When Faye arrived at the studio, each dance room was still occupied with people practicing. Avery's studio had been operating for so many years that it operated like a well-oiled machine.Even if Avery was absent for a month, the studio could still operate normally. Faye didn't visit here often, but the control system here was designed by Faye years ago, so she could come and go easily.She made her way to the dedicated practice room for Avery. Before entering, she heard some noises from inside."See, I told you Ms. Stewart won't come here these days. Let's just use her practice room.""If we're discovered by the seniors, we'll be in big trouble.""Don't worry, everyone is busy with the dance competition. Let's make good use of this time to practice here. We'll surely do better with ample space.""Yeah, let's continue. We must achieve good results in tomorrow's dance competition."With these words, they started playing music and began practicing together.Faye didn't immediatel
After clearing others out of the room, Faye stayed in the room to practice. She was the one who wrote the music and choreographed part of the dance, so the routine was hardly challenging for her. Still, Faye was a perfectionist. Considering how important the opening dance was for Avery, she couldn't take this lightly and aimed not only to complete the performance but to impress everyone in the room. She wasn't Avery, so she needed to be so brilliant that no one dared to say a word about the performance. Faye knew she needed to do well enough to prevent unnecessary troubles. She had always been the type of person who would do her best in whatever she was doing, so there was no space for failure or excuses. Faye practiced all the way until midnight and didn't prepare to leave until Cedric called her. As soon as she walked out of the door, she saw a figure flashing by the stairway at such speed that she almost thought she was hallucinating. A light that flickered shut added
The next day, at 10:00 am, Faye went to the hospital to pick Avery up, only to receive a call from Avery saying that she was waiting outside Faye's apartment building. Faye raised an eyebrow, gathered her things, and went downstairs to find Avery sitting in her car, smiling at Faye. Avery had beautiful features. With light makeup, her face looked refreshing with a touch of mature allure. When she stood next to her car, she looked young and energetic to the point that she could easily convince others that she was only 18 years old. Faye got into the car and smiled. "It's been two days, and you are already out here driving?"Since Avery was driving, it seemed she hadn't learned her lesson. Avery hurried out of the car and ran to open the door to the passenger seat. "I just want to show my sincerity by coming to pick you up. I can't just make you pick me up all the time, right?""So what are you doing now?" Faye crossed her arms and refused to get out of the car. "Of course,
"Ms. Stewart has over 20 years of stage experience. Why would she need rehearsals?" Liam glanced at Avery and chuckled. "Ms. Stewart's caliber is naturally different from us ordinary folks."Melanie feigned realization and said with a smile, "It seems so. Ms. Stewart is indeed at a different level to which we can't hold a candle.""Oh, my. I look forward to the opening dance!" The assistant smiled. "What stunning dance will Ms. Stewart bring us this afternoon?""Exactly, Ms. Stewart doesn't even want to reveal a bit during rehearsals. Clearly, she wants to dazzle the audience during the formal performance. How mysterious and exciting!" Melanie covered her mouth and chuckled.The surrounding staff couldn't help but burst into laughter. Though they spoke like they looked forward to Avery's performance, their tones were filled with mockery, as if they were waiting to see Avery embarrass herself.In the face of the ridicule and sarcasm from these people, Avery remained composed. "
"Excuse me, sir." Exiting the dressing room, Avery called out to the staff who had just distributed meals to each dressing room.The staff member turned his head and, upon seeing Avery, couldn't contain his excitement. "Ms. Stewart, do you need something from me?"Avery gathered her long hair. Even though her makeup was incomplete, she looked exceptionally beautiful. With just simple makeup, she still appeared stunning and captivating, making it hard for anyone to look away. She smiled, adding a touch of charm to her already sweet voice. "Are the meals everyone having the same?"The staff member shook his head and said, "No, Ms. Stewart. The meals for you and the other guests are from a high-end restaurant, different from the ones for the staff.""I see." Avery smiled and said, "The organizers are so considerate. However, I looked at the meal and noticed it contained seafood. "I haven't been feeling well lately and can't eat those. Could you please help me get another set?"
Avery and Faye turned to look at the door at the same time. The two were dressed in the same beige costume with the same makeup and the same hair, and they even moved the same way. Two pairs of bright eyes turned toward Cedric, and Cedric froze in place. Avery smirked mischievously and walked over, imitating Faye's voice. "Here you are, Mr. Shaw …"Right before Cedric stepped inside, Alina was impressed by her own skills. Even Avery and Faye's mothers would struggle to distinguish the two. When Avery looked at Faye, she felt like she was looking into a mirror, which was a strange feeling she couldn't quite put into words. Just as they all admired Alina's work, Cedric had entered, and this was clearly an opportunity to see if Cedric could tell the two apart. Faye knew what Avery was plotting and smiled with resignation before remaining in place without saying a word. She was certain Cedric could recognize her but didn't know why she was so confident about it. Still, she c
After lunch, Faye freshened up and saw Avery sitting down for Alina to put makeup on her. The competition was to start at 3:00 pm, and it was almost 2:00 pm. They would need to stand by for the performances in half an hour. Though Avery didn't need to perform, she needed to have the same costume and makeup as Faye to prevent others from learning the truth. Alina worked diligently and quickly finished up on Avery before turning her attention back to Faye. Cedric watched them and studied Faye adoringly as she sat in front of the mirror. "I'll wait for you outside when you get on stage later. Once you are done, we will change outfits." Avery studied Faye, who was now in full costume, enticed by her beauty. "Babe, I really look forward to your performance."Faye smiled confidently. "Don't look forward to it too much. After all …" She raised an eyebrow, "You won't be able to see it with your own eyes."Instantly, Avery felt hurt by her words. Pouting, she said, "I can watch th
It was already 2:30 pm, Avery hummed a little tune, clearly in a great mood. She looked at Faye, who was already ready and grinned. "Babe, guess what I just saw at the door?"Faye raised an eyebrow. "Something interesting?""Haha, nothing can escape your eyes." Avery leaned in close to Faye's ear and giggled. "I just saw Melanie's disciples at the door, all running out of the dressing room, holding their stomachs in pain. They occupied both the male and female bathrooms completely."When I was wandering around just now, several guests complained of how rude they were for occupying the toilets. The stench was unbearable. Haha!"Avery couldn't help but burst into laughter. Faye curled her lips as well. It was quite satisfying. An eye for an eye indeed. Although Avery hadn't done anything to Melanie, disabling her team members would upset her more than having that happen to herself. The thought of Melanie exploding with anger lifted Avery's mood. Over the years, Melanie had