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Chapter 123
Upon seeing the results displayed on the large screen, Nicole and Felicity could hardly believe their eyes
Despite their confidence in their own strong performances, the audience votes had turned out disappointingly low
Almost instinctively, each began to blame the other for dragging the team down, each convinced her own plan was superior frustrated that the other had stubbornly insisted on taking a different direction.
The host glanced at the results and announced cheerfully, “Congratulations to Team 4!
Each of the eight trainees in this team will receive an additional thirty thousand votes on top of your current totals
The members of Team 4 immediately broke into celebration, embracing one another with visible excitement.
Meanwhile, the other three teams watched with a mix of admiration and envy.
The members of Team 1, in particular, could only manage strained, unconvincing smiles as they took in the news.
After the mentors departed for a brief intermission, the trainees remained on stage, awaiting the final tally.
Once voting closed and the results were compiled, the updated rankings were displayed across the large screen.
In this pivotal round where thirty– two contestants were narrowed down to sixteen, Alicia’s team achieved an impressive >utcome, with five members successfully advancing.
Sean soared to first place. Spencer climbed to third, and the rankings of the remaining three also rose considerably.
n stark contrast, only two trainees from Nicole’s team made it through.
Elijah, who had previously held the top position, fell to fourth, while the other advancing member, once secure within the op ten, now found herself outside it.
The influence of the week’s live broadcasts and this particular performance was evidently significant.
Watching the results, Nicole and Felicity grew visibly more distressed.
From their seats in the audience, the Hammond brothers observed the outcome.
Kevin remarked thoughtfully, “ I always assumed Alicia entered the entertainment world because of Nicolas and that shed drop out before long.
But seeing her perform like that, it’s clear she genuinely loves the stage.
To deliver at that level, she must have put in serious work behind the scenes.
‘Nicole, on the other hand, talks about chasing her dream in this industry, but her performances come across as rather
average p>
Without direct comparison, Nicole’s singing might have been considered passable.
Yet placed beside Alicia, she paled noticeably.
Austin shrugged, as if stating the obvious. “Hasn’t Alicia always been better at pretty much everything ”
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Despite her privileged background. Alicia possessed a resilient spirit, capable of weathering challenges in any environinent Nicole, deeply scarred from childhood, remained fragile, like a delicate greenhouse flower, unable to endure the slightest
storm.
The brothers had never doubted Alicia’s ability to hold her own.
When she first announced her plans to enter the entertainment industry, they had opposed the idea, convinced that a life of comfort and influence was far preferable to the turbulence of stardom.
They had deliberately avoided watching her performances and ignored updates about her career, hoping she would eventually grow weary and step away.
‘Still,” Austin admitted, “Alicia’s performance tonight was a real surprise.
Looks like she won’t be leaving the industry anytime soon p>
He turned to Kevin. “So, do we keep objecting p>
Kevin offered a rueful smile. “Would it even make a difference? ”
The other two brothers exchanged a glance and sighed quietly in response.
As the results for the trainees were finally announced onstage, the public performance drew to a close, along with the very irst episode of Friends on the Road.
The live camera lingered on the eight guest mentors, all smiling and waving toward the lens. “See you next time p>
Once the broadcast ended, the mentors made their way backstage to change.
Alicia had just changed out of her stage outfit when Sherry Miller stepped in to help remove her makeup.
sherry, who had officially started as her assistant just a couple of days earlier, was already settling smoothly into the role.
As the final touches of makeup were being removed, Maxwell entered the room.
He approached with an easy smile. “Alicia, Kevin and the others are here. They were hoping to see you p>
Alicia didn’t glance up from the mirror. “We have nothing left to discuss. ”
Maxwell’s smile stiffened slightly, caught off guard by her direct refusal.
They mentioned it’s about business,” he continued. “Kevin specifically wants to talk dividend shares p>
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