Amelia's POV

Barbara smirked slowly and tauntingly as she leaned closer. “See you then.”

Before I could utter a word, a voice broke out from the speakers.

“Contestants, you all are expected to come on stage.”

I became short of breath. The time had come. Barbara did not move. She observed me like a predator relishing a prey. While standing there with her arms crossed.

With my heart racing I fought the impulse to turn around and pushed myself to leave one step at a time.

It was ...