Then, Feena smiled and said, "I thought you might know him. He competed in the national Youth Vocal Showcase and will participate in the national finals with me. My mentor said that Luca is talented and that he's highly regarded by many reputable experts."
Jack didn't say anything else, but Eddie, who was beside him, jumped in surprise. "Feena, I can't believe you actually made it to the Youth Vocal Showcase finals!"
Feena nodded. Though her face revealed little emotion, a faint sense of pride stirred within her heart.
After all, something like this would indeed be a surprise to someone like Eddie. Perhaps it was because this was an achievement that Wesley and Eddie could never hope to reach in their lifetime.
Wesley asked curiously, "What's the Youth Vocal Showcase?"
Eddie looked at Wesley disdainfully and explained, "It's a highly prestigious competition! I heard the satellite TV station will broadcast the event live during the regional finals. Those who make it to the finals will usually go on to become stars in the music industry. A bright future lies ahead of them."
Wesley nodded, realizing Feena might be on a journey to stardom, growing further apart from the rest of them.
Feena did not say much. She only stole glances at Jack, eager to know if he was shocked by her accomplishment.
Looking back on the past, Jack's roguish charm and rebellious allure would sometimes make Feena's heart skip a beat. However, Jack's family background and previous academic standing had caused a proud girl like Feena to avoid him.
She never expected Jack to suddenly rise through the ranks and become the top scholar in the state.
Now, the reason why she was telling Jack about her entering the finals was to show him that although he had succeeded in his academics, she was still an untouchable queen.
She hoped Jack would continue to work hard and follow in her footsteps, but perhaps he would only ever be able to catch a glimpse of her back, if even that.
The winter break was relatively quiet.
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