?<strong>Chapter 859:</strong>


    “An ambitious youngdy. And you, what do you think?” the host asked Edward.


    Edward cleared his throat and replied, “First ce is mine.”


    The host chuckled and then said, “You both have great confidence, but only one can be in first ce. The difference between you two is just 0.1 points.”


    Elyse’s expression grew concerned upon hearing this. Just 0.1 points? Their scores were nearly the same, separated by the slightest gap.


    Impatient, Edward urged, “So, who is in first ce?”


    The host yfully dragged out the suspense, replying slowly, “I know you’re eager, but hold on. I’m about to reveal the results now…”


    The host picked up the microphone and said, “The contestant who battled through and imed first ce is…” His gaze shifted towards Edward, who was brimming with anticipation.


    As Edward caught his eye, his expression brightened. He was sure the first ce was his.


    “Let’s give a round of apuse to Elyse! With just a 0.1-point difference, she triumphed as the first-ce winner,” the announcement rang out.


    Edward’s expression turned sour instantly. He wondered why the host had misled him.


    Darren was the first to react with joy. He cheered and hugged the bewildered Elyse, eximing, “You’re the winner! You’re the champion of the Swan Cup.”


    Geraldine approached too, cing her hand on Elyse’s shoulder with a forced smile. “Even though I didn’t win, I genuinely congratte you on taking first ce.”


    Elyse was still processing. She hesitantly asked, “Am I really first? Did I secure first ce?”


    Seeing her disbelief, Darren chuckled. “You don’t think the host was kidding, do you? You’re the champion! You defeatedpetitors from across the globe!”


    The host added softly from the side, “You’ve always been a strong contender for first ce in this year’s Swan Cup. You have a lot of supporters.”


    Gradually, Elyse embraced the truth. A smile emerged as she eximed, “I actually won first ce. I’m the champion!”


    Nearby, Edward was clenching his teeth tightly. With tears welling up, he murmured, “No wonder you caught my eye. Congrattions on outperforming me and clinching first ce.”


    Elyse, visibly annoyed, retorted, “Your face says you’re not really happy for me. You don’t sound sincere in your congrattions.”


    Edward retorted, “I only lost by 0.1 points. How could I be content? You’re expecting too much, wanting me to wholeheartedly congratte you.”


    Elyse frowned. “What I’m saying is, if you can’t be genuine, then it’s better not to say anything at all. Don’t force it and make it seem like I’m forcing you.”


    Edward sighed, choosing not to respond.


    Darren teased, “Don’t mind him. He’s always so full of himself, bragging about being the best. Now that you’ve beaten him by just 0.1 points, of course he’s upset.”


    Geraldine crossed her arms and nodded in agreement. “Exactly. He needs a reality check, or he’ll never stop being unbearably arrogant.”


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