Chapter 970

• "You… it's really you!" The female judge's voice trembled with excitement as she took an eager step forward, only to hesitate, unsure if it was appropriate to get too close. There was a mix of admiration and caution in her expression as she carefully asked, “Are you… Ruby Co?”
• The moment those words left her lips, the entire hall fell into stunned silence. It was as if time itself had frozen.
• Rite's eyes widened in disbelief, her pupils shrinking as an overwhelming sense of shock washed over her. All the resentment and anger she had felt just moments ago were replaced by sheer horror. Her body stiffened, and her gaze darted toward Liza, searching for any sign that this was some kind of cruel joke.