Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 214: However, Jarrod, seated close by, knitted his brows together. Something didn't sit right. This song was supposed to carry a feeling of hope blooming through sorrow. Yet, Rosanna had failed to grasp the sorrow, leaving the performance feeling hollow. It was even more noticeable during the chorus, where her falsetto broke the flow and stripped away the song's beauty.

Brielle had once been the only singer able to conquer the song's demanding range, but now there was talk of a masked newcomer stepping up to the challenge.

Trying to leave a lasting impression, Rosanna made a bold choice to push the pitch even higher. Under the spotlight, her voice floated through the air, sweet and dazzling to the ear. Yet on the judges' panel, Brielle's forehead tightened into a deep frown, and the others wore equally complicated expressions. Down among the crowd, quiet murmurs passed from row to row. Despite the technical beauty of her voice, something about Rosanna's performance did not sit right.

Meanwhile, on Twitter and the live chat, her fans kept flooding in with unconditional praise. "This is unreal! Her technique is flawless! She's about to blow past the original score with a solid 9!"

"This version is so different from the original, but I love it. It's got this dreamy, almost ethereal vibe. Rosanna's about to take the crown!"

"This song has been released for years, and many singers have covered it in their own styles. But I must say, Rosanna flips it into something new - now that's real courage! And she's doing it right in front of Brielle! Most singers would have crumbled!"

Not everyone, however, was swept away by the hype. A few audience members offered quieter, more honest opinions.

"Compared to the original… and even the masked singer… there's something hollow here."

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"Why would you crank up the pitch if you can't even land the notes properly? That's not brave, it's reckless."

"She can't even imitate it convincingly. How can anyone believe she's the masked singer?"

"The song's supposed to tear at your heart. But this? No feeling at all. Nothing that hits you. All I feel is that she just wants to show off her singing skills."

Rosanna's voice finally faded out, and a heavy silence filled the room. Her chest heaved with every breath. Deep down, she already knew that she had reached for something far beyond her reach.

For a few heartbeats, the entire venue hung in a thick, uneasy silence. Breaking the tension, the host hurried back onto the stage with a bright smile. "Let's hear it for Rosanna! Thank you for that performance!"

A wave of applause followed, though most of it felt stiff and obligatory, with only Rosanna's family clapping with real enthusiasm. "And now, let's invite the judges to share their thoughts."

One by one, the judges traded glances, all their eyes eventually settling on Brielle - the one whose opinion carried the most weight. Catching the signal immediately, the host gave a quick nod and turned to Brielle. "Brielle, would you like to go first?"

Facing Rosanna with an unreadable look, Brielle said flatly, "You have a beautiful voice. There's clear natural ability there, and your technique shows real effort. Honestly, your opening line caught me off guard in the best way."

A flicker of hope lit up Rosanna's face the moment she heard those words.

Meanwhile, her fans online erupted in pure excitement.

"Did you hear that? The Queen of Pop herself just praised Rosanna!"

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