Across the stage, Jessica glared at Flossie, no longer the center of attention.
The final round arrived, and Flossie returned to the stage.
Head held high, she took a few confident steps before a wave of nausea washed over her. Determined not to show it, she maintained her smile.
After completing the final pose, she turned and began to walk off.
Jessica began her last walk at the same time. Her lips curled as they approached each other.
Just as they were about to pass, Flossie, consumed by the growing discomfort in her stomach, failed to notice Jessica’s movement.
Jessica seized the opportunity and struck Flossie with a blow.
Caught off guard, Flossie tumbled to the runway.
Gasps and shouts erupted from the audience.
Flossie instinctively clutched her stomach, a sharp pain shooting through her arms.
Glancing down, she spotted a bleeding gash on her arm, caused by a nearby glass decoration that shattered from the impact.
Chaos erupted. A representative from the Liz brand rushed out, pleading for order. “Everyone, please calm down…”
Stella was the first to react. She reached Flossie and helped her up.
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Noticing the wound, she asked anxiously, “Flossie, are you alright?
Hold on tight. I’m calling a doctor now.”
She fetched her phone and dialed emergency services.
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Flossie winced, unable to pinpoint whether the source of the throbbing pain was in her arm or stomach. It seemed to radiate throughout her body.
She gritted her teeth as pain wracked her body.
“Don’t worry; help is on the way. An ambulance is coming. I’ll take you straight to the hospital.” Stella wiped sweat from her brow, then turned to a nearby staff member. “Stay with her, please. I’ll get her some medicine and a change of clothes.”
The staff member nodded and took over from Stella.
Suddenly, a man sprinted onto the stage, scooped up Flossie, and declared, “I’ll take her to the hospital!
The stunned staff member recognized him. It was Colin Yates, the sponsor of the show.
She’d heard rumors of his influence, but seeing him personally intervene in a stage mishap was unexpected.
“Mr. Yates…”