knowing that Aurelia had taken her champion spot. Her father turned to look at her with a concerned expression that masked his features.
"Eve, are you okay?"
James’ voice jolted her back to the harsh reality as the chaos and noise echoed in her ears once again.
What?! Of course, I’m not okay! I’m disqualified, dad!" She snapped at him in frustration, her voice laced with agitation as she glared at her father. "Aurelia took my spot! I’m supposed to be the champion, not her!"
Natalie reached out to hold her daughter’s hand, her brows furrowed together. "Eve, your dad is just concerned about you," she explained in a soft voice that was laced with a hint of worry. "Don’t be mad at him, alright?" She urged.
Evelyn let out a loud scoff, displeasure written all over her face.
"Don’t be mad at him?" She repeated with an incredulous look plastered across her face, as she tossed the words back at her mother. "He couldn’t even do something simple right! I mean, how did they find out about the bribe? This is ridiculous!" She shrilled, her high-pitched voice piercing through the air and her cheeks turned red with anger.
Natalie’s eyes widened as surprise flashed past her eyes for a fleeting moment and her lips were now agape. "Bribe?" She asked as she snapped her head to look at her husband. "You bribed the judges to let our daughter win?"
He turned to look at his wife, not an ounce of shame or guilt evident in his eyes.