Chapter 42:

After their final performance, Rosy Secret quickly exited the stage, leaving the audience wanting more.

Joanna got up, grabbed Norah’s hand, and started heading backstage. “Come on, Norah, we’re going to their hangout spot. A family friend of mine shared it with me when I frequented Glamour Club,” she said.

Not being very familiar with Glamour Club, Norah followed Joanna toward the band’s resting area.

“I’m sorry, but this area is off-limits to guests,” the security guard said, blocking their way.

“I’m from the Andrews family. Do you really want to stop me?” Joanna replied, her tone laced with entitlement. Facing the security guard’s obstruction, she added, “Do you think I can’t have you removed from your job?”

The guard remained professional. “I’m just doing my duty. Please, ladies, don’t make this difficult.”

Norah’s expression turned serious. “If we can’t enter, could you at least relay a message? Tell the lead of Rosy Secret, Starbear, that I’m waiting for him in the upstairs lounge.”

After delivering the message, Norah led Joanna away.

“Are we just going to leave like that?” Joanna asked, puzzled. “Do you think the security guard will actually relay your message? And will the guitarist come to meet us?”

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“The band’s lead is the guitarist,” Norah replied. “Let’s see if he shows up.”

They headed to the upstairs lounge, where Norah and Joanna put on the masks provided by the club.

cause her any harm. Still, she felt dizzy, knowing she’d

the guitarist, Norah gave Joanna a brief massage to help sober her

after, a man wearing a mask entered the room. “Starbear?” He paused, surprised to find

message in

expression tightened as he shut the door behind him. “Is

quietly, curious about the

vibrant neon lighting cast a glow on them, obscuring their facial

away from Norah as possible, his actions betraying a certain discomfort. “Starbear, what’s the reason for your visit?” he

appearance of Starbear, after a long silence in the group chat,

like her could radiate. Reflecting

your show earlier,” Norah stated, her look icy.

“Is that so? Well, the band has been performing

be disappointing if we hadn’t made any progress,” Norah said. “However, I noted that many of your allegedly

confronted Emerson directly, catching him off guard with

aback. She couldn’t grasp how

and lyric came from us! Starbeam,

you think I can’t recognize my own work? Those pieces your band has appropriated were my creations. Do you honestly believe they match the original quality? It feels

provide evidence for your accusations! How can you say those things?”

songs!” Norah’s gaze carried a touch of

had been behind Rosy Secret’s acclaimed music was beyond her imagination. She had no idea

still processing the shock, stammered. “But… the band used those songs and lyrics shared in the group chat, right? I recall warning you those weren’t ready yet and to hold off

clearly evident. “It looks like without my input, the band

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