Rebirth vs. Rebirth: Tragedy to Triumph

Chapter 254 Rewarding Day

Hattie furrowed her brow as she observed the crowd.

Violeta had just finished her performance.

The shop owner clapped enthusiastically, genuinely impressed by how well the young girl had played. Is this the natural talent people talk about?

“Ms. Ridge, you seemed quite absorbed just now,” he remarked.

Hattie blinked in surprise. “Nonsense, I was not.”

The owner smiled. “Well, it’s your turn now.”

Hattie pressed her lips together, adjusted the false nails on her fingers, and began to play.

Her technique was as precise as Violeta’s, but her interpretation of the melody differed, and thus creating a distinct effect.

While Violeta’s rendition was poetic and evocative, Hattie’s was flawlessly standard but lacked any memorable quality.

When Hattie finished, the room filled with applause, yet she remained unusually silent.

She now comprehended the gap between her and Violeta.

Zelena and her friends, who had not applauded for Violeta, clapped loudly for Hattie.

The owner spoke again, “Now everyone can vote. Stand in front of Violeta if you support her, and in front of Hattie if you support her.”

The audience quickly chose sides, forming lines in front of both girls.

Zelena and her friends, of course, stood by Hattie and even pulled a few others over.

The owner instructed his staff to count the votes. Although both sides had supporters, it was clear at a glance that Violeta’s line was longer. The counting finished quickly.

votes,” the staff

“Hattie has seventeen votes.”

won by a landslide, with eleven

rules,

gaze and

had scored higher, Hattie would have

But now…

genuinely lost herself in

always proud, hearing Violeta play made her realise just how far she had

Hattie. “Ms. Ridge, Violeta earns an extra ten points. Do you have any objections this

There was only silence.

Hattie said nothing.

silence and felt a pang

compete with Violeta. Now, seeing Hattie retreat, Zelena

a moment, Hattie spoke. “No more competitions.

stood up and walked

unsure of what

Violeta, Hattie had played four pieces, scoring 8, 8, 9, and nothing for the last

played three pieces, each scoring

score was 25. Violeta’s was

Hattie left, the shop owner addressed the audience. “Does anyone else want to participate

No answer.

The audience remained silent.

“Ms. White, do

opponents left, Violeta found playing alone somewhat

time and realised it was nearly time to meet at the guesthouse for

owner. “No, I’m done

down the final scores for Hattie and Violeta, ready for the

emerge as the

hangers by a nearby attendant. “Here you go, students!” the attendant

it closely. “Wow, it’s beautifully intricate, and it’s

“Thank you,” Violeta acknowledged.