RedNovelChapter 183
Lack Of Stage Experience
Elyse inhaled deeply, her heart racing to the point of dizziness.
Determined not to let nerves jeopardize her chance, she continuously tried to compose herself. Cody, observing
from the side of the stage, leaned casually against a table and watched her with acalm demeanor.
Though she appeared fine, Cody, familiar with such situations, noticed a shift in her mental state. During this
moment, Richie approached Cody and whispered, "Why haven't you publicly acknowledged that Elyse is your
new apprentice? And why involve her with the orchestra for a competition? Is that really necessary?"
Cody averted his gaze, shot Richie a glare, and responded with irritation, "You're not the one to dictate my
actions."
Undeterred, Richie stepped closer and murmured, "Uncle Cody, make the announcement now, so can impress
Elyse."
"Why must you show off? Do you seemerely as a means to flaunt?" retorted Cody, dismissing
him with a firm shake of his shoulder and a stern, "Don't disturb me."
Richie, rebuffed, moved away and watched Elyse with concern.
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"The piece selected for you is Por Una Cabeza," announced Abram, his gaze cutting through the
crowd until it landed on Elyse.
Feeling his intense scrutiny, Elyse shuddered, her anxiety peaking again, prompting her to take another deep
breath.
Ultimately, Abram decided that Vicky would close the show, assigning Elyse to perform first. Elyse quelled her
inner turmoil as she approached the orchestra's forefront, standing poised, nodding at Abram to signal
readiness, and lifting her violin to begin.
Word of the concertmaster competition had quickly spread, drawing a crowd eager to witness the
event, including other orchestra members, Rebekah, and even Wanda.
Upon noticing the audience's size, Elyse's heart fluttered with anxiety. She faltered during her
performance, an error not missed by the judges or Cody. Despite quickly regaining her focus and composure, the
damage was done.
Nearby, Vicky couldn't hide her satisfaction, a smug smile breaking across her face as she observed Elyse's slip.
Elyse performed moderately well.
Unfamiliar with musical nuances, Richie noticed Freddy's concerned expression and inquired,
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"What's wrong? Didn't she play well?"
With a frown, Freddy paused before responding, "Her performance was generally good, but it
wasn't flawless. There were several errors."
Darren joined them, adding in a subdued tone, "She's yet to becaccustomed to the stage. Her nervousness
led to the serrors I've made myself."
Stage fright was notoriously challenging to master.
Wanda, perceptive of the flaws in Elyse's execution, whispered to a nearby instructor, "After the competition, she
needs more rehearsal time. How else will she manage live performances under such pressure?"
Overhearing the conversation, Rebekah, positioned behind Wanda, couldn't help but smirk. Elyse had been so
arrogant, yet now she faltered significantly in her performance.
Delighted, Rebekah turned to her friend with a grin. "I'm in such a good mood today, dinner's on me."
Her friend, puzzled, asked, "Really? What's got you in such high spirits?"
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It was clear why Rebekah was elated: Elyse had blundered.
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enthusiasm as she and her friend exited.
For her, the competition's outcwas already clear. She felt no need to watch what she considered a foregone
conclusion.
At the end of the performance, Elyse looked visibly disheartened.
Without even glancing her way, the vice head informed Vicky, "Your piece will be Bilionera." Vicky looked up, her
expression one of unwavering confidence, and declared, "No problem."
As she began her performance, it was evident she outshone Elyse considerably.
Elyse's complexion grew pale while she remained on stage, her dismay apparent as she listened to Vicky.
In stark contrast to her own showing, Vicky's performance dazzled, rendering Elyse's efforts negligible.
Darren, who knew Vicky's capabilities intimately, was aware of her longstanding role as concertmaster and her
seasoned stage presence.
Despite Elyse's talent, she simply couldn't match Vicky's seasoned
stagecraft
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