CHAPTER 245

Mona's confidence comes from the fact that free skating is more challenging than the short program. Not only is it longer, requiring more jumps and spins, but more importantly, it allows for more rounds of jumping. Unlike the short program, which only permits a triple axel, the free skating segment offers the opportunity for quadruple jumps.

Mona felt that as long as she executed more quadruple jumps, she could recover her score.

**The Next Day**

It was the competition day for the women's singles free skating. The order of appearance was reversed according to the ranking from the short program. The athletes took to the ice, and soon it was Mona's turn. As she stepped onto the stage, the audience did not welcome her; there were even a few boos. Mona felt aggrieved, suppressing the mist in her eyes, and looked towards Damien.

*Damien Knight, I will show you that I am better than Kendall!* she thought.