Chapter 156:

Elyse retorted just as Vicky had, “You really don’t deserve it.” Vickys eyes flashed with resentment as she glared at Elyse.

At that moment, the head of the orchestra walked over to them along with Cody and the teacher. He gestured for the top five contestants to step forward. “Go and prepare. Mr. Tucker here will be joining the panel of judges. I hope each of you can showcase your strengths and earn recognition through your performance.”

There was a collective cry when he finished speaking.

“Oh my God, Cody Tucker is judging the performances! If I had known that, I would have worked harder. What a shame, I ranked sixth. I’m just a point away from being the fifth.”

“Gosh, I really envy them. They get to receive Mr. Tucker’s guidance and insights. I don’t think I’ll ever get that kind of opportunity with my ranking.”

“Come on, don’t be so glum. I didn’t get chosen either.”

Contrary to the lively atmosphere among the crowd, the six contestants in question were silent and tense. They were eyeing each other carefully. From that point onward, they were no longer good buddies from the same team but enemies competing for a title.

It was understandable as the results of the competition would dictate the trajectory of their career and therefore their future. Everyone began to disperse, and Elyse returned to the lounge. She was just about to walk through the doorway when she heard the sound of someone crying.

She poked her head in and found Rebekah sobbing in one corner. The woman was crouched on the floor with her arms crossed over her knees and her back to Elyse.

the second round. In fact, she ranked last among the five. Elyse wanted to just leave

and met Elyse’s eyes. Embarrassed, Elyse froze in place, unsure whether

here to laugh at

had to roll her eyes, “Please, you’re being paranoid. I am not like you. I don’t enjoy rubbing salt

her things before leaving. So Elyse walked up to her locker, took a piece of string,

you got a higher score than me, so what?” Rebekah screeched behind her. “I will definitely win next time. Don’t

and frowned at Rebekah, “Can you stop making up stories already? I didn’t

her teeth together in frustration. She had never seen Elyse as someone powerful, but everyone around her seemed to regard the latter highly. Rebekah just wanted to know why they all thought Elyse was better

rant, “You only got lucky this time. Once the selection for the concertmaster commences, everyone will finally see you

unfazed. “In that case, I’ll hold on to my luck until I get on that stage. Be sure to

in the first place, so Elyse felt no compulsion to comfort or encourage Rebekah. She

the venue and met up with Jayden. When she didn’t see Richie, she asked, “Where is Richie? Has

was going to look for a friend,” Jayden answered as he handed her back her phone. “Theo

missing a beat. “He’s probably up to something again. I don’t want to share a meal with him, especially not at

you,” Jayden pointed out. “Apparently, if you don’t go, your

at him. “Are you saying you want me to

can you really

grew quiet. There was no family affection between her and Mabel, but she was still her sister. In any case, she was not so heartless that

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