Chapter 769:

As the last note hung in the air, a single bead of sweat traced a slow, deliberate path down Elyse’s forehead. She drew a deep breath, gently pulling herself back from the musical reverie that had momentarily carried her away.

The pianist gently nudged her. “Didn’t you hear that? The audience is applauding. It’s time for your curtain call!”

Snapped back to reality, Elyse swiftly bowed and exited the stage. Geraldine brushed past Elyse, whispering, “Watch closely. I’ll make sure you admit defeat without question.”

Elyse cast a final, unreadable glance at Geraldine’s determined stride, said nothing, and hurried backstage.

As she came down, Darren said with a smile, “Congratulations! I knew you’d be the winner.”

Taking a deep breath, Elyse teased, “I’ve just finished my performance. How can you be so sure I’ll win?”

Darren chuckled. “You’re always the winner in my heart, no matter what.”

turned around and focused intently on the

melody! It feels like this piece captures the carefree life of a playboy,” Elyse whispered, having caught a

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shrugged. “Love is just a passing fancy?

her performance echoed in the hall, Geraldine gracefully

her chest. “Her interpretation is completely different

and an air of seriousness, weighed in, “She certainly nailed it, but in

canvas of conflicting emotions. “Cut it out. If you keep going like

arch of his brow, Darren retorted, “I’m just enjoying your music.

her lips. “Got it. So, you’re saying you’re my soul

eyes gleamed with smug satisfaction. “See? This is what I can

thoughtfully. “Yeah, I saw it, but I’m not

cracked, irritation flaring in her eyes as she spat, “Don’t get too

her voice calm, her mind elsewhere. She had left it all on the

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