After the initial stage recording concluded, everyone returned to the trainees' dormitories, which were assigned by group. Naturally, the A group had much better accommodations than the others.
Isabella was paired with a trainee named Zinnia, who had a powerful soprano voice.
Both were somewhat introverted, greeting each other before getting back to their own tasks. The atmosphere in their dormitory was quite peaceful, unlike the noisy chatter in other girls’ dorms.
Meanwhile, Masha and Cynthia were assigned to the same dormitory.
Since everyone had seen Masha sitting with Isabella earlier, and both were from Knight Entertainment, it wasn’t long before the others gathered around to gossip about Isabella.
Today, Isabella’s impressive performance had indeed made her the center of attention.
“Isabella is truly outstanding; she’s very dedicated,” Mash
Everyone was working hard, but amidst the effort, there were still moments for relaxation and chatting.However, Isabella had no time for idle chatter.For three straight days, if she wasn't in the practice room dancing, she was on the rooftop singing.While others took breaks to joke and play, she stood in front of the mirror, diligently refining her movements and expressions over and over again.Even though she was an impressive A-group trainee, she worked even harder than those beneath her who performed worse.Yet, all people wanted to hear and see were their own opinions. The others, witnessing Isabella’s dedication, didn’t admire her hard work; instead, they thought she was just putting on an act.Some believed she must not have the skills to succeed, which was why she needed to train so desperately.Only Masha understo
"Isabella, you're still amazing," Cynthia comforted her, then secretly turned off her microphone. Leaning in closer to Isabella, she patted her head in a feigned gesture of comfort while actually saying, "Who would have thought? No matter how well you dance, everyone still doesn’t like you, and you won’t be able to debut anyway."Upon hearing this, Isabella gently pushed Cynthia away, yet smiled at her, responding in a tone that was neither too loud nor too soft, "Thanks for your concern, how have you and your stepmother been lately?"This caused the surrounding trainees to lean in as if they wished their ears could grow longer to catch every bit of juicy gossip."We're doing well. Dad asked if you realize your mistakes; you can come home if you admit them," Cynthia was taken aback and hadn’t expected Isabella to say that. After recovering, she continued discussing family matters."It's okay;
During the second group assessment in the trainee camp, Isabella found that due to the reversal of public opinion, many people wanted to be in a group with her. Zinnia, Lylia, and Masha all joined her team.Coincidentally, the group limit was four members, and they delivered an excellent performance.After their performance, the scores would be combined with votes from fans online to determine which one-third of the hundred participants would be eliminated.Before the list was announced, to create an emotional atmosphere, the show’s production team allowed the trainees to call their family and friends, showcasing heartwarming moments.Seizing this opportunity, Cynthia immediately called her father, discussing how Isabella was in the trainee camp. As expected, her father reprimanded her, accusing her of doing things without informing the family.
It was unexpected that ‘Next Girls’ had become a major hit, especially with Isabella stunning everyone on her debut stage. This had catapulted her into the spotlight, and the rumors surrounding her and Derek had further increased her fame. As they walked down the street, some people recognized her.But unlike other rising stars, Isabella had a unique status—she was both popular and controversial. Thus, when people saw her, they didn’t rush over for selfies or autographs. Instead, they simply took out their phones and began filming her.Isabella understood that if she chose the path of acting, she would inevitably face this kind of attention. She didn’t mind it for herself, but with Lucius beside her, who wasn’t part of the industry, she wanted to protect him from being photographed. She stepped forward and said to the two girls, “Hi, were you just filming us?”“No, I was just taking pictures of the scenery. I wasn’
"I didn't leak any of the family's business secrets. The massive losses of the company have nothing to do with me; it was her!" Isabella's eyes were slightly red as she defiantly stared at her father, Carlos, her fingers pointing at her stepmother, Regina.She had heard with her own ears how her stepmother colluded with an insider to embezzle ninety million from the family business. But before she could report it, her stepmother preemptively accused her, framing her for the crime. But she had no evidence, and her father didn't believe her at all.Now, she just wanted to gamble with her fate. Would her father choose to believe her, considering their father-daughter relationship all these years?But...‘Smack!’Father's slap came down hard, causing Isabella to fall to the ground. Half of her cheek immediately swelled high and red, with a trickle of blood at the corner of her mouth."Get out, just get out of here! The Riveras don't have a daughter like you!" Carlos pointed angrily toward
