Chapter 263 Emergency on the Big Stage
The manager stared at the backstage chaos, completely stunned.
“What’s going on? I thought everything was already set? The concert starts in ten minutes–what is happening?”
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She was panicking. This was a major concert for a crowd of 100,000. Any hiccup, no matter how small, could damage the band’s reputation going forward.
“Steven hurt his hand.”
Steven was their drummer–and Avery Band’s biggest draw had always been their live performances with a full band. Without a drummer, the entire show would fall flat.
“What do you mean he got hurt? He was fine just now when I left! The label gave us this stage because they trust us. Even top stars don’t get venues like this!”
The manager looked like she was on the verge of tears. Why did this have to happen to them?
“What happened?” Tessa frowned.
She didn’t buy that this was some random accident. There was no way the timing was just a coincidence.
“Tessa, it was awful. I just went to the bathroom, and out of nowhere, these guys jumped me. They grabbed my hand and started hitting it over and over. I tried to heal with wolf strength, but it’s not working,” Steven said, his voice shaking.
He was the youngest member of the band–basically the team’s baby. Seeing him hurt like this put everyone on edge.
“You’re saying someone sneaked backstage and specifically targeted your hand?”
Tessa’s voice was cold and sharp.
Everyone in the band had known each other for years, and with Steven injured like this, her expression was turning darker by the second.
And the fact that they went for his hand–it was clearly calculated. The goal was to sabotage the show.
Seeing her so serious, Steven tried to play it down. “It’s fine, Tessa. It’s not that bad, really. You don’t have to worry.”
Tessa stepped in front of him and gently took his injured wrist.
A purplish–black hue crept under the skin–unnatural and sinister. Her eyes narrowed into icy slits.
There was a faint scent of mandrake lingering on the wound–a highly toxic herb to werewolves, known to block their natural healing.
This wasn’t an accident. This was a planned attack.
Tessa’s tone was absolute. “You’re not performing tonight.”
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Chapter 263 Emergency on the Big Stage
Samuel hadn’t returned to Yalvaria yet–she’d have to call him and get him here to treat Steven.
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“What? I can’t perform tonight? But this is the biggest concert we’ve ever had! These people out there- they’re our most loyal fans! I can’t just not show up!”
Steven looked like he couldn’t accept it. But the second he tried to move his wrist, the pain turned his face sheet white.
“You trying to lose that hand for good? You planning to never drum again?” Tessa snapped, angry and worried.
“Then what are we supposed to do? Without a drummer, the whole show will feel soulless. The fans will be heartbroken…” Steven was on the verge of tears.
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Avery slammed a fist down on the makeup table. His nails dug five deep gashes into the wood.
“Damn it! If I ever find out who did this, I’ll tear them apart.”
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