All of a sudden, a sonorous voice rang out. “Maddy?”

Stunned, Ashlyn let go of Laylah and looked to her right.

To her surprise, she saw a handsome man staring at her with a sharp, probing gaze.

He had attractive eyes, a straight nose, and blue streaks in his hair which were particularly eye-catching and fashionable.

The one thing that stood out the most, though, was the diamond stud on his left ear that sparkled brightly.

Ashlyn couldn’t help but cock an eyebrow. Wow. Who knew there’d be such a stylish pianist?

Before she could say anything, the man smiled and extended his hand. “Hi. I’m Ryan Yates.”

“I’m Ashlyn Berry,” Ashlyn replied as she shook his hand. Their wrists were equally slender and pale, yet they looked so beautiful under the illumination of the light.

After the brief handshake, both of them withdrew their hands almost immediately.

Shocked, Ryan didn’t know why his heart had skipped a beat earlier before it started hammering away in his chest.

could feel the excitement surging

her skin

white skin, but this was the first time Ryan had met

Ashlyn Berry sounds

with Ashlyn might go, but never once did he imagine

thought he had merely met

the epitome of evil. Not only did she bully them incessantly, but she was also capable of committing acts of unspeakable depravity. Despite that, they claimed that they continued to treat

Penelope had described. Instead, she was as pretty as a doll, with sparkling almond-shaped eyes and a

stepped onto the

be recorded and streamed, going so far as to partner with various

no time to waste. After formally introducing the judges

She had seemed calm in front of Mabel the day before, but that

got to perform

all, she had heard a lot of flaws

training, but Olivia could now more or

had to deliver a perfect performance. The Frasers had shown up to support her, and knowing that Kate and Lochlan were watching and cheering her on, Olivia couldn’t afford to make any

stage to perform

Hera and Olivia found themselves lined

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