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The expressions on everyone's faces were a dead giveaway, their eyes filled with sympathy as they
glanced in their way.
It seemed like Ivy had really bombed her performance earlier, maybe even forgot some steps in the
middle of her routine.
Ophelia thought that if she were in a good mood, she might let it slide.
"After all, Ivy is an actress, attending dance rehearsals to prep for a show-stopping number at a fan
meet-and-greet. Practicing just a handful of classes each day, how could she possibly outshine
me?â
With this thought in mind, Ophelia was already picturing Ms. Madison declaring her the winner of
the competition. But to her shock, Ms. Madison lifted Ivy's hand high in the air!
She stared in disbelief. âYou've got it wrong, Ms. Madison. I'm on your left side. You should be
raising your left hand!â
Ms. Madison blinked, lowered Ivy's hand, and repeated, âI announce the winner of the first round is
Ivy!â
Now, Ophelia was truly baffled. âEven if you're biased, you can't just make stuff up in front of all
these people, can you? The winner should be clear as day! Ms. Madison, I used to respect you, but
now, just to curry favor with Ivy and Balfour, you're lying to everyone's face?"
Ms. Madison gave her a weary look. âWhy are you so convinced you had it in the bag? Have you
ever wondered why no one objected when I said Ivy won? Look around at their
faces.â
Prompted by her words, Ophelia finally noticed the looks she mistook for sympathy towards Ivy
were actually aimed at her!
Shaking her head in disbelief, she stepped back. âYou've all got it wrong. She's the one who should
admit defeat. Has she brainwashed you, too?â
The others averted their eyes, unable to bear the sight.
Eventually, Ms. Madison stepped in. âOphelia, I've told you before, your dancing is technically fine,
but it's just too... show-offy. You're so focused on flaunting yourself that you forget dance is about
expression, about conveying an understanding of the
movements, not just showcasing yourself. You hog the spotlight, get it?â
Unconvinced, Ophelia snorted coldly. âOf course, because she's your student and a big star, you're
playing favorites. You say my dancingâs too showy; what about her? Is she so great? Don't tell me
you're going to play the ânatural talentâ card again; I've heard that excuse one too many times.â
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This time, Ms. Madison didn't say a word. She simply asked whoever had recorded the dance to
hand over their phone so Ophelia could see for herself who was the better dancer.
At first, Ophelia watched with a look of disdain, but as the video played, her expression darkened.
Her dance and Ivy's dance were the polar opposites of what Ms. Madison had been emphasizing
one was all about self-display, the other about becoming one with the dance.
"After all these years of dancing, you should know who won and who lost after watching this video.
It's just the first round. Do you want to go on?â
If Ophelia lost two rounds in a row, she'd never live it down in this studio. Ms. Madison was giving
her a choice.
Just as Ophelia stubbornly prepared to nod, Ivy spoke up and graciously opted out of the next
round.
Ophelia was taken aback. âAre you scared or something?â
Ms. Madison nearly rolled her eyes right there. Ivy was trying to leave Ophelia with some dignity,
and she had the nerve to think Ivy was scared of her.
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