The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2541

The expressions on everyone’s faces were a dead giveaway, their eyes filled with sympathy as they glanced in their way.

It seemed like Ivy had really bombed her performance earlier, maybe even forgot some steps in the middle of her routine.

Ophelia thought that if she were in a good mood, she might let it slide.

“After all, Ivy is an actress, attending dance rehearsals to prep for a show-stopping number at a fan meet-and-greet. Practicing just a handful of classes each day, how could she possibly outshine me?”

With this thought in mind, Ophelia was already picturing Ms. Madison declaring her the winner of the competition. But to her shock, Ms. Madison lifted Ivy’s hand high in the air!

She stared in disbelief. “You’ve got it wrong, Ms. Madison. I’m on your left side. You should be raising your left hand!”

and repeated, “I announce the winner of the first

was truly baffled. “Even if you’re biased, you can’t just make stuff up in front of all these people, can you? The winner should be clear as day! Ms. Madison, I used to respect you, but now,

are you so convinced you had it in the bag? Have you ever wondered why no one objected when I said Ivy

finally noticed the looks she mistook for sympathy towards Ivy were actually aimed at

stepped back. “You’ve all got it wrong. She’s the one who should admit defeat. Has she brainwashed you,

eyes, unable to bear the sight.

in. “Ophelia, I’ve told you before, your dancing is technically fine, but it’s just too… show-offy. You’re so focused on flaunting yourself that you forget dance is about expression, about

and a big star, you’re playing favorites. You say my dancing’s too showy; what about her? Is she so great? Don’t tell me you’re going to play the ‘natural

recorded the dance to hand over their