Chapter 553


    Chapter 553


    Kathleen smiled before she intentionally praised the other woman. “I’m rooting for you too.” The rest of


    the orchestra members also began to show their support for Cindy. “Cindy is the most skilled among


    us-she’s sure to win thepetition,” one uttered.


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    “When that happens, you will be the lead violinist of the second orchestra team. You’ll have to look out


    for us then, Cindy.” The rest of the members knew themselves well enough to know that Cindy was


    both more experienced and skilled than them.


    Cindy was pic


    was pleased to hear their words and vowed to look out for everyone after bing the concertmaster.


    A look of disdain shed across Kathleen’s eyes when she saw the few of themughing and chatting.


    But for the sake of her n, she forced herself to be patient with them. “Actually, this wholepetition


    wasn’t supposed to exist at first. It was only hosted because my mother requested for Tessa to be the


    concertmaster of Group Two. The other shareholders had initially chosen Cindy to take up this role.”


    The few members who had beenughing felt their smiles freeze on their faces upon hearing this. Even


    Cindy’s expression turned sour, and she stared at Kathleen before questioning her. “What’s going on


    here?”


    Kathleen didn’t bother to hide anything; however, she did exaggerate the story of how her mother tried


    to fight for Tessa to be the lead violinist. “I agree that Tessa is a good yer, but I


    think you’re just as good as her. Furthermore, you’re way more experienced than her, so I think you’d


    suit Group Two better. The wholepetition only exists because my mother is biased toward Tessa.


    It’s really a waste of everyone’s time.”


    “It seems like Miss Hathaway is truly biased,” someonemented.


    “She is! She usually doesn’t allow us to perform outside, but those rules didn’t apply to Tessa at all.”


    The other members began to protest, heating up the discussion they had. Cindy felt more enraged


    upon hearing their words. “Who does Tessa think she is? During thispetition, I will show her what it


    means to respect her seniors!”


    Tessa should just wait for her turn, right? Does she think that everyone else has to step aside just


    because she is Miss Hathaway’s protégé? Cindy thought.


    Tessa wasn’t aware of what happened at the bar at all. The next morning, she brought her violin case


    to practice as usual. “Good morning!” She smiled and greeted the members around her. However,


    many of them ignored her and pretended as if she didn’t exist. Her smile stiffened when she realized


    that no one was responding to her. She gazed at her surroundings and pressed her lips together before


    walking to the practice room when she saw that everyone was ignoring her. While she made her way


    there, she wondered why the members showed such a massive change in attitude toward her.


    Could all of them be distancing away from me because they all see me as a threat in thepetition?


    If that’s the case, these people are way too scary. But, on the other hand, it’s just apetition-is it


    worth it to hurt someone else’s feelings over such a matter? she wondered.


    Mona came over to speak to Tessa during their lunch break. She edged close to Tessa’s ear before


    whispering to her. “Did you realize that everyone is acting a little oddly today?”


    “I did.” Tessa nodded and told Mona her thoughts. “I tirink they’re going overboard by doing such a


    thing,” shemented. Mona agreed with her sentiment. “Thepetitions within the team aren’t


    usually so intense,” Monamented. She held onto her chin as she tried to figure out what was


    happening.


    Tessa decided to look past this matter when she saw Mona struggling toprehend the situation.


    “Regardless of the reason, I guess this isn’t entirely bad news. But, since thepetition is so strong.


    it’ll put everyone under more pressure. I kind of like this feeling-it forces everyone to improve.”


    “Is that so?” Mona stared at Tessa with a look of surprise on her face. However, Tessa only raised an


    eyebrow before speaking in a confident and firm tone. “Why not? I feel confident about my abilities,


    anyway. So, no matter how powerful my opponents are, I’m sure I’ll be able to overpower them and win


    thispetition!”


    Mona was stunned when she saw the self-assured woman speaking with a glow on her face. Mona


    was dazed for a moment before she praised the other woman. “You have such a great attitude, Tessa. I


    believe you can win thepetition and obtain the spot as the concertmaster too!”