Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 59

Finally, the contestants for both teams were finally confirmed.

The director gave them considerable freedom. “Ashley and Shirley, either of you can start playing first. It’s up to you to decide.”

Shirley was quick to respond and stepped forward. “I’ll go first.”

She was always confident in her harp skills, especially being a student of the harp maestro Eddy. She believed she could surely outperform Ashley.

Moreover, she thought that by playing first, she could set high expectations for the audience, making Ashley’s performance seem mediocre in comparison.

Shirley glanced at Ashley with a slight smile. “I’ll play first, then you can follow. Do you have any objections?”

Ashley glanced at her in a nonchalant manner. “I’m fine with anything

Shirley turned to the camera, her smile warm and modest. “I really admire Ash and love the piece The Land. Please don’t mind if there are any flaws in my performance.”

[Shirley is being too modest. I remember her playing the harp on a show, outshining all the professional harpists that time!]

Shirley took a seat in front of the harp, took a few deep breaths to calm herself, placed her hands on the strings, and began playing The Land.

Her posture was clearly professional.

The music from the harp was lingering and evocative.

After she finished, applause immediately filled the room.

Hayes couldn’t help but praise, “Shirley, you truly are a student of the harp maestro Eddy. Your performance was enchanting! I’ve never heard such a beautiful harp playing!”

Flattered by the compliments, Shirley felt proud but maintained a humble demeanor when she faced the camera. “Hayes, you’re exaggerating

Hayes insisted, “Not at all. Your exquisite harp skills combined with Ash’s composition are a perfect match! Matthew, don’t you agree?”

Matthew nodded. “Indeed, it was very well played.”

In Matthew’s mind, the best rendition was by his mentor, Ash.

The director raised the microphone towards Ashley’s team. “Shirley has finished playing. It’s time for your team to comment.”

Miranda, not well–versed in the harp, commented first, “It was pretty good.”

Then Bryce spoke casually. “It was okay.”

teased, “Bryce, you can’t downplay our team just because we’re competitors.”

“What can I say? I don’t know much about harps. I can only give a

turning to Ashley with a smile, “What do you

and spoke calmly.

He thought, “What?”

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taken aback.

at Ashley discontentedly. “Ashley, what do you mean by

well but struggled from the third part onwards, even could not play fluently, almost entirely focusing on technique rather

upon hearing

four parts. It was indeed challenging from the third

to

become strained from the third part, focusing more on avoiding mistakes rather than

Shirley’s

up abruptly upon hearing

harp was her pride and joy,

the livestream

way? Does she think too highly of

a student of the harp

harp skills are evident to all. Ashley, a mere amateur, has no right to judge!]

fame and is using this as a publicity stunt!]

disdainfully, “Ashley, what gives you the right to

lifted her chin slightly, gesturing towards the director. The director asked

criticized my playing. What right do you have to say that? By the way, you do know

smugly, “I just heard about

you know. He never criticized my playing,

Eddy didn’t say you played poorly, it means he wasn’t being

challenged. “Since you say so, Mr. Moore is nearby.

saying this, Shirley looked at the director. T’d like to invite my mentor over. Is that

nodded immediately. “Of

himself, ‘Eddy is a renowned harp maestro!

presence will be an honor for

so it won’t

director still asked the livestream audience for their opinion.

their enthusiasm through live comments. After all, encountering someone as prominent as Eddy wasn’t an everyday occurrence. They were

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