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.”

“Bryce, you can’t downplay our team just

ear and nonchalantly replied, “What can I say? I don’t

said, turning to Ashley with a smile, “What do you think about Bryce’s

at Bryce and spoke calmly.

He thought, “What?”

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taken

Ashley discontentedly. “Ashley, what do you mean by that?”

You played the first two parts well but struggled from the

slightly upon

was divided into four parts. It was indeed challenging from the third part. Many people found

to

part, focusing more on avoiding

Shirley’s performance was

stood up abruptly upon hearing Ashley’s

her pride and joy, and she

the livestream were also

criticize Shirley this way? Does she think too highly of herself?!]

is a student of the harp maestro Eddy! This isn’t

are evident to all. Ashley, a mere amateur,

wants fame and is using this

and said disdainfully, “Ashley, what gives you the right to judge me this

director. The director asked me to give my opinion.”

was trained by Mr. Moore, and he never criticized my playing. What right do you have to say that? By the way, you do know who Mr.

smiled smugly, “I just heard about it. Mr. Moore is your mentor.”

defiant, said, “Good that you know. He never criticized my playing,

Eddy didn’t say you played poorly, it means

and gritting her teeth, challenged. “Since you say so, Mr. Moore is nearby. Let’s call him over,

saying this, Shirley looked at the director. T’d like

director nodded immediately.

‘Eddy is a

will be an honor for our

he’s nearby, so it

asked the livestream audience for their

encountering someone as prominent as Eddy wasn’t an everyday occurrence. They were eager and delighted at the rare opportunity to see Eddy.

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