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

nonchalantly replied, “What can I say? I don’t know much about

said, turning to Ashley with a

spoke calmly. “He was being too polite.

He thought, “What?”

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taken aback.

turned sour as she looked at Ashley

the first two parts well but struggled from the third part onwards, even could not

slightly upon hearing

Land was divided into four parts. It was indeed challenging from the third part.

to

third part, focusing more on avoiding

to others, Shirley’s performance was

up abruptly upon hearing

and joy,

livestream were also unsettled.

to criticize Shirley this way? Does

of the harp

Shirley’s harp skills are evident to all. Ashley, a mere amateur,

is using this as

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

gesturing towards the director. The

I was trained by Mr. Moore, and he never criticized my playing. What right do you have

just heard about it.

you know. He never criticized my

you played poorly, it means he wasn’t being

so, Mr. Moore is nearby. Let’s call him over, and you can confront him face–to–face!”

at the director. T’d like to

nodded immediately. “Of

to himself, ‘Eddy is a renowned

an honor for our

it

the director still asked the livestream audience for their opinion.

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

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