Chapter: 1190

As the music hall erupted in applause following the performance, the atmosphere was electric.

However, Nancy was up next, and Sean, along with the others, felt too restless to remain seated.

“Sean, Sean..." Susanna implored Sean, her voice urgent.

They exited the music hall and gathered in the lounge area.

Frank returned from his attempt to speak with Nora, looking dejected.

"Nora's agent won't let her meet with anyone outside her circle."

“Sean, please, find a way," Susanna pleaded, her anxiety palpable.

She and Joanna were convinced that Nora had some connection to Norah, and they were desperate not to miss this chance.

Sean's expression grew somber. “Whatever they want, if it means we can meet Nora Moon, we'll agree to it."

Just like Susanna, the intensity of his emotions was nearing a breaking point.

He longed to see Norah, yet the prospect filled him with a blend of anticipation and fear.

No matter what Frank proposed, Amy, Nora's agent, consistently declined his requests, insisting she would not arrange any private meetings.

Nancy's performance was drawing to a close. To gain access to the backstage area to meet Nora, Susanna realized she had to leverage Nancy.

For Norah, however, this posed no challenge.

When Kayla arrived backstage to fetch them, she asked, "What are you planning to do here?"

Susanna's interest in Nancy was superficial at best, in stark contrast to Kayla, who genuinely cared about her.

With a hesitant and self-conscious smile, Susanna responded, "I thought maybe being here among so many skilled pianists might reignite my passion for the piano."

Clearly, her statement was a fabrication, and Kayla seemed uninterested, her attention wholly fixed on Nancy's performance on stage.

She had previously enjoyed Nora's performance and acknowledged Nora's exceptional talent, feeling confident that Nora would advance to the final round without trouble.

Yet, she remained somewhat concerned about Nancy.

Arm in arm, Susanna and Joanna entered the bustling, disorganized backstage area. A corner was designated as a lounge for the competitors.

Phillip, Duncan, and Sean were not permitted inside.

Before entering, Susanna had declared her ambitious plan: to establish a rapport with Nora and perhaps inquire if the latter would remove her mask, considering it a matter of personal curiosity.

She had imagined that introducing her affluent and handsome brother to Nora might be helpful.