Chapter 53 A Rival Cannot Be Avoided (2/2)

After she had returned and caught her breath, she had been secretly looking for him with revenge in mind.

At the sight of him, her usually charming eyes suddenly grew cold.

But it soon dissipated upon seeing that Ricky was hiding behind Grace. She regained her composure.

She had heard that Grace recruited a new disciple, and as things turned out, it was Ricky.

”Bertha, you know I've come here for a reason.” Grace smiled, ”I come here today to ask you for a favor.”

”This is my disciple Ricky whom I have mentioned to you. I would like him to have a chance to watch the casting here before the Outer Competition, so he could comprehend the Light Apperception.”

”Of course. This is your disciple. I'll instruct him myself hereafter.” Bertha readily agreed.

”Forget it, I changed my mind,” Ricky hurriedly whispered to Grace. Bertha's agreement worried him.

However, Grace ignored Ricky's words and continued to talk to Bertha.

Now and then, as she talked, Bertha looked at Ricky with her beautiful eyes. The meaning in them was obvious, ”You will suffer later.”

'I'm dead meat!' Ricky thought.

…

Then Grace departed, leaving Ricky alone in the room with Bertha.

”Bertha!” Ricky courteously said, forcing a stiff smile.