Chapter 416:
Elyse shut her eyes, completely absorbed in the music, displaying her true potential. She was so engrossed that
she couldn’t snap out of it, even after playing the last note.
Suddenly, the hall was filled with the sound of a single, enthusiastic applause that broke the silence.
The entire crowd shifted their attention to the origin of the sound, with Elyse also turning to look. Theo was the
one who got to his feet and applauded openly, despite the intense scrutiny from the onlookers.
Encouraged by Theo's actions, even those who initially didn’t understand began to applaud for Elyse as well.
Elyse was taken aback as the applause transformed from sporadic clapping to a thunderous ovation from the
audience. She wasn’t the only performer; there shouldn't be this much attention. She was simply a participant.
“Stop standing there looking clueless! Show sappreciation,” Irving was overcwith distress at the sight
of Elyse standing there looking helpless. He extended his hand and firmly grasped the edge of the stage, his
eyes reflecting his deep sense of frustration.
Just then, Elyse quickly regained her composure and graciously bowed to express her gratitude.
The host guided her off the stage as she gracefully followed.
“Haha! Why is she still so oblivious?” Theo couldn’t help but smile as he watched Elyse dash away from the
stage.
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Freda’s ears caught his voice.
She chose to remain silent despite the applause from the surrounding people. As she sat with her arms tightly
crossed, a wave of jealousy and envy washed over her as she observed Elyse.
When Elyse gracefully drew the bow across the violin strings, her captivating presence filled the room. The
haunting melodies stirred such deep emotions in Freda that she found herself in a state of serenity.
Freda found herself irresistibly drawn to Elyse’s music. She was captivated by her sheer brilliance, which only
made it more difficult for her to cto terms with her feelings.
Elyse was the person competing for her love interest’s affection. How could she possibly find it within herself to
show any kind of appreciation for someone who was essentially her romantic adversary?
Theo was oblivious to the sudden shift in Freda’s emotions next to him. He was completely absorbed in the video
that played on his phone, as he had put on his headphones. The other contestants’ performances were also
enthralling, but he couldn't tear his eyes away from the video of Elyse.
Elyse was the only thing in his line of sight.
After Elyse gracefully descended from the stage, her heart raced as she hurried into Fiona’s open arms.
“Fiona, | can’t believe my performance is finally over!”
Fiona stumbled backward, momentarily staggered by the impact, but she maintained her grip and burst into
laughter. “I saw that! You performed so beautifully; | was completely mesmerized!”
“Oh, stop teasing me!” Elyse believed she didn’t have greater abilities than Fiona. Releasing her, she inquired,
“Hey, when are you performing?”
“Not yet. I'll be performing in a while.” Fiona extended her hands, the perspiration causing her palms to glisten.
“The Champions Cup boasts a formidable lineup of competitors. | must admit, I’m starting to feel a twinge of
nervousness.”
Elyse reached out to Fiona with a tissue. “You're resilient! Keep your composure. They have nothing on you!”
As Fiona took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves, she suddenly felt a forceful bump that nearly caused her
to lose her balance.
“Hey! What the hell do you think you're doing?!” Elyse quickly assisted Fiona to her feet and addressed the
individual in a firm manner. She was angry at that point.
Vicky, clad in a sleek black dress, her hair elegantly swept up into a bun, revealing her graceful neck, haughtily
turned around to cast a disdainful glance at Fiona.
“Oh, I hit that weakling? Sorry about that. But so what if | did?”
Elyse’s eyes burned with rage when she heard that. “You're being too arrogant!”
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On hearing that, Vicky turned around and walked towards her in a confident manner.
“Too arrogant? You've got to be kidding me. | haven't even actually said anything harsh yet, and you're
complaining I'm being too arrogant?!” Vicky spoke in derision, but her eyes were devoid of any smile.
The next second, she pushed Elyse by the chest, causing her to take a few steps backward. “If trouble is what
you really want, I'm going to give you premium!”
Seeing that the situation was about to turn messy, Fiona quickly separated the two and shielded Elyse behind
her. “Get the hell out of here!”
With a sneer, Vicky said to Elyse, “What? Scared now?!”
Elyse looked at her with bloodshot eyes. She wondered why and how in the world Vicky had beclike that.
Without uttering another word, Vicky turned around and walked away with a grunt. However, her eyes caught
sight of Rebekah, who hid in the audience.
Rebekah tried so hard to avoid Vicky, afraid of being discovered.
Without any hesitation, Vicky made a beeline for her. Taking a quick glance at her black dress, she sneered, “I
see you had the guts to wear the scolor as me. Do you really think black is a color you can pull off? | mean,
look at you!”
Biting her lower lip, Rebekah fought back, “And why shouldn't | wear black? Do you own the color? You're so
delusional!”