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Chapter 622 To the Next Round

That day, Rachel found a piece of music in the orchestra that was perfect for the "love" theme. She remembered the melody, and with just a slight modification, it could be used as her entry for the competition. At that moment, Rachel felt incredibly lucky.

The piece was already quite popular, and if it was put to an online vote, Rachel believed she would at least earn a special

award.

Because not long ago, Meryl had posted the melody on Twitter, which was then shared by cellist Casey.

It was then that Rachel realized the piece she had found in the orchestra was actually composed by Meryl.

To her surprise, Meryl was so talented, and Rachel was consumed with jealousy. So, Rachel created a fake online

account, claiming to be the original composer, and conveniently attached the original manuscript as proof.

This caused a huge uproar online, and the gossip quickly spreac throughout the orchestra.

Now, Twitter and the entire orchestra were buzzing with accusations that Meryl had plagiarized. lo the Next Round

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Rachel had already heard that the orchestra management had begun investigating the plagiarism claims.

The music industry had a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. If Meryl was found guilty, she would be kicked out of the orchestra.

Since Rachel had the manuscript, she wasn't worried about being exposed.

She thought, "With the manuscript, I'm the original composer. No one would suspect that I found it in the orchestra.

So what if Meryl is Harvey's pupil?

Once the plagiarism scandal exploded, Mr. Herty will surely distance himself from Meryl to protect his reputation.

By then, Meryl will have no future in the music world and may even be permanently banned."

A sly smile curved on Rachel's lips.

With the submission deadline for the composition approaching, Rachel was preparing to make a few tweaks to the melody and submit it for the competition.

The melody was beautiful, and the competition required participants to compose within 48 hours. Using an existing piece was risky, but Rachel was willing to take the chance. She figured that with her minor changes, no one would be able

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tell. And even if they did, it wouldn't

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quickly, transcribed the melody and

arrangement was finished, and she handed the

bring something unique to it." The two of them converted the sheet music

submitted their entries before the 48

one of

for two whole days, feeling like she couldn't stretch her limbs properly. With six months of pregnancy, she just wanted

begun to show, though her slim figure and loose clothing

judges were busy reviewing the music, and it

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to get

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contestants were nervously waiting in the venue, but Meryl

nearby restaurant across from the

had already submitted her piece, and no one said she couldn't

just around mealtime, and there were several universities nearby.

two days, away from the sunlight, so now, basking

the

would score,

move on to the second round to

their piece with their

Casey were among

Ca

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to fifty compositions, the judges were

Christine were number 49, a relatively late number that didn't offer any

piece was played, and Rachel was

a few compositions that impressed the judges. Rachel noticed a pattern-if a piece didn't catch the judges' attention within the first ten seconds, it had little hope of making it to the next round. The 30-second

80 points. If we can score higher than 80, we'll

score for their piece

Rachel and Christine had

knew the real challenge was still ahead. Chapter 622

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change into your performance dress. We're up next!" Rachel wasn't in

moment."

announced yet, and Rachel

her meal, Meryl returned to the

the baby moving a bit, and

a very deep rhythm, and all contestants' pieces were kept secret, with only the first 30 seconds available for listening. Rachel noticed that as

a strong sense of foreboding. She thought this composition was even better than all