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.

result was still

hope, there was no letdown. Faye reluctantly thanked

away, trying to cheer

called out contestant number 18, Connie, with her

played, the lights dimmed,

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

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

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

emotional, and with that sad tune, it

powerful

staring at the stage, and I caught a glimpse of a sneaky smile on

the center

But she stayed cool.

debate among the judges, and Connie's

bowed gracefully and left

advance. In the end, it was down to Faye and Connie. According to the rules, the final contestant would be chosen by a mix of audience votes and judges'

a voting device, and when the host called for the start, Faye glanced over

just for me but

no clue what they picked, but when the host called for the end,

close, and the final call would come down to the ten votes

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

its peak, and the host cut

break, I headed to

splashing water on my face at the sink, the

mirror and

"Aurora."

and nodded, then walked over to wash

on the faucet, she suddenly asked, "Who do you think should

totally stumped because I didn't

smiled again and asked,

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

my good friends. Of course, I want them both to win, but it looks like that's not happening. They each have their strengths, and I won't judge. I believe you already know what to do. Just go with

girl who had

it was, she bolted. Judging by

longest commercial break ever

that's the game. Connie's outfit, despite the surprise, fit her song's sorrowful style perfectly and moved me. So, my

Connie advanced,

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

to see Ethan's reaction; he was staring at the

think?"

losers. Faye can't accept the result because

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