Goodbye You Never Loved Me novel (Martha and Stefan)
Chapter 859 Her Concealment

Chapter 859 Her Concealment

After several judges carefully evaluated the contestants, the results were announced half an hour later.

When Mia found out she had won first place, she almost jumped up in excitement.

However, she didn't forget her disguise and after receiving the award, she went to Anna and shoved the trophy and $100, 000 prize money into her arms with a guilty expression.

Anna looked at the money and trophy in her arms with confusion in her sparkling eyes. Before she could say anything, Mia's voice filled her ears with guilt.

"Anna, I'm sorry. You should have been the one to receive these."

After hearing Mia's apology, Anna couldn't help but feel amused. She slightly raised her red lips and smiled gently.

She returned everything back to Mia and said with sincerity, "You achieved today's success through your own hard work. As for me getting second place, I'm already content enough that I received recognition from the judges."

Anna spoke sincerely with a voice that was still hoarse.

"But..." Mia sighed deeply. "If your throat wasn't acting up today, then you would have definitely stood on top of that podium instead of me! What happened? Why did your throat suddenly become so hoarse?"

Mia glanced over at Jimmy and Bryce who were about to leave before raising her voice full of concern as if trying to catch their attention.

Upon hearing what Mia said, both Jimmy and Bryce stopped in their tracks and their eyes met in the mid air.

A scheming smile flashed across Mia's eyes.

It's about time for Charlee, this idiot, to pay for her foolish behavior. Otherwise, I would be the one being schemed against by her in the future.

Mia once again placed the prize money back into Anna's hands, saying, "I know your father is hospitalized right now and needing money urgently. Although this amount isn't much, it should be able to support him for some days."

Mia's words warmed Anna's heart, making it difficult for her to refuse.

"I'll take it as what I owe you. I'll replace more part-time jobs soon so that I can return it as soon as possible."

Mia nodded.

"Don't tire yourself out too much, otherwise it will affect your training. We're good friends, and I look forward to holding hands with you and making a big name in the showbiz." Anna's eyes narrowed slightly.

With all the debt she had, did she even have a chance?

Thinking of Jimmy, her biggest creditor, a hint of helplessness appeared on her face.

Out of the corner of Mia's eye, she saw Jimmy walking over with Bryce. An evil plan flashed through her mind in an instant.

Especially when Charlee and several other trainees walked over together, she became even more certain about this plan.

"Anna, you haven't answered my question. Why did your voice suddenly become hoarse?" Mia asked again while giving Charlee a meaningful glance.

Anna shrugged lightly. "It's all in the past now. I don't want to talk about it anymore. I still need to go visit my dad at the hospital so I'm leaving now." But Mia firmly grabbed Anna's hand before she could leave.

"Anna, you can't be too kind-hearted or else people will take advantage of you in the future," Mia suddenly shouted loudly enough for everyone to hear. Jimmy and Bryce exchanged glances before walking towards them with understanding looks on their faces.

Charlee, you idiot, I'll get rid of you today!

A malicious calculation flashed across Mia's eyes as she thought of this.

When Anna saw Jimmy approaching her, complicated emotions filled her heart...

Taking a deep breath, Anna came up to him eventually, her clear eyes falling upon him. "Thank you once again for helping me."

Upon hearing Anna's still somewhat hoarse voice, Jimmy's eyes darkened...

Seeing these two lock eyes onto each other, Mia was extremely jealous.

"Mr. Harrison... Bryce... I suspect that someone intentionally caused Anna's voice like this," said Mia.

Intentionally?

Jimmy's dark gaze gradually turned cold...

"Mia, don't talk nonsense! It might just be because I ate something bad which caused my throat problems but since competition is over and my throat will recover, there is no need to pursue it."

Anna just wanted to go take care of her father at the hospital, but Mia's words made Anna become the focus of everyone.

And what scared her most was if Jimmy found out later that someone had been plotting against her, he would definitely investigate further into it which would only lead to greater controversy.

"It's impossible. I know better than anyone how you protect your throat. How could you possibly eat something that would harm it? Did you drink something?" Mia said intentionally, with suggestive words that made Charlee, who was standing nearby, turn pale and weak in the knees.

Anna thought of the pear juice she had drunk before and her almond eyes subconsciously glanced at Charlee.

When Charlee felt Anna's probing gaze on her, her face turned even paler and she couldn't meet Anna's eyes.

"Anna, come on. You don't have to be afraid with Mr. Harrison and Bryce here," Mia urged while waiting for Anna to say Charlee's name so she could get rid of her through Anna.

But after waiting for a while, Anna remained silent.

Jimmy walked directly up to Anna with his lips tightly pursed and his deep-set eyes showing a hint of coldness. His powerful aura made Anna feel somewhat flustered.

"Have you ever drunk anything that would irritate your throat?" Jimmy asked directly without beating around the bush.

Should she answer him?

Should she tell him about the pear juice that might have been problematic?

Anna glanced briefly at Charlee and clearly saw fear and pleading in her eyes.

"Come on, Anna. Just tell us who hurt you. Mr. Harrison will take care of it," Mia urged impatiently as if wanting to use this opportunity to get rid of Charlee once and for all since she might cause trouble later

on.

Jimmy's low-pitched voice sounded again, "Tell me what you drank."

Taking a deep breath under everyone's gaze, Anna shook her head. "It was just a slight cold."

Upon hearing this reply from Anna, Mia clenched both hands tightly together while Charlee who had prepared herself for punishment from Jimmy was completely stunned.

Jimmy's eyes flickered slightly; he knew very well that Anna was trying to hide something.