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.

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

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

the dimly lit backstage area. As she stepped onto the curtain- shielded age, a flood of bright light illuminated her. She took her

then, someone nearby whispered, “Ugh, my stomach

voice and saw that the

for now and come back

took that

synchronized with the rhythm of the drums. Her long fingers descended,

a new pianist," Wendy muttered under

eyes lingered on the piano and then on the woman sitting at it. A strange sense of familiarity washed over him as if it were Serena

never step onto a stage. It had been so

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

had seen Ruth from upstairs that day and caught a glimpse of her as she took off her mask while getting into the car. Even with just

there was no doubt.

"How could someone like her deserve a place in the Luna

voice rose from the crowd. "Wait.

eyes turned in

and looked