Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 115

Chapter 115 Very Embarrassed, Yet Very Touching

I bolted to the studio, but dang, the live show was already rolling. The contestants were doing their thing, and the vibe was off the charts.

I spotted Faye right in the middle, her white dress still looking fresh.

Maybe she figured something out? I kicked myself for not getting there sooner. Would Faye think I bailed on her on purpose?

Back in my seat, Bella leaned over and asked where I'd been.

I whispered, "Bathroom break."

The opening dance wrapped up, and the host hit the stage. After some blah-blah-blah, she dropped a bombshell about a special guest joining the judges today. Everyone was buzzing with curiosity.

The music kicked in, the stage's backdrop slid open, and with a roar of applause, the mystery guest strutted to the front.

No way, was it her?

Yep, it was Aurora.

Aurora rocked a killer cheongsam, light makeup, and short, wavy hair, looking classy as ever.

"Give it up for Aurora!" The host got the crowd clapping again.

The host hyped Aurora as a top-tier beauty and makeup guru and the event's image consultant. Today, she was officially joining the judges to help decide the contestants' fates. Aurora flashed a smile at the crowd, and when her eyes landed on me, she paused and gave a tiny nod.

Then the host dropped another bombshell that had everyone gasping.

Turns out, Aurora was over sixty, but she looked like she was in her thirties or forties. Talk about aging goals.

After the intro, Aurora took her spot at the judges' table and grinned. "I might not know much about singing, but I can definitely judge your stage presence. Good luck, y'all!" Faye, standing off to the side, looked totally shocked.

The competition rolled on with solo acts, everyone going in the order they drew.

"Where's Connie?" Oliver suddenly asked.

Hearing that, I remembered she was MIA during the group performance earlier.

Connie was super competitive, and I really hoped she'd crush it and chase her dream.

But where the heck was she?

Faye belted out a peppy tune with lively moves that nailed her sweet image.

When she finished, the applause was wild.

Waiting for the judges' call, she looked super confident, knowing she had all the judges in her pocket-except for Aurora.

still

Faye reluctantly thanked the judges and left the

her right away, trying to cheer her

the host finally called out contestant number 18, Connie,

song was a real tear-jerker. As the sad intro played,

didn't show up until the chorus hit its peak. When

that got slashed up. With her hair down, barefoot, and in that ripped dress, she walked

bit, she walked to the front and sat on the steps, showing off her calf through the

was already super emotional, and with

look seemed to have a powerful stage effect,

of the stage, the other contestants were whispering, but Faye was staring at the stage, and I caught a glimpse

the song ended, Connie stood up and walked barefoot to the center of the stage, the spotlight making her look even more

But she stayed cool.

some debate among the judges, and Connie's result was

bowed gracefully and

had to compete for the last spot to advance. In the end, it was down

the host called for

just for me but also for Oliver, Jason,

host called for the end, I realized I

and the final call would come

Aurora, they were still less than ten votes apart, meaning Aurora's ten votes would seal

hit its peak, and the host cut to

I headed to

I was splashing water on my face at the sink, the

in the mirror

"Aurora."

and nodded, then walked over to wash

on the faucet, she suddenly asked, "Who do

hesitated, totally stumped

Aurora smiled again and asked, "What is Faye to

me for saving her that day, but I didn't want that

win, but it looks like that's not happening. They each have their strengths, and I won't judge.

a girl who

bolted. Judging by her clothes, she was

seat after the break, the longest commercial break ever

the two girls on stage, and said, "Honestly, both girls are strong contenders. Eliminating one is tough, but that's the game. Connie's outfit, despite the surprise, fit her song's sorrowful style perfectly and moved me. So, my ten votes

was in: Connie advanced, and Faye was

being just under twenty, couldn't handle the blow and tears welled up

reaction; he was staring

do you think?" I asked

faintly. "In any competition, there are winners and losers. Faye can't accept the result because she wasn't mentally prepared. Everyone faces setbacks, and this might actually help

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