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Chapter 40

Penulis: Full of Luck
Elara immediately turned and walked away. Time was running out. She needed to find a place with power and internet access as soon as possible to complete the online competition.

She headed to a nearby café, only to discover that it also had no signal. Pressing the emergency call button, she dialed Finnegan.

"Finn, can I use the Internet at your gym? I lost all signal at home."

Finnegan's voice came through, "I'm sorry, Elara. The gym was just shut down due to fire safety regulations."

"What?"

How could it be such a coincidence?

Finnegan also found it strange. "Even my rental properties lost power today. I'll call the power company and check."

"No need," Elara replied. "I'm sorry for dragging you into this."

Finnegan quickly realized why Elara felt guilty. His expression turned grim. "Was it Harvey? Did he cut off your signal?"

"Finn, I have something really important to do. I believe things will work out."

Elara didn't have time to explain further. She ended the call, clutchi
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