Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 676

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Chapter 676

Sharon’s tickets sold out within five minutes, and netizens were already clamoring to know when the next batch would be released. The contrast could not have been starker.

Was her sudden fame really only because she had made it to the finals?

But Kelly had entered the finals too. 1

Kelly refused to lose face in front of Carter, to let him think she was inferior to Sharon. So, she first tried calling Nate.

But Nate, having provoked the Malcolm family, was under strict confinement by his father. After barely exchanging a few words, someone from the Hendricks household seized the phone and ended the call.

Kelly dared not trouble Maestro Warner again. For him to agree to be her special guest was already more than generous. If she went back begging for help, wouldn’t it only expose how little influence she truly had compared to Sharon?

With no other choice, she turned to Thomas. She hadn’t expected much, but to her surprise, not only did he agree without

hesitation, he even offered her a clever solution.

“Instead of asking others to promote your concert and push people to buy tickets-a strategy that rarely works-why not buy up the remaining tickets yourself? If you can claim the championship before the concert, demand will skyrocket. People will pay high prices just to get a seat. I’ll handle the resale, and we might even make a profit.

“If sales still don’t meet expectations, don’t worry. I’ll cover the rest. My men will distribute the tickets to their families and friends. At the very least, you won’t have to suffer the humiliation of a half-empty hall.”

Kelly had to admit, Thomas was a shrewd businessman-quick-witted and pragmatic. She had only thought of hiring publicity to boost sales; it hadn’t occurred to her that she could simply secure the tickets herself.

“However…” Thomas’s tone shifted. “Having Maestro Warner’s endorsement certainly raises your profile and draws the industry’s attention. But the circle of professionals is limited. If you want to surpass Sharon, you need the championship. That’s the only way.”

Kelly bit down hard, silent but seething. To beat Sharon was easier said than done. She hated to admit it, but Sharon’s talent did outshine her own.

Fortunately…

A cold gleam flashed in her eyes. With Maestro Warner’s other students slated to appear as guest performers, perhaps they could tip the scales in her favor.

This competition would select the top ten performers to advance to the finals. And since the finalists would later face challengers from other countries-essentially a battle of countries-the stakes were higher than ever.

Even lesser-known matches drew significant attention when international rivals were involved. Netizens were already buzzing online.

[I can’t believe John didn’t enter this year. He’s the only reason we’ve managed to avoid last place before. Without him, aren’t we doomed?]

[Have you heard? The violinist representing Marcentine is Victoria Kalen. She’s stunning, gitted, and the Kalen family’s heiress. Word is, she’s also a fierce racecar driver!]

[I know about Marcentine’s piano representative-Ginny Blakely, another heiress. Rumor has it she’ll be engaged to the Kalen family’s eldest son by the end of the year. A perfect power match! Now that’s how love stories are supposed to go.]

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[Speaking of pianists, what about Rentresca’s Niel Albero? He seems pretty formidable too… Sigh, our country at least had violinists worth showing off in the past. But now that John is gone, even that looks grim.]

[Not necessarily. We still have Sharon. She’s a rising star this year, and she’s as good as Victoria.]

[Oh, please. Sharon’s fame is nothing but hype. If you’re talking about real skill, look at Kelly Walt. She’s Warner’s final student.

]

[Exactly! If Sharon were truly that talented, why wouldn’t Maestro Warner have taken her as his student?]