The room was suddenly illuminated when Isabella switched on the light.The man lay on the bed, his eyes tightly shut, the glaring light shining on his face.Isabella was instantly captivated.She shouldn't be staring at this time, but this man was just too handsome.His wet hair hung over his forehead, but it didn't detract from his handsome brows and eyes, his straight nose, and smooth lips... His facial features melded together, flawless and perfect.Despite his pale complexion, it somehow accentuated his handsome face with a sickly beauty.Although his clothes were smudged with mud and stained with blood, they couldn't conceal the powerful aura emanating from him, making Isabella inexplicably feel that he exuded a noble king-like temperament.Suddenly, she noticed something sticking out of his chest pocket, and she was curious. She pulled it out and found two soggy pieces of paper.The papers were soft and damp. Isabella gently peeled them apart and carefully identified them. One t
Lucius was stunned, staring at her for a while before answering, "I don't know.""Ahem, you don't know?" Isabella was choked by saliva, seeing him so serious, it didn't seem like a joke.Did he have amnesia?She suppressed her ominous feeling and patiently coaxed, "Think about it, how did you get injured? Why were you lying at my doorstep? Where did you live before?"Lucius looked at her blankly, rubbed his forehead in contemplation for a while, and finally realized, "Oh right, I remember now."Isabella finally relaxed and comforted him, "Don't rush, take your time."Lucius looked at her innocently and replied, "Before, you tripped over my head, and I woke up. But now I really can't remember why I was lying in the rain."In other words, he blamed her for his amnesia because she tripped over his head.Isabella widened her eyes, clenched her fists, and shouted angrily, her voice ninety degrees higher, "You liar, are you a scammer?!"Not only did he have amnesia, but now he's also blamin
"Ah!" Isabella screamed, covering her eyes, then hurriedly covered him with the blanket, her face burning red with embarrassment. "You... you pervert!"Lucius 's voice sounded aggrieved. "You uncovered me, exposed me, and then call me a pervert. My clothes were cut off by you, my underwear is wet and bloody, so I had to take them off."Isabella, feeling both ashamed and furious, asked, "Then why didn't you say it earlier?""Why didn't you say you were uncovering me earlier?" Lucius retorted unapologetically.Isabella was completely defeated by this man. She raised her hands and nodded. "Fine, fine, I'm the perverted one here. So, for your innocence and safety, please leave, okay?"This time, the man closed his eyes and remained very quiet."Don't pretend!" Isabella walked up to him, shaking him gently. She noticed an unusual flush on his face and touched his forehead. It was burning hot. He had a fever.Isabella wrung her fingers in distress. He was burning up, and it didn't feel righ
It was unexpected that ‘Next Girls’ had become a major hit, especially with Isabella stunning everyone on her debut stage. This had catapulted her into the spotlight, and the rumors surrounding her and Derek had further increased her fame. As they walked down the street, some people recognized her.But unlike other rising stars, Isabella had a unique status—she was both popular and controversial. Thus, when people saw her, they didn’t rush over for selfies or autographs. Instead, they simply took out their phones and began filming her.Isabella understood that if she chose the path of acting, she would inevitably face this kind of attention. She didn’t mind it for herself, but with Lucius beside her, who wasn’t part of the industry, she wanted to protect him from being photographed. She stepped forward and said to the two girls, “Hi, were you just filming us?”“No, I was just taking pictures of the scenery. I wasn’
During the second group assessment in the trainee camp, Isabella found that due to the reversal of public opinion, many people wanted to be in a group with her. Zinnia, Lylia, and Masha all joined her team.Coincidentally, the group limit was four members, and they delivered an excellent performance.After their performance, the scores would be combined with votes from fans online to determine which one-third of the hundred participants would be eliminated.Before the list was announced, to create an emotional atmosphere, the show’s production team allowed the trainees to call their family and friends, showcasing heartwarming moments.Seizing this opportunity, Cynthia immediately called her father, discussing how Isabella was in the trainee camp. As expected, her father reprimanded her, accusing her of doing things without informing the family.
