Chapter 26

The female host, as usual, began with some customary words before glancing at the cue card in her hand.

However, when she saw the name of the performer, she paused momentarily. But she quickly dismissed any doubts, knowing that the performance list had been thoroughly checked and printed out. So, she proceeded to announce according to the script.

"We are all brave children, even if we walk alone in the darkness, we never give up. Now, please give a round of applause for Miss Alessia La Rosa, as she brings us the song 'Dark Walker.'"

As the host finished her words, another beam of white spotlight shone down.

Dominic, who had been expressionless throughout the event, had his pupils constrict as he heard the name announced by the female host. He suddenly turned his head.

He saw the white spotlight shining on the third row, where Chiara La Rosa had been seated just moments