Chapter 14: The Competition

Today is the day of Hillary's momentous event. She set an alarm and rouse at four in the morning. She received messages from Marcus and Marina wishing her good luck and looking forward for her victory.

"I hope I can make it. The orphanage needs the money." she uttered.

While selecting an outfit from her suitcase she recall that her dad assured her that he will look over on her before her competition. She decided to call her dad.

The phone rang twice and got connected.

"Hey dad, I'm about to compete today. " she said avidly.

"I know honey, send me the address of the event and I'll be there. I just set foot in Manhattan Airport but I still have business to sort out to. What time is the event?"

"Wow dad, you make me over the moon. You are my only support for today. I'll text you the exact address and please show up at exactly 8:00 a.m." she said merrily.

"I surely will, honey. Get some breakfast before leaving and keep safe." Kevin Chen ended the call.

Hillary was so jovial upon h