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,”

“Hattie has seventeen votes.”

won by a landslide, with eleven

rules, Violeta gets an additional ten

gaze

when Violeta had scored

But now…

genuinely lost herself in

made her realise just

earns an extra ten points. Do you have any objections this

There was only silence.

Hattie said nothing.

and felt a pang of

compete with Violeta. Now, seeing Hattie retreat,

moment, Hattie spoke. “No more competitions. I’m

and walked away

of what to do, followed

pieces, scoring 8, 8,

three pieces, each scoring

total score was 25. Violeta’s was 30.

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

No answer.

The audience remained silent.

to Violeta. “Ms. White, do you wish to

Violeta found playing alone somewhat

nearly time

the owner. “No, I’m done for

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

remained unchallenged, she would emerge

crafted wooden zither hangers by a nearby attendant. “Here you go,

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

“Thank you,” Violeta acknowledged.