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Evie beamed with excitement. “Thank you, sir. I won’t let you down.”
Amidst a round of applause, Evie stepped down from the stage.
Some people were whispering, “Evie reminds me of the early days of Giana. I just hope in the final, Evie continues to shine and doesn’t fade like Giana did, who started strong but then…”
“I really feel bad for Giana,” someone said.
“I think Giana peaked too soon. Her first song became a classic, but her later music felt ordinary. Without her agency’s promotion and clever marketing, she might have already faded into obscurity.”
Giana’s face paled further upon hearing those comments. It took her a while to collect herself. Her songs had always enjoyed high streaming numbers, but deep down, it was clear that no one truly appreciated her music. Everyone thought her later songs only succeeded because of her agency’s marketing.
As Giana slowly walked back to her seat, Eliza was still fuming. “Damn it! That bitch! She knew how talented Evie was, so she brought her into the competition! Giana, didn’t you mention having a friend who’s great at songwriting? The one who wrote your first hit? Who was that? Get that person to write another song for you. You need to win this final!”
Giana’s expression darkened. That person was Isabella! Now that they had fallen out, how could she possibly approach Isabella again? Wouldn’t that be utterly shameless? Yet, if she didn’t set aside her pride, she had no hope of winning the championship.
Lost in her thoughts, Giana seemed distant.
A shadowy figure moved past the door of Giana’s room unnoticed. Meanwhile, Evie returned to her own room, her spirits lifted. She had never realized she could draw so much attention through singing. In fact, she had only ended up studying music in college by chance. Her true passion had always been acting.
That was why she hadn’t taken her music studies seriously in college. Instead, she focused on acting after joining Edge Entertainment. Unfortunately, her acting skills weren’t particularly strong, leaving her feeling like she lacked talent in everything she tried. But today was different.
“Isabella, I made it to the final!” Evie exclaimed, her excitement palpable as she hugged Isabella and spun her around in circles. Suddenly, Isabella’s leg collided with the wall.
Evie quickly set her down, her face filled with concern. “Oh no, I’m so sorry! Are you okay?”
Isabella gritted her teeth against the pain but managed a reassuring smile. “I’m alright, really. You were fantastic today.”
Evie’s excitement bubbled over again. “Seriously? You were the fantastic one! Your songwriting was absolutely amazing! And, hey, isn’t this song’s style super similar to the first song Giana sang in that previous singer-songwriter competition?”
Isabella’s smile faded slightly as she looked down, her voice tinged with quiet acknowledgment. “That’s because… I wrote it.”
Evie’s jaw dropped in surprise.
“Wait, what? You wrote that?”
Isabella quickly covered Evie’s mouth. “No need to get so excited.”
Evie, muffled for a moment, managed to respond, “I’m not excited, just shocked. But why did Giana claim she wrote it herself?”
Isabella shrugged, her tone casual. “Who knows? Just focus on the final.”
“Right, got it!” Evie agreed.
Since Evie had finished her singing, the two of them decided to leave. As they walked, a familiar face approached—Erica Russell, her eyes shining with admiration.
“Evie, you were amazing!” Erica exclaimed.
Evie smiled warmly at Erica, whom she had always liked. “Oh, hey! You’re competing too, right? You haven’t sung yet, have you?”
“Not yet,” Erica replied. “I’m still waiting for my turn. But I heard you sing, and wow, it was beautiful. Evie, you’re my idol.”
Evie felt a bit bashful at the praise, scratching her head. “You’re too kind. I remember you have a great voice too. You’ve got this.”
Erica grinned. “Thanks! I’ll do my best. Hopefully, we’ll both be in the final together.”
“That would be awesome,” Evie said, returning Erica’s smile.
After Erica left, Isabella turned to Evie. “Who was that?”
“She’s a singer I met earlier. Her name’s Erica Russell. She’s really talented,” Evie replied. “She’s from Global Entertainment.”
The mention of Global Entertainment definitely caught Isabella’s attention. If Erica was from Global Entertainment, she had to be good. Global Entertainment was the top entertainment company at the moment. Still, Isabella believed that Edge Entertainment should hold that title if only the company hadn’t been bogged down by so many ineffective employees under Kristine’s leadership.
