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All eyes turned to Chastine, who had remained silent the entire time.
The crowd suddenly fell into a hush, their gazes locked on the monitor that displayed a serious and composed Chastine. It was as if being called out had no effect on her.
No trace of fear, excitement, or any emotion could be seen on her face, which reassured some of her classmates that there was no need to worry about her losing.
As she began walking towards the stage, the crowd instinctively made way for her, their eyes following her every move.
Those in the Special Class couldn't deny that Chastine exuded an intimidating presence, one that earned her their quiet respect and admiration.
"Chastine, you're up now. How about showing them the strength of our class?" Anne said with a confident smirk.
A sly grin played on Chastine's lips as she paused briefly, turning her head slightly. "That's exactly what I plan to do." she replied before continuing her stride.
