My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 22

“I swear, next to her, the 11 of us look like amateurs!”

“No kidding, she’s totally schooling us, okay? Where did the producers find this surprise contestant? Looks like she’s set to steal the crown!”

“Is it even a surprise anymore? Just look at the judges’ faces and the crowd’s reaction. When her scores come out, she’s definitely breaking the charts!”

Backstage, ten contestants were fervently discussing, all eyes eventually landing on Miranda, each filled with a mix of awe and sympathy. Everyone had thought Miranda, the reigning favorite, was a shoo-in for the title. Now, it seemed her chances were slipping right through her fingers.

How could this happen?

Miranda watched the young girl on stage, disbelief etched across her face. Anyone with a bit of musical sense could tell-they were all outclassed the moment she started singing.

Where did she come from? Why hadn’t she been on any singing shows before suddenly appearing on ‘The Masked Singer’? And with such a natural talent, why hadn’t the producers scooped her up sooner to build hype? Something didn’t add up.

She must be a seasoned singer the producers brought in for a ratings boost, not just some surprise contestant!

was no one so young and stunningly talented. Was Miranda truly about to lose her grown to this newcomer? No,

body trembling slightly from nerves

to a close. The microphone caught her last breathy note, and the venue

“Champion! Champion! Champion!”

final night’s atmosphere had reached a fever pitch, with thousands of spectators chanting in unison, almost lifting the roof off the venue. The judges exchanged looks, marveling at the true

the host exclaimed, grabbing the microphone and rushing onstage. “Thank

voting numbers skyrocketing. Not just the live audience, but the entire network

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the surprise contestant’s votes had

surprise contestant who has garnered over five million votes, and

dramatic effect, “Let’s have Producer Oliver

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