Chapter 865

After the press conference, Bonian sat beside Jayde, patting her shoulder.

She exhaled. “You spent a lot to get me here?”

“Just bought an extra slot. No big deal,” he said. “This is your moment. Focus on the competition.”

“I won’t let you down,” she said firmly.

“Don’t worry about me,” Bonian replied. “Just don’t let yourself down.”

Her heart swelled. The preliminary round paired her against a small but solid firm. Onstage, she felt like her old college self—sharp, confident. She debated with precision, backing her arguments with solid evidence and raw passion for justice.