A cold voice sliced through the air, and then Karol took the stage, adorned in a dark blue suit exuding authority.

Karol's words sent shockwaves through the crowd.

“It's Karol Morris! What's she talking about?"

“Is there something going on that we don't know about?"

Karol's gaze pierced through the onlookers, settling on Lilah. With a derisive smile, she announced, "Someone drugged Krista. I insist the doctor examine her."

Her revelation stunned the audience even more.

It was deplorable that someone would resort to drugging a competitor in this manner, tainting the integrity of the competition.

The contest organizer immediately called the doctor over.

It was a huge event, and the repercussions could be substantial if not handled appropriately.

Krista was escorted off the stage, and the contest ground to a halt for half an hour.

Promptly assessing Krista's condition, the doctor delivered the grim news. "She has ingested a substance that caused her to lose her voice, rendering her mute. Although she will regain her voice after treatment, there will be irreversible damage to her vocal cords, resulting in a high Likelihood of remaining hoarse, with her voice never returning to its original state."

The cruelty of the perpetrator left everyone in shock.

The criminal's actions had a devastating impact on the professional singer, potentially ruining her entire career.

Many other artists gathered, horrified by the doctor's revelation.

They felt fortunate not to have been targeted by such a heinous act.

Reeling from the shocking news, Krista teetered on the brink of collapse. She questioned why such a fate had befallen her, her only skill now under threat. The prospect of losing her singing ability plunged Krista into a deep existential uncertainty.

Disgust flickered in Karol's eyes.

She immediately glared at Effie.

"You did it, didn't you?"

Effie, despite feeling sorry for Krista, was taken aback. Although she disliked Krista, she recognized that the incident had wrecked Krista's career.

Karol's sudden accusation irritated Effie. "Are you out of your mind?

How can you accuse me of doing it?"

"Krista was the frontrunner for winning the competition. From the outset, your scheming was evident. You delivered a mediocre performance in the preliminary contest, only to shine in the promotion round, grabbing everyone's attention. You aimed for the championship, but Krista stood in your way, and you, of course, decided to sabotage her."

Karol's logical analysis was so convincing that it captured the attention of many people at the scene. As a result, all eyes were fixed on Effie.