Chapter 146

Chapter 146:

A shadowy figure moved past the door of Giana’s room unnoticed. Meanwhile, Evie returned to her own room, her spirits lifted. She had never realized she could draw so much attention through singing. In fact, she had only ended up studying music in college by chance. Her true passion had always been acting.

That was why she hadn’t taken her music studies seriously in college. Instead, she focused on acting after joining Edge Entertainment. Unfortunately, her acting skills weren’t particularly strong, leaving her feeling like she lacked talent in everything she tried. But today was different.

“Madisyn, I made it to the final!” Evie exclaimed, her excitement palpable as she hugged Madisyn and spun her around in circles. Suddenly, Madisyn’s leg collided with the wall.

Evie quickly set her down, her face filled with concern. “Oh no, I’m so sorry! Are you okay?”

Madisyn gritted her teeth against the pain but managed a reassuring smile. “I’m alright, really. You were fantastic today.”

Evie’s excitement bubbled over again. “Seriously? You were the fantastic one! Your songwriting was absolutely amazing! And, hey, isn’t this song’s style super similar to the first song Giana sang in that previous singer-songwriter competition?”

Madisyn’s smile faded slightly as she looked down, her voice tinged with quiet acknowledgment. “That’s because… I wrote it.”

Evie’s jaw dropped in surprise.

“Wait, what? You wrote that?”

Madisyn quickly covered Evie’s mouth. “No need to get so excited.”

Evie, muffled for a moment, managed to respond, “I’m not excited, just shocked. But why did Giana claim she wrote it herself?”

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Madisyn shrugged, her tone casual. “Who knows? Just focus on the final.”

“Right, got it!” Evie agreed.

Since Evie had finished her singing, the two of them decided to leave. As they walked, a familiar face approached—Erica Russell, her eyes shining with admiration.

“Evie, you were amazing!” Erica exclaimed.

Evie smiled warmly at Erica, whom she had always liked. “Oh, hey! You’re competing too, right? You haven’t sung yet, have you?”

“Not yet,” Erica replied. “I’m still waiting for my turn. But I heard you sing, and wow, it was beautiful. Evie, you’re my idol.”

Evie felt a bit bashful at the praise, scratching her head. “You’re too kind. I remember you have a great voice too. You’ve got this.”

Erica grinned. “Thanks! I’ll do my best. Hopefully, we’ll both be in the final together.”

“That would be awesome,” Evie said, returning Erica’s smile.

After Erica left, Madisyn turned to Evie. “Who was that?”

“She’s a singer I met earlier. Her name’s Erica Russell. She’s really talented,” Evie replied. “She’s from Global Entertainment.”

The mention of Global Entertainment definitely caught Madisyn’s attention. If Erica was from Global Entertainment, she had to be good. Global Entertainment was the top entertainment company at the moment. Still, Madisyn believed that Edge Entertainment should hold that title if only the company hadn’t been bogged down by so many ineffective employees under Kristine’s leadership.

Once they returned to the office, Evie went straight to her vocal practice, while Madisyn headed to her desk. Meanwhile, Teresa seemed to be enjoying herself lately. She had been receiving roses daily and was practically glowing with high spirits.

Madisyn didn’t particularly care who Teresa was involved with. However, when she got off work, she spotted Teresa with a guy in the parking lot. He had his back to her, but his physique was impressive. Was Teresa dating someone from the company?

Madisyn’s brows furrowed with curiosity. Although the company didn’t forbid relationships between employees, it was frowned upon for someone from the marketing department to be involved with a celebrity. How could Teresa be so reckless?

Still, as long as she didn’t stir up any trouble, Madisyn figured it wasn’t her concern. She turned to get into her car, but then the guy with Teresa turned his head, giving Madisyn a clear view of his face.

A jolt of recognition hit her. Wasn’t that… Evie’s boyfriend?

Madisyn blinked, thinking she must have been mistaken. She looked again to be sure. Teresa, meanwhile, noticed Madisyn staring and felt a mix of irritation and smugness. Madisyn must be taken by her man’s good looks too! But, too bad for Madisyn, he belonged to her.

“Let’s get in the car,” Teresa said with a satisfied smile.

“Sure,” the man replied, his slight smile making his already good-looking face even more captivating.

Teresa felt giddy. Not only could she admire a male star up close, but he was actually dating her. She felt like she was living the dream. The male star gallantly opened the car door for Teresa, and she slipped into the passenger seat.

It was a Mercedes-Benz—proof that stars were indeed wealthy. As the door closed behind her, Teresa couldn’t help but think that being with him might just be the best thing that had ever happened to her.

“Teresa, I’m sorry I couldn’t offer you something better. I doubt you’ve ever been in such a modest car before,” the guy suddenly remarked, his tone apologetic.

Snapping back to reality, Teresa remembered her supposed identity as a wealthy heiress. “Well, even if it’s true, I don’t mind it at all,” she replied.

“Teresa, you’re the most down-to-earth rich lady I’ve ever met,” the man said, gazing at her with what seemed like genuine affection. “If I’m lucky enough to be with you, I promise I’ll always treat you right.”

Teresa’s heart raced. “Are you with me because of my family background?” she asked.

“Of course not!” the guy replied quickly, his expression shifting to one of slight hurt. “Teresa, I like you for who you are. Do you really think I’m after your money?”

“Oh, I was just teasing,” Teresa said hastily, seeing his reaction and wanting to soothe him. His words warmed her heart, and she felt a wave of relief. It seemed her personality had won him over, not her supposed wealth.

Feeling reassured, Teresa continued her date, enjoying the man’s company without any lingering doubts. Meanwhile, after Madisyn got into her car, she couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling. She decided to call Evie.

“Hey, how are things between you and your boyfriend these days?” she asked, her tone casual but probing.

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