Chapter 164:

Elyse and Vicky locked eyes, their parting marked by unspoken discord. Upon entering the practice room, Elyse released a heavy sigh before retrieving her violin, poised to begin her rehearsal. It was then that Freddy stepped in, offering a friendly greeting. “You seem burdened,” he remarked, noting Elyse’s solemn expression. “Vicky’s existence must weigh heavily on you.”

Looking up, Elyse met Freddy’s gaze and confided, “It’s usual for me to feel this much pressure.”

Freddy nodded knowingly. “Aside from Vicky, you have four other competitors to contend with: Grace Fuller in second place, Bart Gino in third, Darren Bill in fourth, and Gary Hank in fifth. Are you familiar with them individually?”

Hearing this, Elyse shook her head, indicating her lack of prior knowledge regarding the competitors.

“Grace, Bart, and Gary are all seasoned violinists from previous batches,” Freddy explained. “While not necessarily exceptional, they possess formidable skills.”

Pausing, Freddy added, “Darren and Vicky, on the other hand, are rising stars. Although newcomers, they show promise. Unfortunately, Darren’s nerves got the best of him during his last performance, likely due to seeing Cody Tucker.”

Elyse absorbed this information, her curiosity piqued. “Is Vicky’s instructor the assistant director of the orchestra?”

Glancing around cautiously, Freddy leaned in to whisper, “Yes, Vicky’s mentor happens to be the assistant director. And Darren? He’s the director’s nephew.”

Elyse was taken aback. “Both of them have influential connections.”

your escape on g aln

why I felt compelled

“You want me to be vigilant

“I just want to inquire if you have any influential supporters. Without strong backing,

helplessly. “You might as well have kept this to yourself. Aren’t you adding to

because I consider you a friend. I wanted to share this with you before the

with the assistant director, and the other is connected with the director. It wouldn’t bode well

weight of Freddy’s words. She lacked a renowned mentor like many others

Elyse spoke in a subdued tone, her determination evident. “I may not have a strong backing, but I’m not without strength. I still want to

nodded approvingly. “Now that you’ve thought it

violin clutched in her hand, Elyse tightened her grip, resolve coursing through her. She had already traversed a challenging path to reach this point, so she refused to surrender now. As Freddy observed the resolute gleam in her eyes, a fleeting hint of concern crossed his own. Yet

her emotions, Elyse immersed herself in playing the violin for a while. Suddenly, a stranger appeared at the doorway, calling out to her. “Are you Elyse Lloyd? The director, Merlin Reynolds, wants to see you in his

expression conveyed a silent message, and Elyse comprehended instantly. She said to the messenger in a

“Please hurry. Mr. Reynolds doesn’t like to be

moment and whispered urgently, “This might be your opportunity. Mr. Reynolds must want to discuss

you’re right,” Elyse

it peculiar that Merlin hadn’t considered meeting with her before. However, the sudden summon, just as she was vying for the position of concertmaster, seemed like more than

Elyse remarked, “Rest assured, I won’t

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