THE PRINCESS RACE | ZB1 RICKY FF

27.

"No, not Chun." Elise said regretfully as she clutched her chest with her fist dramatically. Shaking her thoughts away, Elise focused on her puzzle.

Sitting on the ground panting, Chun looked up at the witch with bitter eyes. "I hope you never win this race and it rightfully goes to Elise." Chun said as the witch chuckled before twirling her dark brown curls with her finger.

"That's where you're mistaken Chun, i always win." Rahne said before smirking "It was nice having you in the race, maybe Elise was grateful for your friendship since you're the first friend she's ever made." Rahne insulted before walking away, a staff member came up to Chun taking her off the set.

Quànrui looked at the monitor closely biting his lip nervously as he watched Elise complete her challenge, Zhanghao watched him suspiciously. "C'mon Elise." Quànrui mumbled softly but Zhanghao still caught on what he said.

"Elise?" Zhanghao said as Quànrui widened his eyes, Jiwoong behind him looked away. "Ah no i mean Elizabeth since she's a fan favorite, it's hard to say her name sometimes." Quànrui reasoned as Zhanghao raised an eyebrow.

"You were raised in Los Angeles for 5 years, it can't be hard." Zhanghao challenged causing Quànrui to chuckle nervously. "Let's just drop it and watch the challenge okay?" Quànrui said looking back at the monitor as Zhanghao nodded slowly looking back at Jiwoong who looked at the sky, Zhanghao squinted his eyes in suspicion.

Jeongeui finished her puzzle as she took the key on the side that opened for her , continuing with her challenge.

"Contestant Jeongeui has completed the first puzzle and is on her way." Hanbin announced as Mary looked at the TV with fiddling hands. "C'mon Elise!" Mary urged watching her mother leave the kitchen and sit next to her on the couch.

Mary's jaw dropped as her mother clapped in encouragement. "I know my daughter will never fail me, you can do it Elise." Mrs Okayu said causing Mary to squeal out excitedly, hugging her tightly. "Finally mom!" Mary screamed out as Mrs Okayu chuckled.

Elise finished her puzzle and took the key clutching onto it tightly before continuing with race.

The maze seemed like it would never end as Elise ran through it looking around to see any more puzzles before looking at the clock to see 15 minutes left.

"15 minutes remaining." The intercom ranged out as the contestants scrambled.

One contestants looked at the maze in confusion not realising Rahne was behind her, she gasped when she felt Rahne ripped her watch off her wrist.

"Contestant Li has been eliminated." The intercom announced and Elise continued running fast, she can't fall into the hands of the witch.

Finding the next puzzle, Elise put her hands on her hip tiredly as she attempted to solve the puzzle, the pieces smaller and more complicated than the last one.

Jeongeui walked through the maze slowly, hearing the soft sounds of sneakers crushing the grass. Jeongeui looked back to find no one there before turning back to the front to see Rahne standing in front of her smiling, Jeongeui stood still before raising an eyebrow.

"We could have been great friends, but i guess things have to end this way." Rahne said innocently causing Jeongeui to scoff softly.

"Put that innocent act on for someone who cares contestant." Jeongeui said as Rahne's smile faded turning into an evil grin. "This is the first one i hear you talk, too bad it's gonna be the last time." Rahne said as she lunged herself onto Jeongeui who moved out the way before she could get her, Rahne almost stumbled to the ground awkwardly before standing upright looking at Jeongeui who smirked.