Once they returned to the office, Evie went straight to her vocal practice, while Isabella headed to her desk. Meanwhile, Teresa seemed to be enjoying herself lately. She had been receiving roses daily and was practically glowing with high spirits.
Isabella didn’t particularly care who Teresa was involved with. However, when she got off work, she spotted Teresa with a guy in the parking lot. He had his back to her, but his physique was impressive. Was Teresa dating someone from the company?
Isabella’s brows furrowed with curiosity. Although the company didn’t forbid relationships between employees, it was frowned upon for someone from the marketing department to be involved with a celebrity. How could Teresa be so reckless?
Still, as long as she didn’t stir up any trouble, Isabella figured it wasn’t her concern. She turned to get into her car, but then the guy with Teresa turned his head, giving Isabella a clear view of his face.
A jolt of recognition hit her. Wasn’t that… Evie’s boyfriend?
Isabella blinked, thinking she must have been mistaken. She looked again to be sure. Teresa, meanwhile, noticed Isabella staring and felt a mix of irritation and smugness. Isabella must be taken by her man’s good looks too! But, too bad for Isabella, he belonged to her.
“Let’s get in the car,” Teresa said with a satisfied smile.
“Sure,” the man replied, his slight smile making his already good-looking face even more captivating.
Teresa felt giddy. Not only could she admire a male star up close, but he was actually dating her. She felt like she was living the dream. The male star gallantly opened the car door for Teresa, and she slipped into the passenger seat.
It was a Mercedes-Benz—proof that stars were indeed wealthy. As the door closed behind her, Teresa couldn’t help but think that being with him might just be the best thing that had ever happened to her.
“Teresa, I’m sorry I couldn’t offer you something better. I doubt you’ve ever been in such a modest car before,” the guy suddenly remarked, his tone apologetic.
Snapping back to reality, Teresa remembered her supposed identity as a wealthy heiress. “Well, even if it’s true, I don’t mind it at all,” she replied.
“Teresa, you’re the most down-to-earth rich lady I’ve ever met,” the man said, gazing at her with what seemed like genuine affection. “If I’m lucky enough to be with you, I promise I’ll always treat you right.”
Teresa’s heart raced. “Are you with me because of my family background?” she asked.
“Of course not!” the guy replied quickly, his expression shifting to one of slight hurt. “Teresa, I like you for who you are. Do you really think I’m after your money?”
“Oh, I was just teasing,” Teresa said hastily, seeing his reaction and wanting to soothe him. His words warmed her heart, and she felt a wave of relief. It seemed her personality had won him over, not her supposed wealth.
Feeling reassured, Teresa continued her date, enjoying the man’s company without any lingering doubts. Meanwhile, after Isabella got into her car, she couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling. She decided to call Evie.
“Hey, how are things between you and your boyfriend these days?” she asked, her tone casual but probing.
Evie replied, “We’re good. He promised to watch my competition today, but unfortunately, something urgent came up.”
“What came up?” Isabella inquired.
Evie explained, “He told me his sister had returned and he needed to pick her up. She’s been abroad. It’s rare for her to come back, so he had to go.”
Isabella was speechless.
Was Teresa his sister? That couldn’t be.
Isabella thought to herself, shaking her head. Despite her fiery temper, Evie was quite naive and straightforward. This guy was deceitful. He was with her but didn’t seem to value her.
“Your boyfriend doesn’t know about your family background, does he?” Isabella asked.
“Of course not. Most people think I’m from an ordinary family. I won’t disclose my family background until I’ve made a name for myself and proved my worth.”
Evie was resolute. Her family opposed her entering show business, so she was determined to stun them with her success and show that she could stand on her own.
“That’s wise. But I think you should keep a closer eye on your boyfriend,” Isabella advised.
Evie asked in confusion, “Isabella, what do you mean?”
Isabella let out a sigh. After a pause, she said, “I saw him with Teresa.”
“What?” Evie quickly laughed it off, saying, “Oh, you’re overthinking it. He mentioned that his connection with Teresa was purely for professional reasons. She handles his business matters. He needs to stay on good terms with her. Don’t worry, Isabella. He really is a good guy!”
Isabella felt a flicker of irritation. “Is staying on good terms with her supposed to involve giving her flowers?”
“This is just standard professional practice,” Evie replied, her innocence evident.