By the time Ashlyn reached the Concert Hall, the performers were already conducting their final rehearsal.

But after scanning the hall, she noticed Janet was not around.

This made Ashlyn pursed her lips in displeasure.

After that, she turned around to the crew who all greeted her respectfully.

Ashlyn nodded and turned to Pierre and the other co-producers. “I’m sorry. Janet may not be able to perform later. Something had happened to the Smiths and we’ve lost contact with her.”

“Lost contact with her?” Pierre exclaimed.

“Yes,” Ashlyn replied. “She has been out of contact for some time now, so she most likely couldn’t act in the sketch later. I think we have to come out with another program now.”

“Ms. Berry, I think it would be best to get an idol or any popular young celebrity to save the show,” Lisa uttered as a hint of delight flashed across her eyes.

It was so fast that no one could catch it, yet it didn’t escape Ashlyn keen eyes.

in a slightly panicked voice, “No way! The idol has never practiced with us before, so she most likely couldn’t play the character well. If we messed up this performance, I will be the

in her long, red dress

saw how panicked Ashlyn looked. With a gloating tone, Lisa comforted Ashlyn

here later. After all, the sketch is one of the

turned to the crew. “Alright, you guys continue with your practice and rehearsal. The Gala Night is going to start at 7 PM sharp, so keep yourselves refreshed and

Everyone answered in their booming

dragged the co-producers

bustle on the stage, the place was silent and only filled with props

one around

was laced with a hint of panic. “Pierre, do you have any idea on how to solve this? The Gala Night

please. Don’t panic, Ms. Berry.” Pierre sank into deep

tried to reassure Ashlyn. “Worse come to worst, the rest of us can be the ones to perform. We can put together a good dance performance or sing some patriotic songs for the event. Regardless of whether the sketch can be performed, at least we can fill the

is very relatable to our daily lives and also has a hidden message which indirectly mocks the current society, so it is a very important performance that cannot be dropped. Now, what should I do about this?” Ashlyn asked back in frustration. “How can I not panic? This is the sweat and blood of so many of us for the past one

but her sharp eyes

piece of clothing

red

curled her lips unnoticeably at the

so you’re

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