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.

has twenty-eight votes,” the

“Hattie has seventeen votes.”

with eleven more votes

“As per the rules, Violeta gets

her gaze

scored higher,

But now…

lost herself

was always proud, hearing Violeta play made her realise just how far she had to go. She found

glanced at Hattie. “Ms. Ridge, Violeta earns an extra

There was only silence.

Hattie said nothing.

and felt a pang of

Hattie would fiercely compete with Violeta. Now,

a moment, Hattie spoke. “No more competitions.

up and walked away from

her friends, unsure of what to do, followed

the round without Violeta, Hattie had played four pieces, scoring 8,

three pieces,

was 25. Violeta’s was 30. Hattie

audience. “Does anyone else want to

No answer.

The audience remained silent.

“Ms. White, do

no opponents left, Violeta

realised it was nearly time to meet at

owner. “No,

jotting down the final scores for Hattie and Violeta,

score remained unchallenged, she would emerge as the undisputed victor of the

with two exquisitely crafted wooden zither hangers by

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

“Thank you,” Violeta acknowledged.