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.”

into Darren. Curious, she inquired, “What group

“Group B,” Darren replied.

Darren was grouped with Fiona. Observing that Darren’s fingers were steady, she inquired with some concern, “Are you

think you were right. I didn’t know myself that well. I’m more excited than

almost confessed that she had made it up, but reconsidering, she decided it was better that Darren wasn’t feeling

she teased, “We’ll get to see your

flashed a confident grin and declared, “Of course, it’s time

stage. Alongside her and Rebekah, there were three other contestants. Their

judge in the center picked up the microphone, glanced over the contestants, and announced, “Group A, your piece is The Czardas. First

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

murmured among themselves about why the organizers had suddenly changed

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

“I’ve never heard

can make it? I have never heard her play The

“If she’s not familiar with the

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

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