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Rebekah firmly denied knowing the man, but the tension in the room was palpable. Unable to remain seated,
Mariana stormed onto the stage, exclaiming, “She stole my spot! She lacks the skill | possess, yet she advanced
to the semifinal. | demand a reassessment!”
The judge, overwhelmed by the disruption, massaged his temples and announced, “Anyone questioning the
results, step forward.”
Elyse and Mariana moved forward together, while Rebekah hesitated but eventually remained where she was.
Observing her reluctance, one judge inquired, “Are you satisfied with the results?”
As a finalist, Rebekah had no grievances. She replied flatly, “I did not cheat. My presence here is proof of my
capability.”
The judge instructed, “Step forward. You cannot remain unaffected when you are the center of suspicion.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRebekah’s gaze hardened with anger and disdain as she looked at Mariana and Elyse. After a brief phone call,
the judge declared, “We will have a rematch. Prove your skills, and we may adjust the rankings accordingly.”
Rebekah protested, “The results are final. | oppose a rematch.”
The judge’s stern reply cquickly, “Refusal means you reject the rules, and | will have to disqualify you.”
With clenched fists and a heavy heart, Rebekah had no option but to comply, as the judges wielded ultimate
authority. Reluctant, she joined Elyse and Mariana.
Elyse regarded Rebekah coolly, remarking, “I underestimated you.”
Rebekah sneered in response, “Your accusations are baseless. You're the true troublemaker here.”
Elyse’s sneer was her only reply, showing her persistent defiance.
The judge deliberated briefly and then commanded, “For this skill competition, you have to perform Erlkénig.”
At this, not just the contestants but also the spectators were taken aback. Elyse knew this was her weakest area.
Wasn't this setting her up for certain defeat?
Elyse initially felt shocked but soon felt a surge of adrenaline at the challenge. The piece she had been secretly
perfecting was Erlkonig.
Mariana hesitated, looking uncertain when she heard the judge’s words. She didn’t speak but took out her violin
to familiarize herself with the piece again. It was a risky choice; she hadn't played this piece in a long time.
“I'll play first,” Elyse declared, taking out her violin.
The judge nodded in agreement. “Then let's begin.”
On stage, Darren and Vicky stepped aside, giving Elyse the spotlight. Vicky wore a look of disdain, doubting Elyse
could master this piece. She anticipated a public embarrassment. Conversely, Darren was fraught with concern.
He had witnessed Elyse’s previous attempts at this piece, which were riddled with errors. Internally, he rooted for
her success, eager to pursue international competitions together.
Oblivious to the mixed emotions around her, Elyse positioned herself, calmed her nerves, and commenced
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmplaying.
From below the stage, Irving remarked, “She’s steady. She knows this piece well.”
The piece, Erlkdnig, challenged the violinist’s left-hand independence, required stretching into extended
positions, and demanded precise bow control. Elyse executed it flawlessly, maintaining both the piece’s integrity
and its musicality. Following her performance, it was clear Elyse was genuinely talented.
Mariana followed, taking center stage to perform second. During this time, Fiona returned from a brief respite
outside. She sensed the heightened tension in the hall. Upon inquiring, she discovered she had placed ninth out
of ten, a disappointing outcome.
She watched Mariana play, acknowledging her competence. Mariana’s rendition was impressive, displaying the
finesse that had brought her this far.
Then it was Rebekah'’s turn. Standing on stage, Rebekah looked visibly nervous. She wasn’t prepared for this
piece. Under the audience’s insistent prompting, she hesitantly performed a segment. However, her rendition
was riddled with errors, prompting the judge to intervene and halt her performance.
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