Chapter 417:

“You ask me why? Just because you used to be my loyal lackey, always ready to do my bidding!” Vicky raised her hand, intending to slap Rebekah. Yet, aware of the spectators, she instead directed her stiletto heel onto Rebekah’s instep, pressing down with brutal force.

“I’m sorry! It won’t happen again,” Rebekah cried out in pain.

Vicky savored Rebekah’s distress; with a casual lift of her foot, she removed it. Casting a venomous glance at Elyse, she walked confidently toward the stage.

All the contestants witnessed the scene backstage, their whispers adding to the already strained atmosphere.

Fiona tightened her grip on Elyse’s hand and asked with thinly veiled anxiety, “Is that Vicky, your rival from Celestial Sounds Symphony?”

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Elyse nodded, her feelings in turmoil.

Fiona shook her head firmly. “Her personality is just appalling. Such arrogance is truly repellent.”

choosing not to dwell on Vicky any longer. Her mind drifted to Darren. Vicky

looking for any sign of Darren, but he was not there. Memories of his usual

to find a friend. Will you be alright here by yourself?”

“What could go wrong?” she remarked, waving her hand dismissively. “Go find your friend.

the backstage area. As she walked down the hallway, she noticed Darren slouched near the restroom

violin sprawled

look, gently lifted him. With a note of frustration, she said, “Darren, you’re not thinking

lips and shrugged off Elyse’s hand. “Just leave me be. This

Don’t you remember our vow? We promised to make it into the top ten together and then compete on the international

sat quietly, his face buried in his hands. His voice was a faint murmur as he confessed, “I can’t do it. When I get nervous, my

for the right words. Suddenly, she asked, “Are you sure it’s just

up, puzzled. “What

Elyse suggested, eyeing his hands. “Look, you’re nervous now, but your hands are

because I’m not on

not take it out now and see

took out his violin

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