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To those attuned to subtleties, Sienation
irregular practice sessions.
music might seem a bit unpolished and disjointed, likely from This text is © NôvelDrama/.Org.
Yet, objectively speaking. Sierra’s abilities surpass many of her competitors.
According to Maggie’s evaluation, with a stroke of fortune, Sierra could potentially make it into the top
ten.
At the end of her performance, Sierra rose from her seat and gracefully bowed to the audience, expressing her hope for their support and votes.
The audience clapped vigorously as Sierra exited the stage, satisfied with her showing.
Backstage, she gave Maggie a self–assured glance..
“You’re still here? Aren’t you even a tad concerned about not making it to the finals and looking like a fool?” Sierra jeered.
Even though she was pretty sure Maggie would advance to the next round without a hitch, she could not. resist needling her rival.
She glanced at the necklace around Maggie’s neck, touched her own, and bragged, “You might be an adopted wild seed, but my folks gave me the Luster treasure set. You’re not bad yourself too. I wonder what you did to make Mr. Harris fall head over heels for you and give you something so precious.”
Maggie raised an eyebrow, her eyes moving to the necklace around Sierra’s neck. “Oh? So, your necklace is from the Luster Corporation?”
“That’s right!” Sierra felt a swell of pride, thinking her necklace matched Maggie’s.
While it may have lacked historical and cultural significance, Sierra’s jewelry was equally exquisite in both style and quality.
Maggie and Mia shared a playful glance between them.
Maggie then blinked and commented, “I didn’t anticipate such refined taste. This jewelry set is genuinely stunning.
After she said that, she added sincerely, “It suits you perfectly.”
Sierra felt a flicker of uncertainty at Maggie’s shift in demeanor, sensing that something was off but unable to identify it.
Afterward, Sierra’s group finished their performances,
Maggie’s group of six then stepped onto the stage to bear feedback from the judges and tally the votes.
“Lily displays some variations in her interpretation of the piece, yet her technique is commendable. While she executes with skill and fluidity, she could deepen her emotional expression and ambiance to mitigate the minor gap. You should work harder….
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Six judges below the stage offered feedback to the performers sequentially.
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“Maggie’s performance was outstanding, nearly reaching the standards of a professional. I found it profoundly moving as she adeptly combined technical prowess with emotional depth, evoking the imagery of a young man departing from home and the sorrow of returning to find everything altered…”
While one judge praised Maggie’s performance, a middle–aged man in his forties interjected, expressing his opinion that Maggie’s rendition lacked authenticity. He felt it was excessively centered on emotion and atmosphere, with a touch of artificial sentiment. He suggested that a more genuine approach would be preferable.
Maggie was fine with constructive feedback but was not about to entertain baseless comments.
She eyed the slightly chubby guy named Connor Forrest, rocking an old–school suit with some skin imperfections and forehead wrinkles.
He looked kinda familiar, but Maggie could not quite pin down where she had seen him before.
After a brief ponder, she shrugged it off, unable to place him in her memory.
Of the twelve judges below the stage, she had already checked out their bios. Most were top–notch pianists
or at least famous musicians,
Besides this guy, one noteworthy person among them was Sierra’s teacher.
This person, named Ivan Reed, was hired by the Camerons years ago to teach both Sierra and Maggie piano. However, he was known for his vanity and opportunism. Seeing that Maggie was the Camerons‘ adopted daughter and not favored by Sierra and Olivia, he went along with Sierra’s wishes and told Ronald and others that she lacked talent.
While Maggie might not have been exceptionally gifted in piano, she considered herself diligent and hardworking, at least playing better than Sierra.
However, Ivan, disregarding her efforts and dedication, shamelessly lied without any remorse, showing the darkness of his heart.
However, come to think of it, she actually should thank Ivan for driving her away back then. Otherwise, she would not have met Kevin later on.
When she looked back over these years, she felt that sticking with Ivan for piano lessons would have been
a mistake.
Sierra, on the other hand, was a dedicated student of his for many years and could be regarded as his esteemed disciple. However, after Sierra garnered numerous awards, Ronald sought out foreign experts to enhance her training.
As for Ivan, he had accomplished his objectives and gracefully stepped back from his role within the Cameron family. Nevertheless, the connection between him and Sierra as mentor and pupil remained.
steadfast.
After a brief moment of reflection, Maggie listened as the voting results were announced.
“Maggie Adam, congratulations on advancing with the highest number of votes! The second contestant to advance is Morgan Shaw from East University! And the third contestant to advance is…
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The host energetically announced the competition results, which was no surprise for Maggie.
After stepping off the stage, another bunch of contestants stepped in.
Sierra’s group was set for later in the morning, so there were two more rounds of competition before the morning session wrapped up.
Once it ended, reporters rushed in like hungry cats.
Thanks to Ronald pulling strings behind the scenes, Sierra got more attention than the rest.
Exiting the venue, reporters swarmed around the members of the First Institute, including Maggie and
Sierra.
“Ms. Cameron, how do you feel about your performance today? Do you believe you have what it takes to win the championship?”
“Is that necklace from Luster Corporation’s luxury jewelry line? What are your thoughts on the criticisms about Luster Corporation’s lack of materials and designers, as well as your father Ronald’s actions?
“Luster Corporation is facing criticism for its quality. What’s your take on that?”
“By wearing Luster Corporation’s jewelry today, are you aiming to improve its reputation? And who do you think has a better shot at winning, you or Ms. Adam?”
Reporters bombarded Sierra with questions, their microphones almost hitting her in the face.
Maggie had stayed behind Jack and Grace earlier, dodging the reporters‘ attention.
When asked, Sierra ran her fingers over the necklace around her neck and smiled, “Yes, this is the latest creation from Luster Corporation, showcasing our top–notch craftsmanship and technology. There may have been some misconceptions about Luster Corporation, but I hope everyone can see our dedication to producing exquisite jewelry…”
For a moment, many reporters zoomed in on the necklace with their cameras, the flashlights flashing incessantly.