RedNovelChapter 228 Live Broadcast Madison couldn't help but sigh tically. "Damn, Mr. Gray is kinda romantic when he's in love." Sierra, already flustered, shot her an exasperated glare. "Stop making things up." "Alright, my bad. You two take your tand talk." Madison grinned mischievously before darting into her room, phone in hand.
Sierra carried the bouquet over to find a vase. "Cin and have a seat," she said softly.
Theo took off his coat, his gaze never leaving her. He watched as she carefully arranged the sunflowers, his sharp eyes softening.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I take it you saw what's happening online," he mentioned.
Sierra's smile faltered slightly. She nodded. "Yeah." Theo stepped closer, his fingers instinctively reaching out to brush against the top of her head. "Don't worry. I'll take care of it." Feeling the warmth of his touch, Sierra's body tensed slightly. She lifted her head quickly. "How?" When he didn't answer, she already knew-buying bots to suppress the controversy and paying off organizers to guarantee her spot in the finals among others.
She didn't want that. She refused to be seen as someone who needed an unfair advantage.
"I want the competition to be live-streamed," she said firmly. "Let everyone- judges and the public-witness the competition in real-time." The door slammed open. A panicked Madison turned to Sierra, disagreeing, "Your shoulder isn't even healed yet! What if you can't finish the performance?!" She didn't even want to say the words, but the truth was brutal.
"People online won't care about why you are struggling. They'd just presthat you lack the skill. As of now, they are already questioning you, and you'd only prove them right if you mess up during the competition.
"At that point, they'll label you as talentless and just another person who got in through connections or favoritism." Theo, on the other hand, looked at Sierra in surprise. He hadn't expected such boldness. "You're sure about this?" Sierra smiled and nodded. "I want to prove myself." Soft yet unwavering, her voice was filled with quiet determination, making his heart stir.
Theo studied her for a moment, then replied steadily, "Alright. You have my support." Sierra blinked in surprise. She had braced herself for an argument, but he had agreed so easily instead. Madison saw how easily Theo was convinced and immediately broke down, saying, "What do you mean 'support'? You know Cee's situation-what if she messes up..." She could already imagine what the online comments would be like. Holding Sierra's uninjured arm, she urged, "Cee, if it's too much, just skip this competition. Wait until you're fully healed before trying again in another one, okay?" Sierra was silent for a moment. Then, she looked at Madison with unwavering eyes, replying, "Maddy, I don't want to run away this time." For so long, she had always taken the easy way out-retreating when things got difficult.
This time, she wanted to be brave and prove her worth by using her skills to shut down the malicious assumptions online.
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Madison looked at her friend, who seemed different than before, sighed, and then said helplessly "Alright, just focus on practicing for now. I'll take care of you. We're going to show those online haters what a true master of the piano really looks like!" Sierra's eyes welled up slightly at her friend's unwavering support.
Theo, on the other hand, looked at her, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes, while tuning out the chatter around him.
After leaving Sierra's place, he instructed someone to notify Fabian, asking them to change the recorded broadcast of the finals to a live stream.
Fabian quickly gathered the team for a meeting, and after discussion, they agreed thataVive broadcast would be the best way to address the rumors.
Marisol Cup's official account posted again by 10:00 am the next morning, writing, "In light of the public om concerns regarding the fairness and abilities of our contestants, the finals would be broadcast live.
Professionals are invited to cand offer their judgments and opinions."
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