Recap: In the previous chapter, the remaining contestants get to compete in the 20th challenge, which is related to a lie detector. Capri earned her spot to become one of the two finalists, while Marcel and Saylor are faced with each other to answer the riddles. Marcel earned his spot where Saylor was in third place.

That's what you missed.

Penny's POV

Looks like this will be the last day of the competition. I have to prepare a plan for the two and the rest.

I'm prepared for it to end despite the fact that it was fun to be a host. I hope Ryker and the others don't find me here. 

Especially our former boss...

I looked for the money that I stole since they don't deserve that blood money...

But it was stolen. How is it possible to sneak inside the cabin!? No... what do I do!?

Penny: Shit! Should I tell my brother about this!?

I saw the note on the floor before I picked it up.

(If you want to get the money back, meet me at the same place where you used to work.

From R)

Penny: *gets more nervous* I hope that it wasn't Ryker... If it was him, what would I do to get it back?

I need to get that money back before it's too late...

I went out of the cabin to prepare the challenge for Marcel and Capri. But first I'll carry a box of glowing bracelets that correspond to their color.

I put it on the bleachers before I waited for the contestants.

Penny: This is going to take too long...

Pax: Penny, what's wrong?

Penny: *whispers to Pax* The money is stolen...

Pax: Wait what!?

Penny: Brother, what do I do!?

Pax: How about this? We will find it together. You need to buy us some time, while the contestants will not know the situation. So, you have to do what you did in hosting the competition. Okay?

Penny: Okay...

Pax left to look for Bryon before I continued waiting for the contestants.

I see few of the contestants have arrived, including the finalists.

Capri: What happened?

Penny: I was waiting for all the contestants to start the final competition for one last time. But first, all the jurors should be here since you two are here just in time.

Marcel: I see, I can wait. Just separate Pierce and Colton though. You don't want to have chaos while you're hosting or whatever that was.

Capri: I can agree.

Penny: Don't worry, I have already made the seating arrangements!

Marcel: That's great, I need to rest from those two...

Penny: I see... rest well.

We started waiting for the rest of the contestants despite the fact that it would take a long time.

End of Penny's POV

After 20 minutes had passed, everyone arrived by the bleachers where they sat down with them.

Penny: Good thing it's good. It's all thanks to this seating arrangement.

Pierce: Are you going to start? I'm trying to kick this grown-ass guy here!

Penny: We will start! Don't worry!

Marcel was sleeping, since he couldn't sleep last night when Colton and Pierce were fighting.

Capri: Marcel, wake up. It's about to start.

Marcel: *wakes up* Right...

Penny: For the jurors, you guys will have to decide which one of the finalists will win the competition.

Ollie: How do we decide though? Also, what is a juror?

Pierce: Are you fucking serious? This is why you need to go back to school other than spending time with your mommy.

Ollie: What's school?

Pierce: School is hell where people are not friendly. There are a bunch of bullies, bad teachers, and others who ignore you. But learning is useful if you shut the fuck up.

Warren: Don't you think it's a bit far?

Pierce: Pfft! Who cares!?

Penny: *grabs her megaphone* That's enough!

Few of the contestants stopped talking while the rest are still sitting in silence.

Penny: Alright, as I was saying, this is the first part of what you guys will do. They have to decide the bet on one of the finalists by getting the glowing bracelets with their corresponding colors.

Pierce: Wait, simple as that?

Penny: Yep! Oh, and Marcel and Capri have to stand by the box and give them the glowing bracelets to the ones who decided.

Colton: Is this it?

Penny: Like I said, this is the first part, so no.

Colton: Oh.

Pierce: Get your reading glasses you blind ass detective.

Saylor: No wonder he's a douche.

Colton: I can agree.

Pierce: I heard that!

Penny: Now you can begin.

Pierce: I'll go first! *gets the glowing bracelet from Capri's box* I'll bet on you because I support lesbians!

Colton: *rolls his eyes* Marcel, I hope you win since you always defend me from Pierce.

Marcel: Thank you, Colton! *gives him the glowing bracelet*

Saylor: Oh no... I don't know who to decide... They're interesting to me...

Camila: How about this? You can choose Marcel while I choose my girlfriend.

Saylor: Okay then. Marcel, I'll make a bet that you will win since you are one of the interesting players.

Camila: Yeah, I'll choose my girlfriend because I know she'll make it!

Capri: *blushes* Thanks babe. *gives her the glowing bracelet*

Marcel: That's interesting. But thank you, Saylor. *gives him the bracelet*

After an hour, the jurors decided between the two finalists.

Penny: Now let's see the votes the finalists received.

(Marcel - Saylor, Warren, Fallon, Molly, Colton, Rosaria, Adrian, Brynn, Rayna, Gauri
Capri - Brayden, Spencer, Cain, Camila, Pierce, Priya, Peggy, Destiny, Beatrix, Ollie)

Penny: Looks like it's a tie. Good thing I prepared the challenge beforehand in case this happens.

Pierce: This is going to take too long... I want her to win.

Saylor: It doesn't matter who will win the game, they both played the game fairly.

Pierce: I never asked for your opinion twink.

Penny: *was stunned to speak* Uh- so anyway, follow me!

They all followed her before they went to the portal.

Adrian: Wait, so this portal has been working all along?

Penny: I don't know who sabotaged it, but let's go in.

Colton: Okay then! I can't wait!

Pierce: We are excited about this shit dumbass!

Penny: *sighs* Let's go inside.

They all went inside the portal while carrying their stuff.

Capri: We're back! *see Camila* Amy!!!

Capri gives her a hug.

Camila: I miss you darling.

Marcel: *smiles at the scene* That's very wholesome.

Penny: The challenge will happen later, but for now, you can rest on the airplane.

Ollie: Yay! Food!

Pierce: I hope I don't sit with Colton. Because I'll beat the shit out of that grown ass man!

Bryon and Pax arrive.

Pax: Wait for us sister!

Penny: Oh sorry you two!

They went inside the airplane.

Penny: Oh hello bestie! Long time no see!

???: I was waiting in that cabin, remember?

Penny: Oh yeah! It's good to see you Judy!

Judy?: It's good to see you as well, Penny! Let's get going!

They all sat down while Capri, Marcel, Bryon, and Pax stayed in the crew rest compartments.

Capri: Since there are no seats available, we have to stay here I guess.

Marcel: I mean we have no choice. Huh, this makes this room a hidden spot.

Pax: Bryon, can we talk privately?

Bryon: Sure dear.

They went away to talk about something serious between them.

Capri: Should we eavesdrop on them?

Marcel: No. I know it's personal between them anyway.

Capri: Oh. Okay then.

The airplane flies to the exact destination where the rest of the contestants are resting.

Aiden was on top of the airplane, holding onto it to avoid falling off the plane.

Aiden: Looks like we're going somewhere, but where exactly?

He stays on top of the airplane, waiting for his destination.

After it took about a few hours of the flight, they arrived at the abandoned laboratory.

Rye, Everest, and Gavin are waiting in the pilot's room while the real Judy is tied up with her mouth covered in duct tape.

Ryker: *uses the microphone* Before you guys go, good night and have a nice sleep!

Penny: *hears the voice* Wait... it's Ryker!?

The sleeping gas is released in the aircraft cabin which puts everyone to sleep. Except for Marcel, Capri, Bryon, and Pax are in the crew rest compartments.

They carried them one by one to the abandoned laboratory to get the approval from Ryker's former boss.