Chapter 164 Pressure

Elyse and Vicky locked eyes, their parting marked by an unspoken

discord.

Upon entering the practice room, Elyse released a heavy sigh before retrieving her violin, poised to begin her rehearsal, It was then that < Freddy stepped in, offering a friendly greeting. "You seem burdened," he remarked, noting Elyse's solemn expression. "Vicky's existence must weigh heavily on you."

Looking up, Elyse met Freddy's gaze and confided, "It's usual for me to feel this much pressure." Freddy nodded knowingly. "Aside from Vicky, you have four other competitors to contend with: Grace Fuller in second place, Bart Gino in third, Darren Bill in fourth, and Gary Hank in fifth. Are you familiar with their individuals?"

Hearing this, Elyse shook her head, indicating her lack of prior knowledge regarding the competitors.

"Grace, Bart, and Gary are all seasoned violinists from previous batches," Freddy explained. "While not necessarily exceptional, they possess formidable skills."

Pausing, Freddy added, "Darren and Vicky, on the other hand, are rising stars. Although

newcomers, they show promise. Unfortunately, Darren's nerves got the best of him during his last performance, likely due to seeing Cody Tucker."

Elyse absorbed this information, her curiosity piqued. "Is Vicky's instructor the assistant director of the orchestra?"

Glancing around cautiously, Freddy leaned in to whisper, "Yes, Vicky's mentor happens to be the

director. And Darren? He's the director's

taken aback. "Both of them

want me to be vigilant and diligent." Freddy shook his head with

might as well have kept this to

it's simply because I consider you a friend. I wanted to share this with you

director, and the other is connected with the director. It wouldn't bode well for you

fell silent, contemplating the

a renowned mentor like many others did. In the orchestra,only Wanda extended her

a powerful advocate. In such a fiercely competitive environment, lacking

have a strong backing, but I'm not

that you've thought

in her hand, Fiyse tightened her grip, resolve coursing

path to reach this point, so she refused to

Freddy observed the resolute gleam in her eyes, a fleeting hint of concern crossed his own. Yet, amidst that concern, he couldn't help but admire

steadying her emotions, Elyse immersed herself in playing the violin for a while. Suddenly, a stranger appeared at the doorway, calling out to her, "Are you Elyse

Elyse comprehended instantly. She said to the messenger in a hushed

yet he still urged, "Please hurry. Mr.

departed, Freddy seized the moment and whispered urgently, "This might be your

Elyse replied with a

in the orchestra for quite some time, Elyse

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