Chapter: 573

While Emerson steered clear from bringing up the previous confrontation, the members of the Dream weren't inclined to let things slide like this.

Zeke stepped up and said, “Mr. Morris, you had approved our performance here. But today, Mr. Moran told us we can't perform here and even insulted our lead singer in front of everyone.”

Zeke openly voiced his grievances regarding Emerson's actions. In response, Emerson fixed him with a look of dissatisfaction.

With a smile, Norah added, “Joanna labeled the members of Rosy Secret as thugs, and I agree with her on that. Are performances in the Glamour Club exclusive to just one band?"

The members of the Rosy Secret lowered their heads. Yes, they did want to kick the Dream out of the Glamour Club, not wanting them to accumulate fans and gain popularity anymore. They didn't expect Norah to bluntly point out their intention, leaving them embarrassed and at a loss for words.

Emerson saw the bad situation and decided to handle it with flexibility. As the band director, he'd dealt with unexpected things like this before, so he stayed composed at their words. “Coyle Likes jokes. He didn't mean any harm. Didn't he just apologize to you, Starbeam?"

"I won't accept his apology or forgive him. Furthermore, Coyle owes the members of Dream an apology," Norah said evenly.

As Norah caught Coyle's and Emerson's malicious words against the members of the Dream at the doorway, she was beside herself. Once she came in, Coyle and Emerson tried to feign innocence, acting Like they hadn't said or done anything wrong.

Coyle quickly said, "Sorry about that. I can be a bit blunt sometimes. I really didn't mean to say those harsh things."

Phoebe, copying Norah's tone, said coldly, “I don't accept your apology."

Other members of the Dream chimed in, "We don't accept it either!"

Emerson sighed and asked, "What do you want then? It's time for the Rosy Secret to perform. We have fans waiting for us. You might not grasp the headache of having too many fans. The Dream has performed in the Glamour Club for days, but it seems you don't have many fans."

Emerson subtly teased the Dream for not having many fans, hinting the Dream wasn't as popular as the Rosy Secret.

Norah's expression darkened as she addressed Emerson, "I don't detect any sincerity in your words. Do you truly believe we're incapable of grasping the implications of what you're saying, especially with everyone present backstage?"

Joanna's eyes flashed with a hint of disdain as she spoke to Norah.

“He's treating us as if we're naive. If you have something to say, be direct. Otherwise, he'll persist in pretending not to understand."

"Miss, you've done me a disservice. Starbeam, am I not stating facts?

I haven't heard any cheers for the Dream. The fans out there are solely for the Rosy Secret!" Emerson shrugged, masking insincerity.

Coyle considered Emerson had a valid argument. If the Dream lacked a fan base, did they truly possess the credentials to perform at the Glamour Club? Had it not been for the sudden presence of these big shots tonight, he and Emerson might have kicked the Dream out of the Glamour Club.

With Rosy Secret's popularity and vast fan base, Coyle didn't find any fault in their efforts to overshadow and marginalize the Dream.

Coyle's countenance darkened. A talented band like the Dream should have been prohibited from emerging altogether! He vowed to eliminate any threats to Rosy Secret's domineering position in national bands.

Now that Starbeam was the Dream's songwriter, it gave him a solid reason to further prevent the Dream from performing and gain recognition.

Coyle said to Emerson, “Mr. Moran, we can't delay any further. The performance must begin now."

Coyle's hand throbbed with pain, and he wished to leave as soon as possible. His recent words would Likely attract public criticism, potentially leading to his being punished if he stayed longer.