Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After

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Christine seethed with anger, thinking, "If Rachel hadn't just told me that Meryl's piece would be a strong contender, I would never have risked sabotaging her cello! After all, with so many eyes on me, was I out of my mind?"

She couldn't believe that instead of standing by her side, Rachel was trying to push her out of their group.

"Who says I didn't lift a finger in the composition? I actually offered Rachel a ton of advice!"

The truth hit Christine like a ton of bricks. She felt utterly used by Rachel.

Yes, she was the one who had tampered with Meryl's instrument, but she had been egged on by Rachel all along.

Filled with resentment, Christine shot a venomous glare at Rachel.

"It was her! She's the one who pushed me to do it!"

She mused, "What a clever way to throw someone under the

bus!"

But as the realization sank in, all Christine felt was regret.

She had only herself to blame for being so foolish.

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"Christine, it was you who did it! Why are you lying?

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"Even though we're on the same team, this was your choice, and I had no idea!

"You got caught because of your own shady business, so don't drag me into it! "Supervisor, please trust me!"

Rachel's voice quivered with distress, almost as if she were genuinely wronged.

Christine could hardly believe Rachel's audacity.

She thought, "How could someone be so shameless?"

She stamped her foot in frustration, wishing she could wipe that smug look off Rachel's face.

Backstage was in chaos, yet the live stream on stage continued without a hitch.

The scores had finally come in, and everyone was gearing up for the award ceremony.

Staff members urged the contestants to move to the front and prepare for the presentation.

about Christine's reckless accusations ruining her chances. She turned her gaze to Christine and softened her tone.

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complete. If it wins, I promise to make sure you're credited in the recording. You'll get your share of the

backpedaling

understand that making a scene

expression relaxed a bit at Rachel's

was streamed live, which meant the organizers wouldn't make her disqualification public; they'd handle it quietly.

co-composer.

the scores were

to win-after all, the competition was fierce,

creators of the ten pieces took the

than ever; this was her first time competing in such a major event and her first appearance

had put in the effort to create a look that conveyed innocence. Her lips were painted with a light pink shade

the image Rachel had crafted for

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with so many drop-dead gorgeous women vying, for attention, she needed a unique angle. The title of "talented composer" could be

competition would help her rake in

under wraps, leaving everyone in suspense about who might take home

would be more commercially valuable than

all, the special award was given to the piece with

a bundle of nerves, glancing instinctively toward

were so close, Meryl stood right

appeared to be lost in thought, and Rachel couldn't

broadcasted nationwide-such a holy

so zoned out? Is she really not

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that can't be

as nervous as I am and

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announcement began with third

were awarded the honors. The winners beamed with joy, clutching their trophies, their excitement spilling

was brimming with confidence, convinced

was superior to the second

that moment, she didn't want the host to call her name- after all, first place wasn't

her sights set on

host tightened her grip

to our first-place winner, she

crowd held its

the camera, momentarily setting down the script to

an ad aloud before taking a sip, leaving

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online out of sorts.

couldn't believe how the host was dragging