Chapter 28:

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Joshua and Lilliana followed them out of the store.

He kept an eye on the taillights of Gerry's car as it faded into the distance.

Lilliana clung to her arm, grimacing angrily.

"Who would have thought that Alice could do something like that? She even managed to get close to Gerry."

Joshua looked away and replied, “Gerry isn’t interested in her that way.”

Lilliana immediately retorts, “But if she offers it to him, why would he refuse? There is no commitment, so there is nothing to lose. Maybe she is using that to get into the competition.”

Joshua felt a painful tightness in his chest.

I knew Alice wouldn't stop that low.

He knew she wouldn't do something like that, and hearing Lilliana make such comments disgust him even more.

"Let's go home," he said.

Lilliana wondered aloud, “Joshua, do you think Gerry’s sudden kindness to Alicia means he’s already chosen her?”

Joshua felt himself sinking inside.

He shook his head. “If Gerry had planned to choose her, there would be no need for this contest. “He would have already made up his mind.”

Lilliana's expression relaxed slightly.

“Alice is just trying

last long once Gerry

revealed that the song contest would be

addition, users could cast

Lilliana had a wide smile on her

only a fraction of them vote, Alicia doesn't stand

kept a serious look on his face as he spoke. “If this contest ends up being a live event, you'll have to sing the song

hesitation. “I'll be fine. “I just need a

was impeccable in every way. Lilliana loved the piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Something didn't sit well with him, although

seemed less certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he hadn't taken any action recently. So who else could

Several high-profile figures were present, people who had been invited thanks to hefty payments from both families. Lilliana's team was also in full swing. Following her instructions, they flooded all social media with messages about the contest. They even

down in the main seats in the back and turned to Caden with a smile. “Die-hard

casually opened a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint of emotion

“Of course. But let me tell

much, quickly changing his tone. “Forget it. Alicia

the corners of Caden's lips.

a promise between Alicia and me. “I

the lively chatter died down and the

sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort

the online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes rapidly, and the numbers

shook his head and sighed. “The song is good, there's no doubt about that. But her voice lacks depth…

see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would be as impressed

the stage lights were completely off. When they finally came back on, a single spotlight

stood in front of the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft light casts her profile in a dreamy

The scene was overwhelming.

eerie silence enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that you could have heard

hands, preparing for her

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