Unworthy of Being a Rival

Xander, ever the diplomat, took to Instagram to address the buzz. With a touch of grace, he invited Daxton to feature on a single for his upcoming album.

Daxton's star was on the rise, thanks to successive collaborations with artists like Shaw, Yorick, and now Xander. His name was becoming synonymous with success in the entertainment industry.

In stark contrast, Silas was languishing in relative obscurity. Aside from a small cadre of fans who were more enamored with his looks than his talent, he was a non-entity. Even the usually resourceful Evelyn seemed at a loss to alter this trajectory.

Whispers about Silas's privileged upbringing began to circulate online, painting him as an entitled scion of a wealthy family, a narrative that did him no favors.

Social media was ablaze with speculation. The camaraderie among the alumni of The Chosen One was evident to all, especially given their collaborative ventures. The glaring omission of Silas from this inner circle led many to question the