Reborn as the Villainess

Gloria listened to the compliments, feeling quite pleased as she thought, 'I knew that with my cleverness, I could easily navigate through this challenge.

'I found the right direction and felt confident I would soon discover the escape mechanism. Once I get through this, the audience will definitely admire my intelligence, and I can establish myself as a top student. The more Gloria thought about it, the happier she became, even forgetting that they were in a haunted house.

Suddenly, Gloria turned to Eleanor, who was standing silently beside her, still looking at the words on the wall. A trace of sarcastic amusement flashed across her face, but it wasn't very noticeable in the dim light.

Gloria smiled slightly and said, "Eleanor, we've already figured out this clue, so you don't need to keep looking. Let's go find something else."

Eleanor didn't move, her gaze still fixed on the words on the wall.

Seeing Eleanor ignore her, Gloria narrowed her eyes and thought, 'Just act aloof. Once I solve the puzzle, let's see how you continue to show off.

The room was small, and they quickly found an iron box under a nearby table.

Gloria's eyes lit up with surprise, and she couldn't help but exclairn, "This box must contain the key to the next level!"

Zane nodded. "That's very likely."

However, the iron box had a combination lock shaped like a clock.

Gloria stroked her chin, frowning in thought. "The phrase we just read mentioned the latter half of the night, which is after midnight. That would mean one o'clock. Can you try setting it to one?"

Zane slowly adjusted the numbers, aligning them to one o'clock. "Click." The wooden box actually opened.

Gloria's eyes

widened in surprise, and she jumped up with excitement. "Oh my goodness, we really solved it! Let's see what's inside!" Her voice carried loudly in the small room, echoing around. The three scared individuals, still in shock, heard her declaration of success and moved closer to her.

Though Gregory disliked Gloria, he knew this wasn't the time to focus on such trivial matters. Their priority was to get out. "Hurry, let's see what's inside!"

Samuel chimed in, "Gloria, check if it's the key to getting out."

As Gloria noticed the others gathering around, she felt a surge of pride. She thought, 'I knew I could crack this first level's code. After today, my popularity will surely rise, making my path in the entertainment industry much smoother. As for Eleanor... What does she have to compete with me?'

Gloria took a deep breath, suppressing her excitement, and quickly opened the wooden box. In the dim light of the room, she could make out what was inside.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

"Oh wow, it really is a key!" Camilla exclaimed first. "It should be the key to the door. Hurry and try it!"

Gloria pulled out the key but didn't rush to open the door. Instead, she looked at Eleanor, who was still silent off to the side, and feigned sweetness, saying, "Eleanor, I've cracked the code and found the key. Let's go out together."

Although it sounded like an invitation, it was more of a boast.

Eleanor frowned and ignored Gloria's sarcasm, focusing seriously on the key in their hands. "I think it's a bit strange. Maybe it's best if you don't open the door. This key was too easily found which feels like a trap." Chapter 127

Although Eleanor had never played a game like this before, she understood that brain-teasing yourses wouldn't rely solely on one clue to find the final answer. Moreover, Gloria's analysis had been completely incorrect, yet they vill found the key. making everything even stranger.

Eleanor thought, 'So, this key might just be a decoy!

Hearing Eleanor say this, the fake smile on Gloria's face vanished entirely. "Eleanor, how do you know this key is a tray Do you have any evidence?"

"No," Eleanor replied honestly, thinking, "This is a game. It's not a crime scene, so where would the evidence come from?

Seeing this as a chance to pin her down, Gloria spoke with a feigned grievance. "Eleanor, you just admitted you have no evidence, so why are you so certain this isn't a real key? Do you have something against me?"

Eleanor rubbed her forehead, thinking, 'It's already enough of a headache searching for clues. Now, I have to deal wid Gloria's sarcasm and schemes. She just has to hit a wall to realize it's hard, or else she'll never turn back "Fine, then you go ahead," Eleanor said softly.

Gloria felt that Eleanor was feeling jealous and snorted coldly, becoming even more convinced of her impending victory while pretending to be magnanimous. "Don't be disheartened, Eleanor. I believe you'll definitely figure out the subsequent parts. Just come out with us this time."

When Gloria said this, she truly presented an image of being generous and magnanimous to the oblivious viewers in the live stream, and the earlier criticisms began to shift towards praise.

It seems Gloria is quite clever, managing to find the clues so quickly.]

[Wasn't Zane saying she was a student at Aloria High School? That's a top school nationwide. The students are the best of the best.]

[It seems Gloria is indeed more attractive than Eleanor. Eleanor is brave, but she lacks Gloria's cleverness.]

[Gloria found the key while Eleanor tried to stop them from going out. What scheme does she have? Doesn't she know Samuel is scared?]

[She probably just wants more camera time. Since Samuel relies on her so much, if they escape later, she can take extra screen time. Newbies have their little schemes.].

[Gloria is pretty friendly. She even told Eleanor to leave together. She seems like a nice person.]

[As long as she can take Samuel out, I'm willing to support her as well.]

Confident, Gloria held the key up to the lock on the door. The crisp sound of unlocking echoed through the space.

Gloria's eyes brightened, and she pulled on the door, but it remained firmly shut. She thought, What's going on? I definitely heard the sound of unlocking!

Just then, a shrill, eerie noise similar to an alarm rang out in the room, piercing and strange.

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