All Chapters of The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife: Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

Renee loosened his necktie. He had lost count of how many cups he’d drunk, but it was a lot. He was getting dizzy—his vision blurring, ears buzzing, and his body growing numb. As someone who had never been drunk before, Renee found himself in trouble.He had consumed far more alcohol than his body could handle.However, he couldn’t stop now.His eyes shifted to Aldrin, who had been tipsy a moment ago but suddenly looked energetic again, as if the drunkenness had completely disappeared from his system.Aldrin held another bottle. “Let’s increase the difficulty of the game this time. Each of us can only answer ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ If we can’t answer, then we drink this.” He poured whiskey into the wine, mixing the two.Renee frowned. He felt that if he drank even one glass of that, he would surely vomit. He was already nauseous just watching Aldrin mix the drinks.But despite his mind and body rejecting the sight of it, Renee didn’t utter a single complaint. He would rather endure it than let

Their lips brushed—an electric shock ran through both of them.Danice jerked slightly, but not enough to escape. Renee’s hand was still wrapped around her wrist, and his other hand—sluggish but instinctive—came up to brace her waist, keeping her from falling.The closeness was overwhelming.His scent, his breath, the heat of his body—everything wrapped around her like a trap she had no strength to run from.Renee blinked slowly, as if trying to process what had just happened.It was only fleeting, yet he could still feel the soft sensation on his lips.It was… a short soft kiss.“…Renee…” Danice called softly. She wanted to ask him to loosen his hold on her wrist so she could move away. But her voice came out frail with a slight tremble. Her heart was beating crazily fast.But hearing her voice only made Renee’s gaze deepen.Ah…The unknown raw emotion he couldn’t describe whenever she was near… the annoyance he felt whenever someone touched her… the frustration eating him when he wan

The Intra Competition was one of the main events of the Acting Department every semester. It served as a screening for potential Kings and Queens, as well as a final opportunity for those who had nearly been accepted by the school but hadn’t made it, giving them one last chance to enter.Because Danice had received the dean’s approval during her admission audition and Director Cheng Li’s recommendation, she didn’t need to compete for a slot in the competition.There were only seven slots left for outsiders, and the screening process lasted two days.Once all the candidates for this semester’s competition had been selected, the Intra Competition was officially announced.As a major event of the Acting Department, it was held on a large scale. A production team was brought in to cover the event. Cameras were everywhere, and every student in the Acting Department—regardless of their year or level—attended.The backstage area was just as impressive. The large space was divided into severa

The competition went on. Since Danice was in the latter half, having drawn number twelve, she had plenty of idle time on the backstage.“So that’s Sophia, huh? Do you guys know each other?” Aldrin asked. He and the others had noticed the strange looks Sophia and her team were sending their way.They immediately sensed the tension and the bad vibe.“We’re cousins—unfortunately,” Danice answered.Her brief reply was instantly understood by her friends. They could tell right away that her relationship with this so-called cousin was far from good.“She’s a senior and almost won the competition before. There’s no other reason for her to join other than just to crush you,” Regina realized the situation instantly. Her fighting spirit was ignited. “You gave a great answer earlier, Danice. Show her you can snatch victory from her.”“That’s right. She probably thinks this will be an easy win,” Aldrin said, his eyes glinting. “She’s greatly mistaken.”“Surprise them,” Shaun added.Her friends’ s

Danice didn’t have time to think about why Julian was there as a judge, or how she had mistaken him for Renee, because the timer suddenly started, forcing her to perform as the seconds ticked away.She had to abandon all stray thoughts and fully embrace her role.Danice closed her eyes to steady herself. The buzzing sound began, and the frantic pounding of her heart gradually slowed. Her chaotic thoughts emptied, one by one.In her mind, only calmness remained.She thought of her past self—the life beyond the closed gates.When the timer officially began, she opened her eyes. Her confidence was gone. What remained were anxiety, nervousness, and uncertainty as she glanced around. She had returned to what she once was—the timid Danice.The spotlight shone down on her, and she flinched, as if blinded by the intensity of the light. She squinted, instinctively trying to hide her face, as though afraid of being seen.On the massive screen above the stage, Danice’s expression was magnified—c