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With a disdainful glance, Rebekah spun around and marched straight toward Elyse, her steps brimming with
confidence. Standing face-to-face with Elyse, she cast a sarcastic smile in Irving's direction and quipped, “Wow,
another new beau already? Seems like leaving the Celestial Sounds Symphony gave you the freedom to drop the
innocent facade.”
Elyse bristled at Rebekah’s arrogance. “Cut the sarcasm, Rebekah. | haven't forgotten your little schwith
Mabel to frme.”
Rebekah scoffed, feigning innocence. “Are you kidding? Didn't | get fired from the orchestra? Can't you just let it
go?”
Elyse blinked, surprised by Rebekah’s audacity. “You were fired for breaking the rules. What does that have to do
with me?”
Rebekah rolled her eyes, her arms crossed dismissively. “Fired or not, I'm miserable, and you still want to hold a
grudge? Why not just finishoff?”
Elyse snorted. “You have a lot of nerve, Rebekah. Still think you did nothing wrong?”
Just then, Irving's phone buzzed with a message from Gavin. “Alright, that’s our cue. Gavin's here.”
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Elyse nodded and followed Irving without a backward glance at Rebekah.
Rebekah watched them go, a flicker of resentment simmering in her eyes. Elyse’s presence in the competition
added another layer of uncertainty to her success.
A sly smile played on Rebekah’s lips as she muttered to herself, “But who says the competition has to be fair?
With the right means, anyone can win.”
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She put on a smile, the satisfaction of her past victory a twisted comfort.
She was determined to see this through to the end.
On the other side of the backstage, Elyse and Irving's eyes lit up at the sight of Fiona in a breathtaking white
dress. “Fiona, you look stunning,” Elyse complimented.
Fiona blushed, her fingers fluttering to her face. “It’s hard to stay calm,” she admitted shyly. “Don’t letget
carried away.”
Gavin joined them, a sigh escaping his lips. “Just focus on the performance and don’t overthink it. As Mr. Tucker's
apprentices, you'll shine just as brightly as anyone else.”
Irving, ever the charmer, crossed his arms with a playful smile. “Sounds like you're the one putting the pressure
on them, Gavin.”
Gavin chuckled good-naturedly. “Not my intention.”
Elyse pursed her lips, her lingering resentment catching Gavin's eye. He flicked her forehead playfully.
“Alright, let’s move,” he said, ushering them forward.
Elyse rubbed her forehead and linked Fiona’s arm, leading her into the preparation area.
The sound of a heated argument reached their ears as they entered.
Elyse spotted Rebekah locked in a fierce debate with a stranger.
“Mariana, | told you fair and square—you simply weren't good enough. Now you're spreading rumors about me
cheating? Prove it, then!” Rebekah boomed, hands on her hips.
Mariana Oury, clearly riled by Rebekah’s shameless claims, trembled with anger, her finger pointed accusingly
but unable to form a coherent response.
Rebekah, reveling in her dominance, pressed on. “What's wrong, Mariana? Lost your tongue all of a sudden?
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Mariana’s eyes welled up with tears out of anger.
Bystanders, fearing an outburst, rushed to intervene and separate them.
With a triumphant smirk, Rebekah scanned the room until her gaze landed on Elyse.
She raised an eyebrow in a blatant challenge, daring Elyse to retaliate.
Even if her victory was tainted, what could Elyse possibly do?
Fueled by this newfound arrogance, Rebekah turned and sauntered back into the throng of people.
Fiona, noticing Elyse’s tense posture, leaned in and whispered, “Do you know her?”
Elyse simply nodded. “Yes, | do.”
Fiona’s voice dropped to a low murmur. “She seems like trouble. Best to stay away.”
Elyse squeezed Fiona’s hand reassuringly. “Don’t worry, | know what I'm doing.” Taking a deep breath, she
headed toward the backstage lineup. Her number was nearing, and she couldn't miss her call.
A peek at the stage revealed a sea of expectant faces. A thrill of anticipation coursed through her.
This was the dawn of a new chapter in her musical dream.
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