?<strong>Chapter 776:</strong>


    In thispetitive arena, the size of one’s investment often reflected their power. However, that power couldn’t sway thepetition’s oue, which was ultimately designed to be fair—just the way it should be. While somepetitors chose to conceal their true identities, no one anticipated Kallie would hide behind Ewing’s name as a shield.


    Who wasn’t aware of the Nixon family’s esteemed status, especially abroad?


    R, though young, wasn’t naive. She could sense the underlying strength Kallie and Sophie possessed. Used to wielding her influence and authority in this city, she found it hard to ept that anyone could hold a higher status than her.


    Embarrassment colored R’s cheeks as she shot back angrily, “Just wait and see what happens next!” With that, R turned, attempting to make a hasty exit. But Kallie and Sophie weren’t about to let her slip away so easily.


    Sophie spoke in a steady voice. “Mom, we need to find a way to have her name removed. Someone like her doesn’t deserve topete with me.”


    Kallie nodded in agreement, her eyes narrowing thoughtfully. “That’s simple enough. She’s offended you and hasn’t even offered an apology. It’s time she faces the consequences of her actions.”


    R froze at their words, caught between her pride and the looming consequences.


    “Who do you think you are, daring to kick me out of thepetition?” R turned sharply, her expression fierce, yet her eyes revealed her inner turmoil and unease. R didn’t bother to consider if she was being reasonable. Wielding power to intimidate was second nature to her, and she knew well its effectiveness.


    In fact, neither Kallie nor Sophie had the power to strip R from participating in thepetition.


    Kallieughed lightly, her voiceced with amusement. “What’s the matter? Scared now?”


    “Scared? Not even close!” R snapped, clenching her jaw. “Enough of this nonsense!”


    Sophie chimed in with a calcted calm. “See? She imed she wasn’t scared. Let’s just get her name removed and not waste our time on her.”


    R couldn’t hold back any longer, and feeling humiliated, blurted out, “Just spit it out. What is it that you want? I have topete.”


    Kallie and Sophie exchanged a nce, instantly understanding each other.


    Without hesitation, Kallie stepped forward and held out her hand to R.


    Startled, R instinctively took a few steps back, assuming Kallie was about to strike her.


    However, what followed was unexpected. Kallie simply gave R’s cheek a light pinch.


    Although the touch was strangely personal, Kallie’s voice carried a sharp edge. “You need to apologize to my daughter if you wish to stay in thepetition. Got it?”


    R frowned, her voice defiant. “I can give you money, but I refuse to apologize.”


    Kallie, unyielding, stood tall and said to the staff, “Please help me remove her name.” It was a clear echo of R’s earlier bravado.


    Cornered, R’s cheeks burned with embarrassment as she approached Sophie. “I’m sorry,” she announced loudly. Yet, her tone belied her words,cking any real remorse.


    Sophie regarded R with serene eyes. “Sorry, could you say that again? I didn’t catch it.”


    “You!” R’s eyes shed with rage. Yet, remembering Sophie’s prior warning, she checked her temper.


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