Chapter 295: Can’t Hop Around Anymore
Zane Langdon was a great actor, a great dancer, and a pretty good singer, too. He was the very definition of an all-around idol.
His was a high-energy song and dance number that instantly ignited the atmosphere in the venue!
The scene in the venue was explosive, and the internet was buzzing with excitement.
Melody Monroe and Zane Langdon’s appearance together at the live broadcast sent them straight to the top of the trending topics.
Melody Monroe’s dress became the focal point of discussion.
Even Raymond Ford’s outfit was the subject of intense speculation.
Someone immediately posted a picture and details about the outfit Raymond Ford was wearing. It was a limited-edition suit, and it wasn’t cheap!
Soon enough, someone identified the details of Melody Monroe’s dress.
Just as people were expressing their doubts, the dress’s designer reposted the photo of Melody Monroe wearing it on their personal social media account.
The post was accompanied by a caption: "Finally, this dress has found its owner. Unwilling to compromise, I was only waiting for the most beautiful you."
The official source had spoken! The dress Melody Monroe was wearing was indeed the one-of-a-kind gown.
’Just what was Melody Monroe’s background? Who exactly was backing her?’
Then there was that necklace from last time.
Everyone’s curiosity was piqued, but when they tried to dig up information on Melody Monroe, they found nothing.
Furthermore, it was as if the media had all made a pact to keep their mouths shut.
This incident, however, dropped a bombshell on the entire industry.
Some people recognized that Melody Monroe’s look was the work of Asher Archer. ’How could a minor, newly debuted star afford to hire him?’
Others were simply enjoying Raymond Ford’s predicament.
’He’s been so brazen lately, constantly going up against Melody Monroe. How can Raymond Ford be so stupid? He should have toned it down after the necklace incident.’
’He still didn’t understand the message that necklace sent.’
’Whoever sent that necklace was making a clear statement to everyone: Melody Monroe has powerful protection. Anyone who wants to mess with her had better consider the consequences.’
’The person who could afford to give her that necklace was definitely no simple figure!’
And Raymond Ford still hadn’t figured it out, still thinking he was so clever! He was a grasshopper in late autumn—his days of jumping around were numbered.
By now, anyone with half a brain who knew the industry didn’t believe Melody Monroe and Christopher Sterling had any sort of improper relationship.
Christopher Sterling probably didn’t have that kind of power.
’So who exactly was Melody Monroe’s sponsor?’
The most likely, and most suspicious, candidates were Shawn Fisher and someone from the Rockwell Family.
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Halfway through the show, Raymond Ford finished his performance. His dancing was very professional.
Melody Monroe was already backstage, getting ready. She felt a little nervous as her turn to go on stage approached.
"Just pretend you’re practicing, like you always do. You have a beautiful voice," Rose Shaw said, suddenly appearing behind Melody Monroe to comfort her gently.
"Okay." Melody Monroe took a couple of deep breaths to calm her nerves.
Just then, she heard the host announce her act.
The stage lift began to rise slowly.
Evan Fairchild was already back at his hotel. He had just showered and walked out of the bathroom when Melody Monroe’s figure appeared on the television screen.
He sat on the sofa and watched the screen.
The stage around her was dark. She stood alone in a single spotlight, so beautiful it was impossible to look away.
"As if someone is whispering softly in my ear,
As if you were here this summer..."
The song was an old classic. Its original singer had passed away, but the beautiful melody had been covered many times over the years. Yet, no one had ever managed to capture the feeling of the original.