The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback
Chapter 28

Chapter 28:

Joshua and Lilliana followed them when they left the store.

He kept an eye on the taillights of her car. Gerry as he faded into the distance.

Lilliana clung to his arm, making an angry face.

Who would have thought that Alicia could do something like that She has even managed to get close to Gerry.

Joshua looked away and replied: Gerry is not interested in her that way.

Lilliana immediately replied: But if she offers herself, why would she refuse? There is no commitment, so there is nothing to lose. Maybe she's using that to get into the competition.

Joshua felt a painful tightness in his chest.

He knew Alicia wouldn't stoop that low.

He knew she wouldn't do something like that, and hearing Lilliana make such comments disgusted him even more.

Let's go home, he said.

Lilliana wondered aloud: Joshua, do you believe? that Gerry's sudden kindness towards Alicia means that he has already chosen her.

Joshua felt himself sinking inside.

He shook his head. If Gerry had planned to cast her, there would be no need for this contest. I would have made the decision by now.

Lilliana's expression relaxed slightly.

You're probably right. She let out a sigh of relief. Alicia is just trying to stay in the picture by staying close to Gerry.

Her worries didn't last long once Gerry made his announcement.

She revealed that the theme song contest would be a selection open.

In addition, users could cast their votes online.

Upon hearing this, Lilliana had a wide smile on her face.

I have many fans. Even if only a fraction of them vote, Alicia won't stand a chance. What is Gerry thinking? He plans to fail.

Joshua kept a serious look as he spoke. If this contest ends up being a live event, you will have to sing the song yourself. You think you can do it.

Lilliana dismissed the worry without hesitation. I'll be fine. I just need a few practice sessions.

They had already received the song from Iris, and its quality was impeccable in every way. Lilliana loved the piece. But despite that, Joshua couldn't get rid of the uneasy feeling. He didn't like something, although he didn't know why. He had a nagging suspicion that not everything was as certain as it seemed.

What had seemed like a guaranteed victory in the competition suddenly seemed less certain. However, Lilliana had Caden's support, and he had not taken any action recently. So who else could be working against them? Joshua thought hard, but got no answer. Who missed it

The day of the competition arrived and the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. In addition to the judges, the event attracted members of the Green and Yates families. Several high-level figures were present, people who had been invited thanks to large payments from both families. Lilliana's team was also at full capacity. Following his instructions, they flooded all social networks with messages about the contest. They even set up a live feed to capture everything that was happening on site.

Gerry sat in the main seats at the back and turned to Caden with a smile. Lilliana's die-hard fans are in for a treat today.

Caden nonchalantly opened a bottle of water and took a sip without a hint of emotion crossing his face. You're so sure Alicia is going to win.

Gerry puffed out his chest, clearly proud. Of course. But let me tell you something...

He stopped just before revealing too much, quickly changing his tone. Forget it. Alicia wouldn't want him to say anything.

A sinister smile tugged at the corners of Caden's lips. Since when do you listen to what women say?

Gerry leaned back. It's a promise between Alicia and me. I can't break it.

As the start of the competition approached, the lively chatter faded and the room fell silent. The stage lights came on.

As the music began, Lilliana slowly emerged, dressed in an elaborate costume. She sang with all her might, completely satisfied with the song, putting extra effort into every note. She seemed determined to give it her all.

On the big screen above, online voting was abuzz with activity. Enthusiastic users were casting their votes quickly, the numbers increasing with each passing second.

Gerry shook his head and sighed. The song is good, there is no doubt about that. But his voice lacks depth... it falls short.

Caden remained impassive, staring at the stage. He wanted to see what Alicia's performance would be like, wondering if she would be as impressed as Gerry said.

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 was standing in front of the piano, wearing a light blue dress. The soft light projected his profile in a dreamlike glow.

The scene was overwhelming.

A strange silence enveloped the room, the atmosphere was so silent that the sound could have been heard. of a falling pin.

Alicia little by little raised her hands, preparing for her performance.

When the first notes filled the air, she began to hum softly and her melody resonated in all the venue.

His voice, striking and charming, captivated the entire audience. It had a hypnotic power that attracted everyone.

The audience shifted in their seats, clearly surprised.

Wait, is that his voice..., someone whispered, before quickly shutting up.

Mutters spread through the crowd. Those expecting a mediocre performance were stunned.

Lilliana, in particular, was overcome with disbelief.

Her face turned white as she realized the reality of the moment. It wasn't just the quality of Alicia's song, it was her voice. It sounded exactly like Iris's.

This performance surpassed even Iris's last year.

What the hell was going on

How could Alicia have written a song like that and sing with such a similar voice

At that moment, Lilliana's agent ran over, panic evident on his face. Bad news, Lilliana! The live stream is flooded with worrying comments.

It didn't take long for Lilliana's fans to realize that something was wrong. The chat erupted with comments, some questioning Lilliana's integrity, others praising Alicia.

Votes for Alicia skyrocketed on the big screen, quickly surpassing Lilliana's score.

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