Chapter

67

Who Could Dislike You Enough To D...

In the hall, Wanda, seated among the judges, announced, "It's your turn, Elyse."

She observed Elyse stride to the front with seriousness, likely battling nerves. It was critical for her to perform flawlessly despite the pressure.

Elyse positioned herself in front of the judges, inhaled deeply, and introduced her piece. "The Untold."

With the first stroke of her bow, she captivated the audience, holding their attention until the final note faded.

Upon concluding, she looked towards the judges, who remained silent. Her eyes sought Wanda for any sign of approval.

Wanda, with a gentle smile, gave a nod of approval.

Elyse let out a sigh of relief and stiffly walked back to her place in line.

At this moment, Rebekah was barely noticeable among the others. Her head was lowered, her grip

on the violin was tight, and her shoulders trembled subtly.

She couldn't understand why Elyse wasn't affected.

Rebekah agonized internally. She had tampered with Elyse's water,

thinking a single sip would be enough to disrupt her performance with discomfort. Despite this,

her piece perfectly, showing no signs of the intended effects. What

wrong?

didn't hear

"Rebekah Bentley! Rebekah Bentley!".

"Here!" she finally responded.

judge, with a tone of displeasure, remarked, "If this were the actual performance,

Rebekah apologized and quickly assumed her position, ready

demanded more technical skill than emotion. Yet, as she started, she was preoccupied with thoughts about why Elyse hadn't

was off, Rebekah hurried to regain her composure and

stoic face, noted down her score and then called the

walked back to her seat, unable to shake

the ongoing performances, fighting the urge

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively

the restroom. She managed to hold off until the final performance concluded,

the restroom.

the restroom,

participants chose to

unwell and not wanting to delve into the cause of

she was gathering her things, a sharp

Elyse doubled over, clutching

wrong with you?

Could you please help me get a taxi?" Elyse managed to say, her

her distress, Freddy quickly hailed a taxi and

Elyse was undergoing an examination, Jayden called

phone, worried he couldn't reach

Isn't

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