Chapter 288:
Saying too much or the wrong thing could easily turn people against her. So, she focused on delivering a message that resonated with both those in the recording studio and those watching online.
As she bowed again, waves of thunderous applause filled the hall.
Then, Millie turned and walked offstage.
Just before disappearing behind the curtains, she glanced at Vivian. Vivian’s mask of composure had slipped, and she was barely holding back her fury. Her eyes locked onto Millie with unmistakable disdain.
Millie smiled and turned away.
The host immediately stepped in to keep the show moving.
Meanwhile, down the staff corridor, Barbara and Charles rushed to meet her.
“Are you alright?” Charles asked, concern evident in his voice.
Millie gave a tired but bright smile. “Not as drained as you might think.” Charles didn’t look convinced. They all knew how demanding the performance had been.
Barbara quickly pulled out a pack of tissues and began dabbing at Millie’s sweat.
“Let me,” Millie said, taking the tissues from her with a smile.
The three of them started walking together, heading toward the far end of the hallway. Behind them, the crowd’s cheers echoed, alive with enthusiasm and admiration. Millie glanced down at the tissue in her hand, now blotched with traces of sweat and makeup. She loved this feeling.
Shortly after, they arrived at Serena’s dressing room.
Millie sank into the couch with a sigh of relief.
Charles approached and handed her a tablet.
“Barbara passed along your message, and this is the result of their actions,” Charles said.
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Rumors had flooded the internet accusing Serena and Charles of rigging the votes. People had questioned Serena’s skill, casting shadows over her rising reputation. But now, those voices had gone quiet.
The topic now dominating the trending list was #SerenaAbsoluteTalent.
“In the face of such raw talent, no rumor stands a chance! I’m blown away. Vote for Serena right now, guys!”
“Where are the naysayers now? You cried foul play, but look at this performance! Would someone like Serena even need to cheat?”
“Right? I wasn’t even watching this show, but people just couldn’t stop talking about it, and it got me really curious. After watching her tonight, I’m completely hooked. Serena is the real deal!”
“She’s so good that all those fake vote accusations just fall apart on their own!”
“Five countries, five languages, five songs, instruments, and styles blended so flawlessly. It was breathtaking! Honestly, I wasn’t into the initial part, but now it feels like the perfect choice. If she didn’t have a high vote count, I’d really start suspecting the competition was rigged!”
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