Let’s start all over again,shall we?

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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.

fingers danced

was a

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

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the story of a young man leaving home for his studies and

mother.

trials, and with each challenge, he gradually grew into the semblance of

he matured, his longing for his mother deepened even

the young man rushing back to his hometown at sunset, transitioning

a long absence, he finally returned in his adulthood, eager to reunite with his mother.

wandering the familiar streets, he could not find her.

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

haze, the man walked to the church where his mother had taken him

left for him through the priest, along with a poorly fitting garment she had sewn by hand. Overcome with emotion, he

tears.

longing and hope in his heart

dreams, making every step feel like walking on shards of glass,

that moment, the stream of comments in the live broadcast surged, and

and she’s so good! I’m

are tears streaming down my face?

truly the epitome of the First Institute!”

my love for

support our goddess! I’m urging everyone to

Maggie’s talent far exceeds that of most contestants. She performs like a seasoned professional, and her beauty is

they say she doesn’t know how to play the piano? Was she merely pretending? Why did I hear that the Camerons never allowed her

dazzled by the Pigeon Blood Ruby around her neck? It nearly blinded me,

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

a flurry of discussions, Maggie closed her eyes and lost herself completely

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