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“Andrew, long time no see,” he greeted.
“Yes, it has been a while,” Andrew replied, maintaining a neutral expression. “I heard you’ve found someone special. Congratulations.”
“You’ve got someone yourself, haven’t you?” Corbett, Andrew’s cousin, responded with a sly glance at Isabella. “Your taste remains exceptional. She’s just as stunning as the ones before her.”
Andrew’s expression tightened. “Corbett, mind your words.”
Isabella, initially intrigued by Corbett’s comment, sensed from Andrew’s response that it was a deliberate provocation.
What a cunning guy, she thought.
“It’s fine. As long as I’m the one with Andrew now, that’s what matters,” she said with a soft smile, holding onto Andrew’s arm. “Besides, I’m flattered by your comparison. It seems you think quite highly of me.”
Corbett was stunned, his usual quick retorts failing him. Normally, such a comment like his would provoke jealousy or anger. In fact, Andrew didn’t have any previous girlfriends—Corbett was merely trying to provoke a reaction. But Isabella hadn’t taken the bait; she seemed genuinely flattered.
“It looks like she really loves you, Andrew. That’s comforting to know. Your happiness is my happiness, too,” Corbett said, forcing a smile though his eyes didn’t match his words. “Well, I should get going.”
“Are things serious with Tatiana?” Andrew asked.
“Absolutely. Tatiana and I are deeply in love,” Corbett replied earnestly, though his amused smirk lingered.
As Corbett walked away, Isabella and Andrew headed to their car.
“Your family is quite a handful!” Isabella remarked.
“Definitely not as easy-going as yours,” Andrew agreed, looking at her tenderly.
“Are you intimidated?”
“Why should I be?” Isabella shrugged. “Since he’s your cousin, I’ll make sure to teach him manners after we’re married.”
Hearing this from Isabella made Andrew visibly pleased. “I’m looking forward to it,” he laughed, his deep, smooth voice adding to his charm.
As Isabella gazed into Andrew’s twinkling eyes, which shone like stars in the night sky, she found herself suddenly breathless. Damn! Andrew had laid a honey trap for her!
Today’s plan to visit her company did not go as expected. When Isabella got back to her hotel, she saw a message from Jared.
“Boss, I’ve been waiting for you for so long, but you never showed up. Should I come over to see you?”
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Isabella replied, “No, it’s too late. I’m headed to bed. It wouldn’t be appropriate for you to come now.”
Jared asked, “So, when can we meet?”
Isabella went to shower and missed Jared’s further messages.
The next day was the intense final of the singing competition.
While Isabella was backstage chatting with Evie, Giana and Eliza walked in. Giana gave Isabella a cold stare.
Isabella was at a loss for words. She had refused to write a song for Giana, and now Giana was upset? It was perplexing.
The singers went onto the stage in sequence, with Evie following Giana.
When it was Giana’s turn, the applause was thunderous. Everyone was eagerly anticipating the performance of this rising star.
The music carried a hint of melancholy. As Giana began to sing, her voice captivated the entire audience.
“Do you want to be with her? Don’t keep me in the dark. Tell me…”
All eyes sparkled with anticipation. The judges were visibly thrilled.
That was it!
This performance showcased Giana’s true talent! In her first competition, Giana had captivated everyone with a similar song. Now, Giana had recaptured that peak form!
When the music ended, the audience’s hands were nearly sore from clapping.
“That was amazing, Giana. That’s your true potential.”
“Wow, Giana is truly outstanding. I always said if she took her time with her songwriting, it would turn out great!”
“Giana should definitely win the championship this time.”
The judges were equally impressed.
“Giana, I was concerned about your final performance, but now I’m completely reassured. Your skills may be unstable, but today you were excellent. I’m giving you a full score.”
“Giana, this reminds me of your first song. You have such remarkable skills. If you harness them fully, you can truly dominate. I’m giving you 9 points.”
The judges lavished praise on Giana. The contestants who hadn’t performed appeared visibly upset.
Giana’s performance was formidable, completely stealing the spotlight. If this song were to be released, it would surely top the charts!
Evie’s expression turned somber. Annoyed, she turned to Isabella, momentarily lost for words.
It was because Giana’s song was identical to theirs.
“Don’t worry,” Isabella reassured her. “Just go up there and sing.”
“The same song? Won’t people suspect something?” Evie was distraught. “I never imagined Giana would plagiarize our song!”
“She’s a good singer, but there are some flaws. You can definitely outperform her,” Isabella said. Bolstered by Isabella’s words, Evie nodded.
Evie then proceeded to the stage.
The audience, having just been delighted by the previous performance, didn’t expect much from Evie. Giana had set a high bar. It seemed unlikely that Evie could surpass her.
But as the familiar background music started, everyone was puzzled and intrigued.
As Evie began her performance, the confusion among the audience deepened.
“What’s happening? Why are their songs the same?”
“I don’t understand. What’s going on here?”
“Is this plagiarism?”
Everyone realized that there was a case of plagiarism in this competition.
They continued listening to the song. Even though Giana and Evie performed the same song, their styles were markedly different. Giana performed with a tone of sadness. Evie’s rendition conveyed both sorrow and relief, embodying a sense of rebirth.
Evie’s interpretation was undeniably more touching.
In the backstage, Giana didn’t expect that Evie would still dare to step onto the stage after her performance. Her eyes conveyed a sharp chill.
Evie must have been frightened.
However, Isabella understood Giana thoroughly. She recognized that Giana, although diligent, relied on good songs to excel in her singing. Evie, on the other hand, was naturally gifted. Isabella was confident that Evie would outperform Giana on stage.
Isabella…
How could she be so harsh? Did Isabella really have to ruin her like this?
Giana gripped her hands tightly. She had felt a bit guilty toward Isabella, but now that guilt was turning into resentment.
As Eliza had pointed out, Isabella never truly considered her a friend. With that realization, Giana saw no reason to hold back.
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