Chapter 438:

Rebekah firmly denied knowing the man, but the tension in the room was palpable. Unable to remain seated, Mariana stormed onto the stage, exclaiming, “She stole my spot! She lacks the skill I possess, yet she advanced to the semifinal. I demand a reassessment!”

The judge, overwhelmed by the disruption, massaged his temples and announced, “Anyone questioning the results, step forward.”

Elyse and Mariana moved forward together, while Rebekah hesitated but eventually remained where she was.

Observing her reluctance, one judge inquired, “Are you satisfied with the results?”

As a finalist, Rebekah had no grievances. She replied flatly, “I did not cheat. My presence here is proof of my capability.”

The judge instructed, “Step forward. You cannot remain unaffected when you are the center of suspicion.”

Rebekah’s gaze hardened with anger and disdain as she looked at Mariana and Elyse. After a brief phone call, the judge declared, “We will have a rematch. Prove your skills, and we may adjust the rankings accordingly.”

protested, “The results are

quickly, “Refusal means you reject the rules, and I

Rebekah had no option but to comply, as the judges

regarded Rebekah coolly,

are

was her only reply, showing her persistent

then commanded, “For this skill

also the spectators were taken aback. Elyse knew this was her weakest area. Wasn’t this setting her up

felt a surge of adrenaline at the challenge. The piece she had been secretly

when she heard the judge’s words. She didn’t speak but took out her violin to familiarize herself with the piece again. It was a risky choice; she hadn’t played this piece in

Elyse declared, taking

nodded in agreement. “Then let’s

piece. She anticipated a public embarrassment. Conversely, Darren was fraught with concern. He had witnessed Elyse’s previous attempts at this piece, which were

around her, Elyse positioned herself, calmed her nerves, and commenced

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