Carrie and Yasmin walked to the venue's entrance. However, the student council members and security guards stopped them on their way.

"Sorry, you can't enter without a valid student ID."

Due to the previous incident, the academy had heightened security measures, especially for large events like this, making it hard to enter the campus.

After security denied Yasmin's entry, she looked troubled.

In any other place, she could have easily confronted those blocking her way. However, she could not do that at the academy, as she did not want to cause trouble for Carrie and make her daily school life uncomfortable.

"Yasmin, I'll be fine."

Carrie gently squeezed Yasmin's calloused hand. "If you're still worried about me, you can wait right here. You can rush in to protect me if you're here, right?"

Reluctantly, Yasmin agreed, "Alright, I'll stay here. If you feel unwell, text me right away."

Carrie nodded obediently and followed the crowd into the hall.

Once the event began, the doors closed.

front seats and found a spot in the

piano on stage, her heart clenched, and her

her entire student

start, the stage lights brightened and the hall lights

chatter

eyes, hesitant to

black piano appeared like a monstrous creature,

heels approached from behind, stopping

eyes down but sensed someone sitting

a

voice laced with mockery and teasing sliced through Carrie's throat like

Her shoulders trembled with anxiety. "Knowing my brother has your back,

a cold sneer. "Well; after all, we used to be classmate's. If you end up marrying my brother, I'll be your sister-in-law. So,

as she tightly gripped

but hesitated to text

good would it do to text her? It would only complicate things

lightly tapping on her knee, playing an

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