My Billionaire Family 169

Chapter 169

As Shirley finished speaking, whispers rippled through the audience

"Yeah, Shirley's performance was flawless. Why not a perfect score?

"Haven't you heard? Shirley and that judge Arlina-Cherise-they're half-sisters. An 8 must mean Cherise is giving her at hand time."

"Ah, that explains it. Let's see how this unfolds in front of so many people?

"I'd love to see how incredible Arlina's live performance is supposed to be."

"Same here! Arlina has been a legend for so long, but we've only heard recordings. Can she really perform live?"

"This should be interesting. Many so-called legends can't even match up to amateurs on stage. I'm eager to see what happens."

"No matter her fame, Liam, the president of the Clusia Pianists' Association, gave a 10. What's Cherise's deal with an 8? If not a feud, what else?"

crowd, someone boldly shouted in Clusia's grand piano

joined in. "Arlina, are you

secretly

his group felt their earlier

especially allowed herself a smug smile, thinking to herself. Let's see how you handle this. Hopefully, it's just all hype, and you mess up big time when it counts, Tina looked over at Cherise with a hint of concern. She knew Cherise could handle it, but still, being taunted like that in front of everyone had to sting a

like he was waiting for snacks to appear to complete

show.

from Shirley's feet upward until she locked eyes with

fixated on her. However, with so many people present, she held her ground and took another step forward. "Master Arlina, could you kindly point out where I

you'll grant us this chance to enjoy the sight

me, want to witness the Master Arlina perform live?" The crowd responded with a chorus of agreement followed by thunderous applause from everyone-except the students

"Zander, doesn't Shirley remind you of some scheming stepsister from an old fairy tale? She seems

want to drag that stepsister offstage. She's already got the highest score! Why can't she just

watching the judges panel. Inside, though, he had every confidence that Cherise could

on the judges' panel stood up calmly, left the panel, and walked

dress of high quality. The dress-line in shape, stopped just above her knees, revealing her anns and slender, slightly toned calves. Her every step exuded poise and grace. Reaching the center of

until now, Cherise had been sitting with her back to most of the audience, so they hadn't had a clear view of her face. With her now standing so close, Shirley's initial glow seemed to

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