Chapter: 65
Gerry leaned back and said, "It's a promise between Alicia and me. I can't break it."
As the competition neared its start, the lively chatter died down, and the venue became silent.
The stage lights flickered on.
When the music began, Lilliana walked out slowly, dressed in an elaborate outfit as she sang her heart out.
She felt completely satisfied with the song, pouring extra effort into every note. It seemed that she was determined to give it her all.
On the big screen above, the online voting surged with activity.
Enthusiastic users cast their votes rapidly, and the numbers climbed higher with every second.
Gerry shook his head and sighed. "The song is good, no doubt about that. But her voice lacks depth and falls flat."
Caden remained emotionless.
His eyes were locked on the stage.
He wanted to see how Alicia's performance would compare, wondering if it would impress him as much as Gerry claimed.
For two minutes, the stage lights were completely off.
When they finally came back on, a single spotlight illuminated the stage, revealing a piano.
Alicia stood in front of the piano, wearing a light blue gown. The soft lighting made her profile look almost dreamlike.
The scene was nothing short of breathtaking.
A strange silence enveloped the venue, creating an atmosphere so quiet that the sound of a pin dropping would have been audible.
Alicia gradually lifted her hands, preparing for her performance.
As the notes flowed into the air, she began to hum softly, filling the space with her melody.
Her voice that filled the air was both striking and enchanting. It held a power that mesmerized everyone in the audience.
The audience began to shift in their seats, clearly taken aback.
“Wait, is that her voice...?" someone exclaimed before quickly falling silent.
Whispers began to fill the room.
In the audience, those who anticipated a lackluster performance were left in shock.
Lilliana, in particular, felt a wave of disbelief wash over her.
Her face turned pale as the reality of the moment sank in.
It wasn't just the quality of Alicia's song. Alicia's voice sounded exactly like Iris’.
This performance amazed everyone even more than what Iris had performed last year.
What on earth was happening?
How could Alicia write such a song and sing with a voice so similar?
At that moment, Lilliana's agent hurried over. Panic was evident on his face. "Bad news, Lilliana! The live stream is now flooded with worrying comments!"