Chapter 1602 Sir, Have Mercy

After stepping off the stage, Yulia realized her face, hands—even the small of her back—were drenched in cold sweat. Her nerves hadn't yet recovered from the chaos earlier. She hadn't even realized that Skylar had been standing behind her the whole time, close but not too close, quietly watching. "Yulia, congratulations," Skylar said casually, offering her a faint smile. "You're one step closer to your dream."