"Isabella, you're still amazing," Cynthia comforted her, then secretly turned off her microphone. Leaning in closer to Isabella, she patted her head in a feigned gesture of comfort while actually saying, "Who would have thought? No matter how well you dance, everyone still doesn’t like you, and you won’t be able to debut anyway."Upon hearing this, Isabella gently pushed Cynthia away, yet smiled at her, responding in a tone that was neither too loud nor too soft, "Thanks for your concern, how have you and your stepmother been lately?"This caused the surrounding trainees to lean in as if they wished their ears could grow longer to catch every bit of juicy gossip."We're doing well. Dad asked if you realize your mistakes; you can come home if you admit them," Cynthia was taken aback and hadn’t expected Isabella to say that. After recovering, she continued discussing family matters."It's okay;
Everyone was working hard, but amidst the effort, there were still moments for relaxation and chatting.However, Isabella had no time for idle chatter.For three straight days, if she wasn't in the practice room dancing, she was on the rooftop singing.While others took breaks to joke and play, she stood in front of the mirror, diligently refining her movements and expressions over and over again.Even though she was an impressive A-group trainee, she worked even harder than those beneath her who performed worse.Yet, all people wanted to hear and see were their own opinions. The others, witnessing Isabella’s dedication, didn’t admire her hard work; instead, they thought she was just putting on an act.Some believed she must not have the skills to succeed, which was why she needed to train so desperately.Only Masha understo
After the initial stage recording concluded, everyone returned to the trainees' dormitories, which were assigned by group. Naturally, the A group had much better accommodations than the others.Isabella was paired with a trainee named Zinnia, who had a powerful soprano voice.Both were somewhat introverted, greeting each other before getting back to their own tasks. The atmosphere in their dormitory was quite peaceful, unlike the noisy chatter in other girls’ dorms.Meanwhile, Masha and Cynthia were assigned to the same dormitory.Since everyone had seen Masha sitting with Isabella earlier, and both were from Knight Entertainment, it wasn’t long before the others gathered around to gossip about Isabella.Today, Isabella’s impressive performance had indeed made her the center of attention.“Isabella is truly outstanding; she’s very dedicated,” Mash
Among the trainees who had just performed, there were certainly those who sang foreign songs, but these choices often didn’t hold much advantage.Due to copyright concerns, they usually selected lesser-known tracks that weren’t widely recognized, which meant their performances had to be exceptionally outstanding to truly impress the audience.Just like with the song Isabella chose, many had never even heard of it.However, as soon as Isabella finished speaking, the judges flipped open her introduction sheet and discovered that this song was actually an original composition by her!While some trainees had tried the original route, none had been bold enough to challenge themselves with an original song in a singing and dancing performance.After all, most original songs are simply a combination of two or three instruments playing melodies with common lyrical chord progres
Cynthia, like Masha, followed a sweet style. Her outfit today was a noticeably improved version of her usual attire—a lovely pink short skirt that gave her a sweet, youthful vibe.As soon as she appeared, the other trainees in the audience couldn’t help but praise her. Singing a sweet song while smiling brightly, she performed a simple yet charming dance. The overall atmosphere was incredibly cute, and the crowd was in awe.“Oh my gosh, she’s so adorable!”“This Cynthia seems to be an individual trainee, and she’s the first to perform! Her skills are amazing!”“At this level, she should be able to score at least a B grade.”During the initial stage of *Next Girls*, trainees were graded by the mentors into five levels: A, B, C, D, and E, with A being the best. Only seven positions were available for debut.Isabella felt indifferent to Cynthia’s per
However, just as Isabella finished speaking, the manager who had just expelled Cynthia and Samuel approached again. This time, his face was beaming with smiles, completely different from the nervous, sweaty demeanor he had earlier. He cheerfully said to Isabella, “You’re a student from the Aetheron Film Academy, aren’t you?”“Yes,” Isabella nodded, unsure of what the manager wanted. Did he intend to say she didn’t comply with some rule and throw her and Lucius out as well?“What’s the matter?” Isabella asked warily, frowning at the manager.“Well, since it’s exam day, we have a special event going on. We’re holding a lottery for students from the Aetheron Film Academy who dine here, and the prizes are quite generous. Would you like to participate?” The manager said, placing a large lottery box in front of Isabella.
After bidding farewell to Derek, Isabella returned home. During her exam preparations, Lucius, as a family member of a candidate, had also put in a lot of effort. Today, they must celebrate properly—dinner at a restaurant!Isabella had already mentioned this to Lucius; as soon as she got home, she would take him out to eat.Who would have thought that when she opened her phone, she found a message from Lucius saying he had already driven to the school gate to wait for her to go eat together.“Your car seems quite expensive, doesn’t it?” Isabella didn’t know much about car brands, but the emblem on Lucius’s car depicted two little figures holding up a small fork, looking quite noble.So, she guessed that Lucius was probably driving a pretty nice car.“I’m not sure about the specifics; it’s just arranged by the company,” Lucius replied. He had been busy with some matters la