The association's rules were flexible enough to accommodate such changes.

Briseis replied a few seconds later, "Okay, but you have to come this time, or I won't help you."

Lilah sighed, feeling helpless.

After a short while, Karol returned to the room. Her expression, though slightly more composed, still betrayed her simmering anger.

After breakfast, Lilah said her goodbyes to Absolon and stepped outside.

As soon as she left, Karol's face twisted with frustration.

"Grandma, Briseis asked me to be an alternate of the competition. They're bullying me!" Tears welled up in her eyes, and she struggled to keep her composure.

Karol, a talented Taekwondo player, had been training diligently for months under the expert guidance of a renowned instructor. She never anticipated being embarrassed in this way.

Absolon regarded her with a frown.

“It's fortunate you have the chance to participate. If you win an award through your efforts, who will remember this?" he remarked.

Karol couldn't bear to compromise.

Seeing her distress, Absolon sighed in resignation and left.

"It doesn't matter. I'll handle this," Danna said, taking Karol's phone and calling Briseis.

Though the Wagner family held noble status, they were still somewhat beneath the Morris family. How dare these mere Taekwondo players bully her granddaughter!

The call was promptly answered.

Briseis' voice carried a hint of impatience. "Miss Morris, we have already clarified the matter."

“How did you screen the contestants? Why did you make my granddaughter an alternate? This is blatant bullying!" Danna shouted indignantly. “Briseis, just because your father is the chairman of the Taekwondo Association doesn't mean you can act with impunity. Karol's participation is an honor for you. Don't be so shameless."

Hearing this, Karol felt a surge of confidence.

Danna was proving to be quite dependable.

"Mrs. Morris, perhaps you should ask your granddaughter about her actions in last year's competition. We have evidence, and if necessary, I can provide it," Briseis responded, her voice calm but with authority.

Danna was stunned and looked at Karol subconsciously. Karol shouted with a flustered look, "Grandma, she's lying and slandering me. Someone must have taken my place."

"Well, Miss Morris, this opportunity was secured for you by someone influential. If you don't want it, we can discuss reallocating it to someone in need," Briseis stated.

At these words, Karol fell silent, her protests abruptly ceasing.

“No, Grandma, I want to take part in the competition," Karol insisted, giving Danna a series of meaningful looks.