Chapter 185 Not The Best Performer

Cody nodded, his tone calm as he remarked, "I could tell. You were sweating bullets." Looking up at Cody, Elyse subconsciously touched her back and felt the sweat there.

"I was too nervous to even notice," she admitted awkwardly.

Cody gazed at her violin and asked, "Ever practiced so hard your strings snapped?"

"No, never." Elyse shook her head.

"You need to push yourself to that extent. It's the only way to shake off the nerves and master

your craft on stage," Cody advised, his eyes seeing more than just her face.

After a moment of silence, Cody continued, "You've got talent, but you're not putting in enough practice. You're not as polished as Vicky."

It took Elyse a moment to realize Cody was critiquing her and offering advice.

"Thank you for the advice, Mr. Tucker!" Elyse felt a surge of hope. She had been feeling down, thinking she'd never gain Cody's approval.

she

wanted to ask for Cody's number. After hesitating, she asked softly, "Mr. Tucker, could I have

Cody exchanged numbers

felt a renewed sense of

Cody waved

Cody's comments, she trotted out of

skipped back to the practice room, where other orchestra members surrounded her, offering comfort

their attention, Elyse said, "I won't

time."

can beat Vicky next time," Rebekah interjected, her tone dripping with disdain. "Compared to Vicky, you're nothing. Don't get your hopes

moved to defend Elyse,

want others getting

recall correctly, you didn't even make it to the second round! You're not even as good as

not as good as you, but

know you've been sucking up to Vicky lately. I saw you following her around the other day, buying snacks for her like her personal

obsessed with Vicky? Are you her lapdog now?" Elyse laughed, calling her out. Caught off

of? I may not be as bad

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