With a loud "bang," smoke rose slowly from the rifle as the plump pigeon fell heavily onto the grass.
The result was clear: Anastasia had won.
The crowd in the stands sat in stunned silence, unsure whether to applaud... or, like Delilah and Garrett, to conceal their lack of enthusiasm.
The moment Delilah saw that Anastasia had emerged victorious, her expression twisted with bitterness as she noticed Garrett's gaze fixed solely on Anastasia.
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The lace-edged sunhat shaded Delilah's face, but she clenched her designer gown tightly, seething inside. 'Anastasia, why is it always you taking everyone's attention?! You're nothing now!'
Still seated on her white horse, Anastasia lifted her chin with the satisfaction of a child proudly displaying an A+ report card to her parents.
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