The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Their duet revealed a perfect balance of skill, as if they were equals in every

sense.

It wasn't like Harry's earlier performance, where his sheer talent had single- handedly elevated the entire act to a new level.

Stella and Antoney, on the other hand, didn't even need to exchange glances. Their synergy was uncanny, as if each could read the other's strengths and weaknesses intuitively. There was no need for forced coordination-they simply flowed together.

A duet is a completely different experience from a solo.

A well-played duet allows each performer to play to their strengths, covering for any weaknesses. The result? Music that's more melodious, smoother, and far more captivating.

The audience, who had just been chatting about Harry, fell silent the moment Stella and Antoney began to play. One by one, heads turned toward the stage.

There was no denying it: Antoney and Stella, striking and elegant side by side, looked like something out of a painting. Just watching them together was a treat for the eyes.

And as they played, their unspoken coordination was flawless, making it almost impossible not to close your eyes and let yourself be swept away by the music.

Their performance wasn't about flashy technique or showing off, but there was an undeniable comfort to it—a sense of mastery so deep, the technical skill became invisible.

As the saying goes, the more effortless a performance seems, the greater the skill behind it.noveldrama

Even the judges on stage seemed to sit up straighter, their expressions turning serious as they listened intently.

When Stella and Antoney finished, the judges couldn't help but break into spontaneous applause.

Judge A exclaimed, "It's been ages since I've heard a duet performed with such perfect harmony!"

Judge B added, "The reimagined arrangement for the duet was absolutely stunning. May I ask-who handled the arrangement?"

Antoney replied, "That would be Star's work."

Judge C nodded in admiration. "Brilliant-truly brilliant!"

Judge D could hardly contain himself. "Now this is what a team competition should look like!"

Judge D's words seemed to jolt the other judges.

That's right-this was a team competition. How had they let themselves get swept up by Harry's solo brilliance?

Harry's skill was undeniable, and his

performance had been fark

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solo contest; teamwork

supposed to be the heart of it.

The main focus was supposed to be Rachel.

But during their duet, it was Harry who pulled off an impossibly difficult section.

And Rachel... what had she contributed? Had they even noticed?

Realization dawned, and the judges felt a pang of embarrassment and guilt.

This was a competition, not a concert.

How could they have let their personal feelings sway them into giving Rachel's team a perfect score?

In terms of teamwork and cohesion, Stella's group was truly flawless.

Rachel's contribution, if anyone was being honest, didn't really warrant a perfect

score.

The judges snapped back to their senses.

They exchanged glances, and—without a word—each gave Stella's team a perfect score as well.

This was a live broadcast. The whole world was watching their scoring.

Truthfully, there was nothing to fault with Stella's performance. If anything, their

duet was even more cohesive than Harry's group.

If Harry's team could earn a perfect score just because of his individual brilliance, then denying Stella's

the same would be blatant

goritism.

Strictly speaking, Harry and Rachel probably shouldn't have earned a perfect score. Harry's talent completely overshadowed Rachel, and while their performance was spellbinding, it missed the spirit of the competition-a team effort, not a solo showcase.

But the scores had already been given. There was no taking them back.

Besides, the rules didn't say anything about teams not being able to share the

same score.

As soon as Stella's team's score was announced, a wave of astonished murmurs swept through the audience.