Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 136

How could a place on stage not be the best seat?" Ruth stood behind Serena, admiring how he soft gold gown complemented her.

With a gentle touch, she ran her fingers through Serena's sleek black hair. "How about some urls?"

efore Serena could respond, Ruth had already called over the stylists and said, "Serena's look too plain. When the stage lights hit, her makeup will be completely washed out. She has such reat features. You'd better make sure she looks stunning."

he two stylists perked up with excitement.

loments later, Serena walked out with effortless grace. Her long, cascading hair had been yled into soft waves, accentuating her delicate features, while her makeup enhanced her riking facial contours. As she lifted her beautiful eyes and offered a gentle smile, she looked ke a masterpiece straight out of a classic painting.

How do I look?" she asked.

Absolutely perfect! Babe, if you're willing to step into the spotlight, I could turn you into a iperstar in no time," Ruth praised without hesitation.

erena tilted her head slightly as she gazed at her reflection in the mirror. It had been a long me since she had worn makeup for the stage.

er time with Zach seemed to have made her forget so much-the faint vibrations in her ears hen she played the violin and the subtle sounds of the piano keys as her fingers pressed

Own.

performance gown, those long-lost notes drifted back to her, lling her with

and here's the mask you requested," Ruth said as she handed a mask to her. rena softly thanked her and placed it

onto the curtain- shielded age, a flood

whispered, “Ugh,

saw that the bass

Go rest for now and come back in from the back ter," Ruth

one took that minor

faces emerged, and her heartbeat synchronized with the rhythm of the drums. Her long fingers descended, and the sound

Wendy muttered under

then on the woman sitting at it. A strange sense of

stage. It had been

was an internationally renowned orchestra's performance. There was no way

who had been with Serena at the cafe, ridiculing her. She had seen Ruth from upstairs that day and caught a glimpse of her as she took off her mask while

there was no doubt.

like her deserve

then, a hushed voice rose from the crowd. "Wait. Isn't that Mr.

all eyes

disturbance and