Chapter 160


    As many others were performing before them, ss 1 and <b>ss </b>I waited for their turns in the dressing room. The two sses had always been at loggerheads. None of them spoke to each other despite sharing <b>the </b>room. <b>So</b><b>, </b>it was very quiet.


    Finally, it was ss 1’s turn to perform. They were doing a uniform dance. The choreography was quite innovative, and everyone matched the rhythm of the <b>music </b>very well. I was pretty impressive for high school students to be able to give this level of performance.


    Coupled with the fact that it was Shannon leading the dance, the apuse for their performance seemed in go on forever.


    When they were done, the judges revealed their <b>score</b>–they got 0.5 This was the highest score so far.


    Alter ss I got down from the stage, it was now ss 18’s turn to perform


    Lily went to sit in the dience


    Anya followedn as they made their way on stage. It was dark backstage, so she couldn’t quite see where she was going When she was about to get on stage, she tripped on something and lost her bnce. Then, she fell on the stairs.


    Tan was shocked. He quickly helped Anya up and asked with a <b>frown</b>, “What’s wrong?


    Anya bit her bottom lip due to the pain shooting op from her leg, Tears shimmered <b>in </b>her <b>eyes </b>as she replied, “I can’t walk.” “What do we do? We can’t dance without you,”n said worriedly.


    The people from ss walked away uncaringly without batting an eye. No one came to check on Anya’s feet at all.


    With her head lowered, Anya suddenly thought of something Shecalled out loudly, “Shannon!”N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    Shannon, who was walking ahead, halted her steps. She turned to give Anya a puzzled look. “What?


    “Why did you trip me up? Anya confronted her angry.


    Shannon was stunned for a moment and showed an aggrieved expression. “What are you saying? I was going my way and didn’t evene into contact with you. Why are you. saying that <b>tripped </b>you up?”


    *Don’t think that you can nder others <b>as </b>you wish just because Lily is backing you up in school!” Shelby retorted


    <b>With </b>her head held high, she exuded an air of haughtiness. She added, “You fell down on your own because you didn’t watch where you were going. <b>Don’t </b>wrongly use Shannon. Don’t go running your mouth when you don’t have the evidence to back you up!”


    Shelby had seen Shannon extending her leg to trip Anya up earlier. But of course, she sided with her cousin.


    “You!” Anya pointed at Shelby in frustration. “I’m <b>not </b>throwing baseless usations. It was Shannon who tripped me! She did it on purpose!”


    Shannonughed at that. “<b>I </b>did it on purpose? What? Do I have a grudge with you? Why would <b>I </b>do that? Are you implying that I tripped you up because I think ss 18’s performance is better than ss 1’s and want to sabotage you?”


    “L..” Anya lowered her head, unable to find the words to refute her.


    was right ss 1’s score was 9.5, which meant they


    It was indeed Shannon who made her fall down she believed that Shannon didn’t want ss 18 to perform too, but Shannon was rig were practically the winner. In view of this, they had no reason to sabotage ss 18


    “What’s going on?”


    Just as neither ss was willing to back down, Lily appeared at the scene. Wearing a ck hoodie, she scanned everyone’s taces coolly. The tone of her voice was even, but it <b>carried </b>weight and authority.


    The emcee had called for ss 18 toe on stage several times, but they still didn’t show up. Lily knew something was amiss and made her way backstage.


    Sean quickly came over to her and exined the situation


    Lily squinted and bent down to check on Anya’s ankle. With a frown<b>, </b>she remarked, “It’s all swollen.”


    “Can she still dance? tan asked anxiously.


    “No.” Lily straightened up and put her hands in the front pocket of her hoodie..


    Her sharp gazended on Shannon, which made her feel unsettled


    “What do we do now?” Anya was <b>very </b>anxious too. “We’ve practiced for <b>so </b>long. It’d be a waste to give up our performance entirely.”


    “Get Lily to take your ce. She’s so smart. I’m sure she won’t mess it up. Right, Lily? Shannon interjected, looking at Lily with a faint smile Lilowel her eyes at Shannon. After awhile<b>, </b>she smirked <b>and </b>said,


    t?rannon was taken aback, but she quickly recovered and smiled, “I’ll be watching your spectacr performance in the