Before long, Anna graced the stage with her presence.


    Her dancing was equally mesmerizing, infusing the performance with a vibrant energy.


    The audience erupted into apuse.


    Yet, Julie and Bill grew uneasy, noting with concern that the audience’s enthusiasm for Anna didn’t match the fervor they had shown for Madisyn.


    Julie turned to Bill and asked, “Do you think Madisyn will im the top spot?”


    “Don’t fret,” Bill reassured her.


    “Anna performedter.


    Everyone’s exhausted, so their response wasn’t as enthusiastic.


    ”


    “You’re right.


    No one can hold a candle to Anna,” Julie said, though a flicker of nervousness danced in her eyes.novelbin


    Mafelen dancers had clung to the top spot for so long that it felt only natural for them to resist letting it go.


    The results of the first round would be announced in an hour.


    When Lynda and her groupid eyes on the results, they were stunned.


    “We actually…” Rosaline’s eyes welled up with tears of joy.


    “We’ve all qualified for the second round!”


    Gerard, brimming with excitement, turned to Madisyn and eximed, “I owe you a huge thank you, Madi.


    Normally, I get so jittery, but your encouragement kept me steady and helped me perform at my best! Madi, let me take you out to dinner!”


    “No need for that,” Madisyn smiled.


    “We’re all friends here; it’s what we do-help each other out.


    ” Madisyn cherished both of them, for they shared her love for dancing.


    Lynda was equally ecstatic.


    For the first time in many years, their country, Lorpond, had made such strides.


    “Let me treat you to dinner!”


    “Yeah!” Everyone was absolutely thrilled.


    Madisyn nced at them.


    “I don’t think we need to treat ourselves.


    ”


    The group was momentarily baffled until their eyes followed Madisyn’s gaze,nding on a strikingly cool and aloof figure.


    It was Andrew.


    Lynda’s eyebrows shot up in surprise before a warm smile spread across her face.


    Before long, they found themselves settling into Andrew’s car.


    Rosaline and Gerard had no idea who Andrew was, but hismanding presence hinted at someone of great importance.


    It was their first time in such avish car, and they sat quietly, like well-behaved schoolchildren.


    After a brief ride, they pulled up to a grand hotel.


    They stepped inside to wait for the elevator.