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.”

Elyse turned around and

Carmen’ was a world apart from Elyse’s interpretation. “What an exciting melody! It feels like this

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just a passing fancy? Is

the final notes of her performance echoed in the hall, Geraldine gracefully acknowledged the thundering applause, her

felt a flutter of unease in her chest. “Her interpretation is completely different from mine, but her performance is

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

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

Darren retorted, “I’m just enjoying your music. I

nodded, a wry smile playing on her lips. “Got it. So, you’re saying

stage, her eyes gleamed with smug satisfaction. “See? This is what I can do with my

I saw it, but I’m not

irritation flaring in her eyes as she spat, “Don’t get too comfortable. When the scores are revealed, it might

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

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