Two minutes is a very short time. By the time Maria and Linda reached the side of the stage, the person on stage had already finished her performance.Linda pouted discontentedly, "That Rivata is really annoying. If we hadn't been in a hurry, I would have confronted her.""Linda."Maria’s hand suddenly pressed on Linda's shoulder, "Don't let others affect your mood, perform well later, cheer up!"Seeing Maria so serious, Linda also became serious, "Hmm, Maria, let's cheer up together!"After saying this, she opened her arms and hugged Maria tightly."Maria, success is just a step away, we must win!" "We must win!"The two girls hugged each other and then released their hands. The host had just finished introducing them, and they immediately held hands and went on stage together.In the audience, those who had been watching for so long suddenly saw Maria and Linda appear together and their spirits were instantly revived."Look quickly, there are two people performing this time!""Why
"Hahaha...."Linda gave a rather exaggerated laugh out loud, "Maria, it is going to be a good show. Some people were so arrogant earlier, now they will be the ones feeling awkward."Maria gently squeezed Linda's hand, "Linda, the final result hasn't been released yet, let's not get too optimistic before that.""Why can't we?"Linda pouted and proudly lifted her chin "Based on the audience's reactions, if we can't even beat Rivata, then it surely implies foul play."In the entertainment circle, such backdoor tactics are an open secret, known to everyone, and common in many contests.Maria wasn't afraid of the competition being fixed because Charles was there. Would the organizer dare to play foul against her?If there indeed was any foul play, she herself would be that backdoor.However, Maria didn't make use of her relationship with Charles, which was the main reason why she didn't want anyone to know about it."Linda, let's go wait for the results. You can gloat once the results are
"I'm so angry!"Rivata watched as everyone congratulated Maria, gritting her fists together. "How is this possible!? How could she possibly win first place! There has to be something shady going on here!"Seated next to her, her teacher, Burn, looked even unhappier. They had thought Maria was just a country bumpkin, who would've thought that she was a phoenix?Rivata was unsettled, as she thought Maria would never achieve first place, however, from a fair viewpoint, she was aware that based on Maria’s performance, Maria had reached the level of an international master.Poor Rivata, underestimated Maria, and placed such a bet with her. Now, she was metaphorically putting her own face on the ground and rubbing it again and again."Rivata," a voice came.Her face was so gloomy it could almost drip water, "Let's go."Rivata didn't want to go, she wanted to scream and shout about the injustice, but seeing the look on her teacher's face, her heart sank. Thinking m about the bet she made wit
Burn considered himself superior and initially planned to let Rivata muddle through this matter. However, he never expected that Linda would insult him by calling him a stray dog!? How could his pride bear this!?"Linda Wang! How did I offend you that you dare to insult me?!"Linda raised her chin and let out a cold laugh, "Are you angry so soon? Then what had Maria and her teacher done to offend you? They were insulted as soon as they arrived!?"Burn's face turned pale and then flushed, he had never thought Linda would replay the scene in this way.However, he was a smooth operator and would not back down just because of Linda's words."I've already said that Rivata was just joking. Besides, her words were not as unpleasant as yours!"Maria stopped the about-to-explode Linda, pointed at Burn, and looked towards the spectators, "Who can tell me his name?"Rivas knew Burn, but he snorted and was not willing to introduce Burn.This snort caused those who originally intended to rescue B
Burn’s apology, full of sincerity, seemed like a joke when it reached the ears of everyone present.Many people couldn't help but burst into laughter. Rivas, had it not been for his identity, and the many people present, he would have to hold himself up with his dignity, otherwise he would have laughed out loud already.However, he was still holding back but with great difficulty, his shoulders shaking, causing people to laugh out loud.After Burn finished his apology, he straightened up his body, turned his head and looked at Rivata, "Rivata, apologize to Maria."Rivata was already dumbfounded!In her eyes, Burn, who was like a mountain, so tall and proud, had actually apologized to a worthless person in public?Seeing her standing there motionless, Burn frowned, raised his hand to hold her shoulder, and forcefully pushed her down."I... I... I..."Before she could say anything, Burn sternly said, "It's a mess you started, isn't it? If it weren't for you, would I be so embarrassed n
"Ah... my husband's bed is so comfortable..."Lying on the double bed of the presidential suite, Maria wished she could roll around on it.Charles stood aside, holding a glass of red wine, and looking at her happy appearance, he chuckled quietly, "Well, should I talk to William, from now on you can stay in the hotel with me?""That wouldn't be good."Maria lay on the bed, her amber eyes staring at the ceiling, and pouted, "Because of that dinner party, they already don't like me very much. If you give me this privilege, there will be more people like Yoyo and Rivata in the future. I really don't want to continue arguing with them, it's tiresome.""Yes, yes, yes."Charles finished his glass of red wine, walked over, and laid next to Maria, his hands gently embracing her, "It's all my fault, to make up for your hurt feelings, I'll take you out tomorrow.""Go out?"Maria raised her head in surprise, her eyes only saw his chin, then she playfully rubbed his chin with her nose, "Isn't it
Maria and Linda resumed their daily training. Just like before, Andrew and Patrick came in the afternoon, but David was different.Before the first tournament, David had a grudge and never came to Maria and Linda's training room, but since the preparations for the second tournament began, David diligently showed up every day.Although after the elimination in the first tournament, there were not many members left in each group, usually only about ten people, David's special attention to Maria and Linda made the members of his group feel a huge gap."I feel like I'm just a backdrop for Maria Swinton's training camp.""Yeah, while Maria Swinton does have some skills, David doesn't need to spend so much time with her, does he? He comes to our group just for a casual glance and doesn't give us much targeted advice."A few girls gathered together, expressing their dissatisfaction with envy in their eyes."Yeah, I feel so unlucky to be in the same group as Maria Swinton!""Well, there's n
The next day.Maria and Linda trained for a while in the morning. Maria checked the time on her phone and then stood up."Linda, I need to go out for a while. You can practice by yourself or take a rest."Linda placed her hands on the piano and smiled at her, "Are you going to meet your husband again? Hehe, you're not tired of seeing him every day?" Maria’s fair face blushed slightly, and she scolded her with a hint of annoyance, "I only see my husband for an hour every day, and if he doesn't come, what will you eat!?""Oh..."Linda joked and smacked her lips, "You really have a weak spot for someone who feeds you. Look, after you said that, I don't know what else to say.""Hehe..."Maria knew that Linda was teasing her, so she waved her hand at her, "It's fine as long as you understand. I'm leaving now.""Okay, Your Royal Highness, take care and don't forget to bring me some good food."Maria smiled and walked out of the door. The corridor was quiet, with no one around. She was sli