Way Back Into Love (Essie) novel Chapter 91

On the way back, Essie’s excitement faded. She felt like she was breaking out in a cold sweat.

Mandy told her that she had both good and bad news, but in Essie’s mind, she didn’t hear any good news at all.

‘Oh my gosh. No, no, no. I’m so doomed!’ Essie realized she was holding her breath and found herself holding her face in frustration.

She continued to have a monologue in her thoughts. ‘Why did Hanson have to be one of the judges in this show? Why would I have to see him this way?

And why does Sunny even have to be in the same competition as me?

Her family is already so wealthy. She doesn’t need this, so why did she have to join? Ugh, it’s not going to be a competition anymore. It’s decided, right? I guess this will be like a walk in the park for her.

Hanson will obviously favor Sunny and give her the best scores while I’ll try so hard and it might not even matter!’ Essie let out a heavy sigh. She felt exasperated at the thought that she couldn’t stop patting her face.

Leaning back in her seat, she groaned and looked frustrated.

The car stopped at the intersection and waited for the green light. Zac turned to her and asked, "What’s wrong? Did something happen at the contract signing?"

"Zac!" Essie pouted, trying to suppress her distress. "I’ll be knocked out in the first round!" She had an urge to burst into tears in his arms, but he was driving.

He was stunned and raised his eyebrows. "Why? What happened in there?" His voice sounded concerned.

Essie started telling him about the news Mandy had told her earlier.

He nodded as she spoke, with a faint smile at the corners of his mouth. Despite her anxiety, he looked quite relaxed.

He had known about it long before.

Since Bella was the official sponsor of the show, it was definite that Hanson would judge and Sunny would be participating.

Zac didn’t really mind.

However, he knew this was a big deal for Essie. It would be a heavy blow for her if she found out that Hanson would actually be partial to her fiancée. Zac knew that that way she would give up all hope. And that would be a good news to him.

But if Hanson would be fair and objective or partial to Essie, she would feel encouraged. For the moment, Zac didn’t want to think about Hanson and Essie being together after that. He was never a petty person that he’d think about something so insignificant at the moment when Essie was in distress. Instead, he focused on how he could help Essie achieve the success she wanted.

"Don’t you feel reassured to have Hanson around?" Zac asked deliberately. He wasn’t sure he really wanted to know the answer, but he tried to fish for some of Essie’s thoughts.