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    Elyse retorted just as Vicky had. "You really don''t deserve it."


    Vicky''s eyes shed with resentment as she red at Elyse.


    At that moment, the head of the orchestra walked over to them, along with Cody and the teacher. He gestured for the top five contestants to step forward. "Go and prepare. Mr. Tucker here will be joining the panel of judges. I hope each of you can showcase your strengths and earn recognition through your performance.''


    There was a collective cry when he finished speaking.


    "Oh, my God! Cody Tucker is judging the performances! If I had known that, I would have worked harder. What a shame, I ranked sixth! I''m just a point away from being the fifth!"


    "Gosh, I really envy them. They get to receive Mr. Tucker''s guidance and insights. I don''t think I''l ever get that kind of opportunity with my ranking."Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    "Come on, don''t be so glum. I didn''t get chosen, either!"


    Contrary to the lively atmosphere among the crowd, the six contestants in question were silent


    and tense. They were eyeing each other carefully. From that point onward, they were no longer good buddies from the same team, but enemiespeting for a title.


    It was understandable, as the results of thepetition would dictate the trajectory of their career, and therefore, their future.


    Everyone began to disperse, and Elyse returned to the lounge. She was just about to walk through


    the doorway when she heard the sound of someone crying.


    She poked her head in and found Rebekah sobbing in one corner. The woman was crouched on


    the floor with her arms crossed over her knees, and her back to Elyse.


    Elyse briefly recalled that while Rebekah had not been eliminated, she had narrowly passed for the second round. In fact, she rankedst among the five.


    Elyse wanted to just leave and forget what she saw, but Rebekah seemed to have sensed her presence. She whirled around and met Elyse''s eyes. Embarrassed, Elyse froze in ce, unsure whether to leave or stay.


    "Are you here tough at me?" Rebekah snapped angrily


    Elyse had to roll her eyes. "Please, you''re being paranoid. I am not like you. I don''t enjoy rubbing salt in one''s injury."


    Since she had been discovered, what was the point of fleeing? She might as well just take her things before leaving. So Elyse walked up to her locker, took a piece of string and turned to leave. "So you got a higher score than me, so what?" Rebekah screeched behind her. "I will definitely win next time! Don''t think you can act all arrogant to me!"


    Annoyed, Elyse looked back and frowned at Rebekah. "Can you stop making up stories already? I didn''t do anything to you. Quit ndering me."


    Rebekah gnashed her teeth together in frustration. She had never seen Elyse as someone


    powerful, but everyone around her seemed to regard thetter in high regard.


    Rebekah just wanted to know why they all thought Elyse was better than


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    "You only got lucky this time!" Rebekah continued to rant. "Once the selection for the concertmastermences, everyone will finally see you for the fraud that you are!"


    Elyse just shrugged,pletely unfazed. "In that case, I''ll hold on to my luck until I get on that stage. Be sure to watch me shine from backstage, okay?"


    They never got along in the first ce, so Elyse felt nopulsion tofort or encourage Rebekah. She continued to the door, ignoring the still seething Rebekah.


    Elyse left the venue and met up with Jayden. When she didn''t see Richie, she asked, "Where is Richie? Has he left?"


    "He said he was going to look for a friend," Jayden answered as he handed her back her phone. "Theo sent you a message, by the way He''s inviting you to dinner at his house tonight."


    "1m not interested," Elyse said without missing a beat. "He''s probably up to something again. I don''t want to share a meal with him, especially not at his turf."


    "Well, he seems to be threatening you," Jayden pointed out "Apparently, if you don''t go, your parents wille and pressure you."


    Elyse frowned at him. "Are you saying you want me to go?"


    "Of course not. But can you really turn a blind eye on Mabel?"


    Elyse grew quiet.


    There was no family affection between her and Mabel, but she was still her sister. In any case, she


    was not so heartless that she would just give up on Mabel.


    "I''m afraid of Theo," she finally said, voicing out her nagging concern.<


    Jayden smiled warmly at her. "Don''t worry. I''ll protect you every step of the way. You are my wife, after all."


    Meanwhile, Richie was killing time inside the orchestra leader''s office by ying mobile games on his phone. He looked up when Cody entered. "Well, what how did Elyse do? Is she as good as I said?"


    Cody crossed the room and sat on the opposite sofa, looking totally worn out. "They look so alike," he said, pinching the bridge of his nose. "It makes me wonder if that person left a daughter behind before she parted from this world."


    Richie was baffled by the other man''s response, but he knew well enough not to pry. Instead, he changed the subject and asked, "Didn''t you always say you want an apprentice? I think Elyse would be the perfect choice. Just look for the right opportunity to offer her your mentorship." That made Cody look up. "Do you have feelings for her? Why are you advocating for her so passionately?"


    Richie sighed. "Listen, I''m just trying to find an apprentice to take care of you after you retire. You''re getting old, but you have no one else in your life. An apprentice would look after you, at least!"


    Cody clicked his tongue. "You cunning little rascal!"