Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 683

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Chapter 683

Thomas was quick-witted and always full of ideas.

Kelly’s eyes lit up. “Thomas, what’s your idea? Tell me now!”

Thomas said, “I can’t intervene in the live competition itself—that has to be on you. But on the broadcast, I can make your

numbers look better.”

Immediately, Kelly understood what he meant. “You… you mean you want to boost my stats?”

Pre-sale ticket numbers, now broadcast figures… all artificially inflated.

Kelly felt a pang of unease.

True, Carter and Nate had once spent large sums to help her gain followers and create hype. But those were real fans, with genuine

support.

Thomas’s method, while costly, felt different. It carried a sense of false prosperity.

Who wouldn’t want real fans? Facing a sea of fake bots made Kelly feel… wrong.

Sensing her hesitation, Thomas added, “I can throw money at boosting traffic. You still have to attract fans yourself, but whether

you can beat Sharon… I can’t guarantee.”

Kelly remained silent.

The competition had already begun. Even with artificial hype, she might still lose to Sharon. Normal promotion required time—

time she no longer had. Thomas’s approach was the fastest way.

Finally, she made her decision. “Fine. Let’s do it your way.”

Thomas asked, “Any other requests?”

Kelly hesitated. “Thomas… can you bribe the judges?”

He chuckled lightly. “Kelly, I’m not from Zachemaine, and this is Carter’s territory. That’s beyond my reach. You could ask Carter.

Maybe with his influence, he could manage it.”

Kelly went silent. She could never involve Carter. That would be an open admission that she needed dirty tricks to surpass Sharon. How would he see her then?

With the clock ticking, Kelly ended the call without another word.

Staring at Sharon’s confident expression on the TV screen, a cold, dark light flashed in Kelly’s eyes.

The five-minute interview window passed in a blink. The host lingered, reluctant to move on.

A competitor like Sharon-talented, confident, and visually striking-was a rarity he hadn’t seen in years.

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Of the ten finalists, six were returning competitors from last year, and he knew their skill levels inside out. The outcome would

have been predictable if these veterans went head-to-head.

John hadn’t entered this year, which worried many insiders. Zachemaine’s music scene had been severely weakened after past

scandals, and it had been a long time since a truly strong newcomer appeared.

Now, Sharon had arrived, gorgeous and capable. She was a natural star. Music was both an auditory and visual experience; her

presence alone made her perfect for this stage.

As Sharon exited, Kelly stepped onto the stage.

Her piece was a classic-Yearning for Freedom.

The difficulty rivaled First Love and Moonlight Over the Sea. Unlike Sharon’s serene, peaceful piece, Yearning for Freedom was

passionate and grand, a storm of energy.

From the audience, Wendy whispered, “I never expected Kelly to perform properly. I thought she’d pull some stunt.”

John smirked. “This is a real competition. Nobody’s going to indulge her. If she screws up, Sharon wins automatically. She might get second chances in local contests, but internationally? If you keep faltering, you’re done. However good she is, no team wants a

problem child.”

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