Spotting the notable figures, particrly Louis, Jayleen approached them with a smile.


    Lindsey was about to greet the judges herself, but Jayleen got there first.


    Jayleen warmly weed the judges, not leaving Lindsey any room to speak.


    Then, Louis turned to Lindsey and casually asked, “You’re Lindsey Stewart, aren’t you?”


    Lindsey was surprised Louis recognized her.


    She responded with a polite smile, “Pleased to meet you, Mr.


    Watson.


    ”


    Louis had been informed by Ruby that Lindsey was Juanita’s daughter.


    Seeing her resemnce to Juanita, Louis was struck by how much she looked like her mother.


    Juanita’s daughter was now all grown up.


    How time flies.


    Noticing Louis’s kind gaze toward Lindsey, Jayleen’s expression darkened.


    She had greeted Louis warmly, but he had ignored her, choosing instead to speak to Lindsey.


    Was Louis showing a special interest in Lindsey?


    What was so good about Lindsey? She thought to herself, even if Louis was interested in someone younger, he should reconsider.


    Feeling outshined, Jayleen was filled with frustration and annoyance.


    Noticing Louis’s acquaintance with Lindsey, the other judges also turned their attention to her, engaging her in polite conversation.


    This only fueled Jayleen’s irritation further.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    An idea struck her, and she turned to Lindsey with a fake smile.


    “Lindsey, the audition’s about to start.


    Where’s Sh?”


    Thisment drew everyone’s attention.


    Kristy had arrived quite early, yet there was no sign of Sh.


    It seemed unusual for Sh to bete to such a significant event.


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    Feeling the judges’ eyes on her, Lindsey quickly offered an exnation.


    “The mornings are


    always busy on the roads, and Sh lives quite a distance away.


    I was talking to her earlier, and she was already on her way.


    She should arrive shortly.


    ”


    Jayleen’s softughter filled the room, her voice taking on a mocking tone.


    “I heard Sh was out dancing at the park yesterday, trying to build some fame before the audition.


    It must have been exhausting.


    Yet, she’s nowhere to be seen today.


    If she knew it was going to be a long trip, why didn’t she leave earlier? Kristy, on the other hand, cleared her schedule and left at the crack of dawn.


    She’s all about honing her craft, not interested in those sneaky shortcuts to get ahead.


    ”


    The mood among the judges soured, all except for Louis and Robert, as Jayleen continued to express doubts.


    “Sh doesn’t seem to take improving her acting seriously.


    I can’t believe she’d stoop to dance at a park just to gain favor with the public for the vote.


    ”


    “The audition’s starting soon, and she’s still not here.


    Does she even care about this opportunity?”


    “Given herck ofmitment, I doubt her acting is up to par.


    I don’t see what Vincent sees in her.


    Kristy’s the better actress, in my opinion.


    Why hold the audition for her?”


    Before the auditions could even begin, Jayleen had already sown discord, leaving Sh’s reputation hanging by a thread.


    Lindsey, doing her best to stayposed, stepped aside to make another call to Sh.


    This time, the call connected.


    “Sh, we’re about to start.


    Where are you?” Lindsey’s voice wasced with concern.