"Is that all?"

Lilah chuckled. She'd braced for the worst but this was just a storm in a teacup.

“Why the sudden switch from Team Ruth to Team Lilah?" Lilah asked nonchalantly.

Hadley rested her head on Lilah's shoulder and grinned. "I was blind before. Spending time with you, Lilah, made me realize you're the real deal..."

"Cut it out!" Lilah interrupted impatiently. “Speak plainly."

"She's treating me like dirt by making me do her bidding. I'm scared of crossing her," Hadley finally explained.

Lilah pushed her away, heading for bed. “It's late. Let's get some rest. She's a nobody. I wouldn't worry about her.”

Hadley suddenly felt she was on the right track.

Lilah offered her a sense of safety.

Seven days flew by.

The day of the showdown had arrived.

First up was the fight between the celebrities.

Effie nailed her first round, taking down a male actor in the first.

Then, against another actress, she clinched a win too.

With her solid skills, Effie seemed unbeatable, gearing up for her match against Ruth.

As they stepped into the ring, tension filled the air.

Effie and Ruth strolled into the ring at a steady pace, while the crowd below observed silently. Nobody could determine who was tougher.

As per the show's rules, the contestants had to exchange ambitious words for dramatic effect.

Ruth went first. "Hey, Effie. I hate to break it to you but I'm here to snatch that first place. I am not going to take it easy on you.”

She arched her eyebrows, her eyes gleaming with hostility.

Her words stunned everyone, especially the fans that had been brought in by the show's crew. Their excitement surged and anticipation filled the air for Ruth.

Effie's gaze turned icy, yet she responded with a casual “Hmm,” as if Ruth's challenge was nothing to her.

It left everyone dumbfounded.

Someone couldn't help but burst into Laughter.