Chapter 209 Before long, Anna graced the stage with her presence.
Her dancing was equally mesmerizing, infusing the performance with a vibrant energy.
The audience erupted into applause.
Yet, Julie and Bill grew uneasy, noting with concern that the audience's enthusiasm for Anna didn't match the fervor they had shown for Madisyn.
Julie turned to Bill and asked, "Do you think Madisyn will claim the top spot?" "Don't fret," Bill reassured her.
"Anna performed later.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEveryone's exhausted, so their response wasn't as enthusiastic.
"You're right.
No one can hold a candle to Anna," Julie said, though a flicker of nervousness danced in her eyes.
Mafelen dancers had clung to the top spot for so long that it felt only natural for them to resist letting it go.
The results of the first round would be announced in an hour.
When Lynda and her group laid eyes on the results, they were stunned.
"We actually..." Rosaline's eyes welled up with tears of joy.
"We've all qualified for the second round!" Gerard, brimming with excitement, turned to Madisyn and exclaimed, "I owe you a huge thank you, Madi.
Normally, I get so jittery, but your encouragement keptsteady and helpedperform at my best! Madi, lettake you out to dinner!" "No need for that," Madisyn smiled.
"We're all friends here; it's what we do-help each other out.
"Madisyn cherished both of them, for they shared her love for dancing.
Lynda was equally ecstatic.
For the first tin many years, their country, Lorpond, had made such strides.
"Lettreat you to dinner!" "Yeah!" Everyone was absolutely thrilled.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMadisyn glanced at them.
"I don't think we need to treat ourselves.
The group was momentarily baffled until their eyes followed Madisyn's gaze, landing on a strikingly cool and aloof figure. It was Andrew.
Lynda's eyebrows shot up in surprise before a warm smile spread across her face.
Before long, they found themselves settling into Andrew's car.
Rosaline and Gerard had no idea who Andrew was, but his commanding presence hinted at someone of great importance.
It was their first tin such a lavish car, and they sat quietly like om well-behaved schoolchildren. After a brief ride, they pulled up to a grand hotel.
They stepped inside to wait for the elevator.