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Not long after, Sierra glimpsed a woman in a chic white dress popping up on the screen.

The dress was classy and simple, with one shoulder bared, giving a peek at a long, graceful neck that reminded Sierra of a swan.

Slap! Sierra’s hand slammed onto the dressing table, sending things nearby shaking.

The makeup artist and photographer hired by Sierra wisely stayed silent.

Sierra’s face darkened. Maggie was not wearing the dress that had been sent to the school for safekeeping!

Sierra could not believe Maggie’s luck in dodging this disaster.

If not, she would have seen Maggie embarrassing herself in front of everyone.

Feeling let down by the lack of drama, Sierra felt a pang of frustration, wondering why Maggie chose to switch dresses right before going on stage.

So infuriating!

Sierra reclined in her chair, coldly gazing at her phone as she watched Maggie stride to the center of the stage and speak into the microphone.

Sierra shrugged off Maggie’s dress change, knowing she had already arranged for her foundation to be swapped with a powder that would disfigure her.

Within twenty minutes, Maggie’s face would start to itch unbearably, followed by swelling and reddening. If she couldn’t resist scratching, it might even begin to ooze and bleed.

When the moment arrived, irrespective of her performance, she would only have the chance to charm others with her looks in her dreams once more!

Sierra laughed, thankful she had planned ahead and prepared; otherwise, Maggie might be able to avoid this again.

Maggie took to the stage, introducing herself, her school, and her participant number briefly.

Under the intense stage lights, she radiated an elegance and grace reminiscent of a fairy misplaced in the real world, strikingly beautiful.

Nathael, seated centrally in the audience, watched her intently, his eyes filled with a soft affection.

Soon after, Maggie moved towards the piano, an old black instrument that awaited her touch.

she pressed the pedals and her slender fingers danced over the keys, the room filled with flowing

she played. “Yearning,” was a calm

work by the celebrated pianist Promis, marked by its clear, pure style that captured the warmth and naivety of

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a young man leaving home for his studies and his longing

mother.

hardships and trials, and with each challenge,

for his mother deepened

climaxed, it brimmed with overwhelming nostalgia, painting a picture of the young man rushing back to his hometown at sunset, transitioning into adulthood

finally returned in his adulthood, eager to reunite with his mother.

streets, he could

him his mother had passed away carlier that year, still waiting for him at

a haze, the man walked to the church where his

he sat alone for a long time until he found the money his mother had left for him through the priest, along with a poorly

tears.

and hope in his heart suddenly

dreams, making every step feel like walking on shards

stream of comments in the live broadcast surged, and the viewership hit its peak. within minutes.

captivating and she’s so good! I’m going

are tears streaming down my face?

so ethereal and beautiful, truly the epitome of the

beloved, my love for

I’m urging everyone

She performs like a seasoned

know how to play the piano? Was she merely pretending? Why did I hear that the Camerons never allowed her to learn?”

Pigeon Blood Ruby around her neck? It nearly blinded me, oh my

I’m so jealous. Does it belong to the

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me that Mr. Harris recently bought this jewelry for a staggering

of discussions, Maggie closed her eyes and lost

fact, those not familiar with the piece’s background might wrongly think it expressed a longing for