Chapter 768:

Noticing Elyse’s growing agitation, Darren quickly stepped in to hold her back. He knew about the bond Fiona and Elyse once shared, but rumors of a rift had reached his ears. While the cause remained a mystery, it was clear Elyse still harbored a desire to help Fiona.

Darren tried to encourage Fiona too. “Don’t lose hope. You still have another chance in the Comeback Competition. You can still come out on top.”

Fiona, clutching her stinging cheek, fled the backstage area without a word.

Embarrassed, Darren said, “She ran off. Do you think she’ll hold a grudge against you?”

Elyse glanced down at her palm, which felt a bit numb. She had really laid it on thick when she slapped Fiona. But, as usual, Fiona didn’t take her words to heart.

Elyse let out a sigh and said, “If she hates me, that’s fine. She’s always hated me anyway.”

on stage. Don’t let Fiona’s behavior throw you off.” Then he turned his gaze

doesn’t matter how talented you

shot her a steely look. “And I’ll defeat

diplomat caught in a brewing storm, sandwiched between two rivals whose eyes already blazed with the fire of competition. Even before their first note had been struck, their resolve to vanquish one

positions under the spotlight, Elyse’s eyes immediately locked onto Jayden in the

box with an air of theatricality. Unfolding the slip, the judge’s voice rang out with

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of accompanying pianists, a change that, on the surface, seemed

with poise and took her place next to the pianist. A silent exchange of understanding

that demanded more than mere technical prowess; it required the performer to embody its biting satire

eyes locked on Elyse, hoping to find a chink in her armor. Darren, holding a violin case, sauntered over to Geraldine and asked, “Are you nervous? Worried Elyse might nail

that doesn’t mean she won’t slip up at the end. The ending of this piece

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