Chapter 1058:

This time, the support she’d anticipated from fellow students of modest backgrounds never materialized. She had grossly misjudged their reverence for Kendall—a master-level figure in the Music Association. Though they might secretly resent his favoritism toward Carrie, they would never question his professional integrity.

In recent years, the legends of the music world had all but vanished, taking with them an era of unparalleled brilliance, particularly after Josh’s departure. Kendall had ascended to become the Association’s most esteemed figure. His unwavering devotion to music—valuing the art itself above personal connections—had cemented his reputation as the purest soul among students.

Unlike Carrie, Kendall had climbed from humble beginnings. His deeply embedded principles, forged over decades, weren’t something Aliza could topple with a few careless remarks.

The crowd’s collective disapproval swung toward her instead.

“If you want to critique Carrie, focus on Carrie. Leave Mr. Watson out of this.”

Aliza froze, words evaporating from her tongue.

to discover him absorbed in typing something on his

bubbled up as she shoved his arm and hissed,

to meet hers, and responded with glacial calm, “What exactly would you have me say?” A flicker of irritation and frosty indifference darted across his

nearby, swiftly intervened, tugging Aliza’s

privy to your creative process. Don’t rush things. Nothing’s settled yet. Kristopher would never stand by while someone

your imagination

toward Kristopher, attempting

with her merely to avoid offending the Morrison dynasty. Aliza has never faced such blatant injustice. Our family may lack prominence, but

Kathleen dabbed at the corner of her eye, feigning tears that never fell—the picture of

remained unmoved, offering only a barely audible “Hmm.” One judge leaned toward Carrie, his expression thoughtful yet

boundaries between personal connections and professional merit. Plagiarism is an unforgivable transgression. The Association cannot harbor someone

Aliza interjected,

riding your grandfather’s coattails. If you possess such remarkable talent, why

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