Farewell to Love: The CEO's Desperate Chase novel Chapter 284

Beatty took the stage to a wave of cheers and applause.

As the lights slowly rose, she launched into her performance.

Beatty was one of the breakout stars of the new generation—a true powerhouse. By the end of her song, she had the audience erupting in applause.

Backstage, Emilia waited quietly. Cindy, anxious and restless, paced back and forth beside her.

This time, Emilia had drawn the third spot in the lineup.

But it hardly mattered—there were only three singers left in the finals. To fill out the live show and give viewers more time to vote, the organizers had invited some of the previously eliminated contestants to make cameo appearances after the three finalists performed.

Beatty finished her song and stepped down, radiating self-satisfaction.

She strode directly over to Emilia, her posture brimming with arrogance.

“Serena, the next contestant is already on stage. You still have one last chance to back out,” Beatty said, looking Emilia straight in the eyes.

Everyone nearby watched the exchange in tense silence.

Most of them gave Emilia odd, even pitying looks.

Henry, standing off to one side, seemed about to say something, but he closed his mouth at the last second.

Emilia knew better than to cause a scene. Sometimes, the smartest move was to stay silent.

She stood up, meeting Beatty’s gaze head-on.

Looking at the smug expression on Beatty’s face, Emilia allowed herself a small, unruffled smile.

“Thanks for the reminder,” Emilia replied, calm and composed. “But that won’t be necessary.”

Without waiting for Beatty’s reaction, she turned and walked straight toward the corridor where the staff awaited.

Life was never meant to be easy, and she’d long accepted that she couldn’t please everyone.

All she could do was give her best, and stay true to herself.

That was enough.

The sharp click of her heels echoed as she followed a crew member’s lead. When the second performer finished, Emilia took her cue and stepped onto the stage.

The theater was plunged into darkness. As Emilia found her mark, the host received the signal to begin.

“And now, please welcome our next contestant, Serena, who will—”

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