Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 357 Confrontation

Maggie’s vote count had been climbing steadily, albeit slower than her competitors.

Some potential voters were still on the fence, troubled by the similarity between her song and Sierra’s earlier piece. They craved clarification.

Meanwhile, in the dressing room, Sierra’s face darkened as she scrutinized the live stream on her phone.

That b*tch! How dare she!

I played that piece first! She should’ve picked another one if she knows what’s best for her! How dare she!

Sierra’s once–assured demeanor now crumbled under a sense of helplessness.

In the dressing room, her companions cast sidelong glances her way, their expressions laden with concern. Despite this, no one dared to broach the subject.

Meanwhile, online chatter buzzed with talk about Maggie’s necklace, adding fuel to the already heated discussion.

Online, a post with the title “Did Maggie’s necklace fall off?‘ shot up to Twitter’s top trending search.

People scrutinized the replay with precision, some even capturing the necklace’s pivotal moment in GIF

form.

The necklace fell off? Who did she buy from? The quality’s awful.

Maybe she fastened it wrong. No fault of the seller.

It’s Luster Corporation’s stuff! Can’t believe they’d sell something so… lacklustre. Pardon the pun. And it fell off. In a live show. This is interesting.

and it didn’t get in the way of her performance. The piece is still

and

fasten it well? Look closer. It didn’t break at the clasp; the necklace snapped on the side.

too good for them. Still, why’d she play Sierra’s piece? Did they collab on it? Are there

piano and took

for judges‘ feedback and campaign promotions, the segment took an unexpected turn as the host addressed the elephant in

brief pause, Maggle responded with a soft tong,

1/3

sent ripples through the

Maggie just suggest

She seems pretty confident to call it out like that.”

Sierra’s got some nervel”

that might backfire on her. Sierra’s known to be a bit of a drama queen backstage, according to a friend who helped

have to admit, Maggie’s performance was really moving. I even teared up a bit while she

audience remained distant,

are you confirming that this piece is your own creation, Maggie?” the host

is,” Maggie affirmed

interject, but a voice from the judging panel grabbed the microphone, addressing Maggie,

posed a question. “Why am I the only one required to provide evidence? Shouldn’t Sierra

Maggie’s inquiry, proposed, “In that case, let’s invite Sierra on stage too. You two can address this matter directly.”

follow, the host decided to call Sierra to the stage

furrowed, in response to the unexpected turn

in his

him.

to help Sierra, and he’d heard she wanted to change it a

lauded him, insisting that Sierra’s skills were so top–notch, she didn’t

But now

Sierra stepped onto the stage, her complexion pale, her eyes burning with

composing the piece you just played?” the judge asked, his voice resonating with gravity, awaiting Sierra’s reply.