M City.
The plane touched down at the airport, and passengers disembarked, dragging their suitcases. Alongside Selena, qualified for the slot, four others from Olympus Group emerged from the qualification trials: Mandy, Hazel, Ayah, and Bethany. Mandy, as the third runner-up, was already known, while the others had gained some fans during the selection process.
Dressed stylishly, the four smiled, waving to their fans who greeted them with screams. Leia, carrying Selena’s suitcase, was tempted to shush the crowd as Selena and Osvaldo preferred silence. Selena stopped her, and they walked past the four, heading to the car.
Fans at the pick-up gate were captivated by Selena’s stunning beauty, even though she wore sunglasses. Speculations about her identity buzzed as she walked past the four. Mandy and the others, once in the limelight, now felt overshadowed.
Tired after the flight, Selena ignored the attention, instructing Leia to proceed. The fans, confused about her identity, continued taking pictures and discussing her. Selena and Leia got into the car, leaving the airport.
Arriving at the hotel, the four received their room cards, but Leia asked for Selena’s separately. The waitress handed over a golden room card for the top floor, attracting even more attention. Mandy and the others, ignored and overshadowed, felt uneasy.
In the hotel, Selena took a shower and rested. Leia suggested going out after lunch for some fun. Selena agreed, realizing she should bring gifts for Osvaldo and Hattie. After eating, she texted Osvaldo to report her safety, receiving a quick “Okay” in response.
Leia and Selena ventured into M City, exploring unique shopping malls. Purposeful in her actions, Selena bought a beautiful BDJ doll for Hattie. Finding a gift for Osvaldo proved challenging due to his rare looks and aura. After much searching, Selena spotted a unique watch in a luxury shop.
She told the clerk, “I’ll take this one.” The clerk, surprised, praised the watch’s uniqueness. Selena, confident in her choices, was about to pick up the watch when a hand from the side snatched it away. Someone said, “Excuse me, Miss, I have my eye on this watch. Please give it to me.”