Chapter 521


    It was a tug-of-warpetition between all the participating families. Since there were exactly six groups of families at the


    scene, it would be yed out in an elimination format. Each family would draw lots to see who they would be matched up


    against, and the winners of each matchup would advance to the next round. This meant it would be a best-of-six, then a best-of-


    three before moving onto the grand final.Belonging to N?velDrama.Org.


    The winners would get a mermaid doll. The mermaid dolls were being disyed on a table. Each doll had been delicately made,


    depicting a chubby and adorable little mermaid. Most of the fathers in the participating families wererge and burly men. Sylvia


    had been separated from Odell while apanying Isabel and Liam as they went around the area.


    This meant it was just the three of them at the moment.


    There was a chance they would not even get past the first round Since Isabel was very eager about thepetition, Sylvia did


    not want to ruin the asion for her, so she let her go ahead and draw a lot.


    The lucky number they got was six.


    They were matched up against a family of four, which consisted of arge and stocky father, along with the mother and two


    plump boys.


    When the two plump boys saw that their opponents were Isabel and Liam, they chuckled at the sight of the two little pipsqueaks,


    as if they had already won the round before it even began. Isabel scoffed and made a face, “You better watch out, we’re not


    afraid of you!”


    At this point, the two plump boys wereughing so hard that they had practically doubled over fromughter. Even their parents


    began snickering when they saw theical scene of the tiny Isabel taunting them. Sylvia grimaced quietly. Liam wore the same


    look as his mother. There was no way to back down unless they were to give up entirely. Sylvia stood behind Isabel and Liam


    and picked up the rope with them. Their opponents, a family of four, also picked up the rope.


    Seeing how obviously outmatched they were, the father of the family gave a wry smile and said, “Miss, let me apologize


    beforehand.”


    Sylvia felt something catch in her throat but kept quiet. Shortly after, the referee stood at the middle point and announced,


    “Begin!” Sylvia immediately yanked the rope with all the strength in her.


    However, their opponents were significantly stronger than them. Even though she had already exerted all her strength, they were


    still being tugged towards the other direction. Forget about offense, they could hardly y on the defense.


    Just when it looked like their feet were about to cross the middle point, the rope suddenly jerked from behind and stopped. Sylvia


    felt a powerful pull on their side, the sheer force of this pull was so overwhelming that within seconds, they had gained ground


    over the other team again. Sylvia was bewildered. Moments after that, she heard the low, masculine voice of Odell from behind


    her, “Don’t zone out, just pull.” Sylvia suppressed the restless feeling in her chest and tugged as hard as she could. In no time,


    they managed to pull the rope all the way back. The two boys on the opposite team lost their bnce and tumbled onto the


    ground, losing control of the rope. The referee raised a hand and announced ceremoniously, “Congrattions, you are the


    winners.”


    “Yay!” Isabel jumped for joy and stuck her tongue out at the two fat boys who had made fun of her.


    Sylvia smiled and turned to Odell.


    He was standing behind her, staring at her quietly. Sylvia was perplexed and asked, “Why are you here?” He answered coolly,


    “You''d have lost if | hadn’te.” Sylvia’s lips pursed Odell raised his hand and patted her head, “Come on, it’s time for the next


    round.”


    Seeing as he had been the main contributor to their victory, Sylvia knew better than to get upset about him patting her head and


    answered with a brisk “Sure”.


    The family they were matched against in the second round was also a family of four, only this time the entire family looked like


    they were all into fitness and gym, which was evident by their fit and muscr build. One of the kids was nearly as tall as Sylvia.


    The parents almost fell in love with Isabel and Liam at first sight, their eyes glowed up when they saw how adorable they were.


    The mother said to Isabel, “What a lovely girl, | don’t have the heart to defeat you guys!”


    Isabel immediately turned her nose at her and boasted, “Hmph, we won’t know who wins or loses before the game starts. You


    guys better be careful, we won''t go easy on you!”