Chapter 434:

Fiona held back her words, and Elyse chose not to pry. Ten minutes later, the concert hall’s doors swung open. One by one, the contestants entered, each holding their instruments. Their faces were etched with determination. Amid the crowd, Elyse stood with her head high, unshaken. The rankings from the previous round determined the grouping and performance order for the contestants in this semifinal round.

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Elyse was assigned to Group A alongside Rebekah. Upon realizing Elyse was her competition, Rebekah’s face registered shock, which was quickly followed by a fierce glint in her eyes. “It seems you just keep showing up.”

Elyse pressed her lips together and responded, “The feeling is mutual. I’d rather we weren’t grouped together either.”

Memories of Mariana’s warnings from that morning made Elyse’s frown deepen. Could Rebekah really stoop to underhanded tactics?

Lost in thought, Elyse was startled when Rebekah approached and inquired, “What piece have you chosen to perform?”

Elyse eyed her warily and asked, “Why do you want to know?”

Rebekah’s smile didn’t reach her eyes as she replied, “Just looking out for you.”

Stepping back, Elyse retorted, “That’s not your business.”

and soon bumped into Darren. Curious, she inquired, “What group are you

“Group B,” Darren replied.

that Darren’s fingers were steady, she inquired with

shook his head and admitted, “I think you were right. I didn’t know myself that well. I’m

made it up, but reconsidering, she decided

smile, she teased, “We’ll get to see your true skills this

course, it’s time I showed you

Alongside her and Rebekah, there were three other contestants. Their eyes flickered nervously toward the judges. Elyse, having put in ample practice recently, was confident

and announced, “Group A, your piece is The Czardas. First contestant, please

contestants exchanged shocked looks. They had submitted their chosen tunes well in advance.

contestants getting ready were also taken aback and murmured among themselves about why the organizers

equally puzzled, turned to Gavin and asked, “When did they change the rules? Why wasn’t I informed? Are

looked just as bewildered. “I’ve

she can make it? I have never heard her play The Czardas,” said Irving,

head and added, “If she’s not familiar with

expression grew grim. He pursed his lips and was at a loss for

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