Chapter 90 Zeke's Band

Zeke, get in touch with your bandmate. Tonight, you'll have the chance to play at Glamour

Club, Norah announced with a spark of excitement in her eyes. "Joanna's right. I would like to

see how your band performs."

Zeke, caught off guard, felt a wave of anxiety. "What if we don't live up to your expectations? Are you going back on your word?"

Norah gave him a cool look. "My word is my bond. You've proven yourself. If any of your bandmates don't cut it, find a replacement."

Zeke felt nervous. Even though he believed in his band, he wasn't sure if Norah would be

pleased. He hoped none of the crew would bail on the band.

Norah, noticing his concem, reassured him, "Don't worry. I'm not that strict." After all, Rosy Secret started from scratch, with her playing a crucial part in their current state.

Zeke, heart racing, managed to muster, "Okay."

As Zeke reached out to his band, Norah and Joanna approached the club's performance manager.

After hearing Norah's request, the manager shook his head, saying, "I'm afraid I can't do it. Mr. Morris didn't come today. The acts on stage are all set. Without his order, we can't change it."

Norah presented the VIP access Spencer gave her, swiftly gaining the manager's cooperation. "With this VIP access, consider it done. Just one song?" the manager asked.

"Yes."

"Alright. Let me know the timing, and I'll set it up."

Joanna, trailing Norah, commented, "That VIP access opens doors. You're free to do whatever you like here. There's no need to shell out any cash. It's such a sweet gift from Spencer."

When they returned to their seats, they spotted three youngsters sitting beside Zeke, two men and one woman.

Seeing Norah and Joanna retum, Zeke got up and introduced, "Miss Wilson, meet our lead singer Phoebe, Merlin on bass, and Rodger on drums. Guys, this is Miss Wilson."

Zeke kept Norah's identity as Starbeam a secret from his bandmates.

Zeke's three band members weren't drop-dead gorgeous. Phoebe was tall and slender, decked out in leather attire.

The three were visibly thrilled. For them, playing at Glamour Club had been a dream since they established the band.

"We're ready to hit the stage, but we didn't bring all our instruments. Just got a guitar for Zeke," Rodger said, scratching his head.

Merlin confirmed with a nod and said, "Yeah, biggie problem."

"Don't worry. I've got it covered. Norah had everything set up and led the four to the instrument room backstage at the Glamour Club, where they could pick out whatever instruments they wanted.

Soon, they were informed it was time to take the stage.

Norah smiled encouragingly and said, "I can't wait to see what you've got."

The group exchanged determined glances, proclaiming, "We've got this!"

Joanna escorted Norah to a prime viewing spot on the second floor to enjoy the show.

Meanwhile, Emerson and his band were puzzled by their premature stage exit, as they were

scheduled to play until midnight, yet it was only nine. The sudden change left them questioning.

At the backstage, Emerson's expression turned grim. He turned to the manager and questioned, "What's going on here?"

"It's just a brief intermission," the manager explained. "You'll be back on after this band's single performance."

Coyle interjected, "We've never had a break like this before. What's the reason?"

The truth is, a VIP guest requested a special performance by a band for one song."

Coyle and Emerson exchanged glances. That was what went down with the guy strumming on the guitar.

After saying that, the manager left the backstage to handle things.

After looking at the stage, Coyle returned with a grim face. "Emerson, it's that same guy from before, but this time, he's got three more with him."

"Let's check it out," Emerson suggested.

Kris lounged on the sofa, messing around on her phone, uninterested in what was happening outside.

Emerson and Coyle stepped out. They spotted three guys and a woman standing on the stage, bathed in light.

First came the bass, belting out a recent hit tune.

After the intro faded, the singer's voice came. "Clouds are like the sky's dreams, bringing in a touch of sadness. Do you feel it..."

The crowd was still scratching their heads over the band's sudden shift. But once they caught wind of the sweet melody, they couldn't help but swing with the rhythm.

Upon witnessing the audience's positive reaction, Coyle and Emerson couldn't hide their frustration.

Zeke's band showcased remarkable synergy. The drummer and bassist seamlessly integrated impromptu elements while the singer perfectly aligned with their cues.

Caught up in the performance, Joanna exclaimed, "You've got a knack for spotting talent!"

Norah offered a humble smile in response.

Being in a band for years, Norah had an eye for talent. Zeke's dedication to music and how he protected his guitar the other day impressed her. Zeke's band had potential. It would be a pity if they didn't get their shot in the spotlight.

When Norah asked about their circumstances, Phoebe shared, "I'm a married mother. My family opposes my involvement in the band, urging me to focus on being a stay-at-home mom. But music is my dream, one I wasn't ready to abandon despite the pressures."

Merlin and Rodger added, "Our backgrounds aren't affluent enough to chase our dreams

unattended. We only pursued this opportunity because Zeke promised us a chance to perform here, at Glamour Club."

Observing his bandmates' disheartened states, Zeke glanced at Norah before saying, "I told you the truth! Miss Wilson's word is our chance to break out."

Phoebe raised her head and asked, "Why are you interested in helping us gain recognition?"

Norah was transparent with her intentions, gesturing toward Rosy Secret, performing downstairs from a distance, and said, "I aim to displace them. That's what I'm working toward."

The revelation left Phoebe, Rodger and Merlin in awe!