Upon hearing Nancy's words and seeing Charlie standing next to her with an imposing presence, everyone quickly closed their mouths and returned to their own makeup stations.

Nancy didn't pay any attention to them and walked towards her own makeup station.

Luna took out her phone and immediately contacted the makeup artist.

Soon, the makeup artist arrived and helped Nancy with her makeup.

Luna and Charlie stood beside her silently.

Before the competition, Luna had asked around and found out that Vivian's name was not on the list of participants. But for some reason, the closer they got to the competition, the more anxious Luna felt as if something bad was about to happen.

After Nancy finished her makeup, the competition began.

During the pre-competition drawing of lots, Luna got lucky and drew the number one position for Nancy. As the first contestant, Nancy stood beside the stage, quietly waiting for the host's introduction.

"Now, let me introduce the judging panel for this competition. The first judge, Vivian Lesser!"

Vivian Lesser?

Nancy furrowed her eyebrows slightly. She had never heard this name in the piano world...

Just as she was thinking about this, the host's voice sounded again, "As the youngest pianist in the country, she is the representative of the new generation in the piano industry..."

Nancy's heart skipped a beat. Only one person had this title in the country!

Luna and Charlie, who were standing next to her, also froze for a moment. Luna took a few steps forward and craned her neck to look down.

Upon closer inspection, she was startled!

The person sitting on the far left of the judging panel was none other than Vivian!

"Oh my God!"

Luna turned back in horror and whispered to Nancy and Charlie, "It's... It's... Vivian!"

Nancy's eyes darkened instantly. She thought of a hundred ways Vivian might try to turn the tables, but she never expected it to happen today!

A judge?

Humph...

Did that mean she, as a contestant, would be crushed by Vivian's influence?

Luna quickly walked back to her and looked at her with concern. "Nan, don't worry. There are four judges in total, and Vivian is just one of them..."

"I'm not worried."

Nancy lowered her head and adjusted the hem of her dress. "The one who should be worried now is Vivian. I believe the other three judges will be fair, and if she gives me too low a score, she will only lose credibility. Besides, I believe the audience who came to watch the competition will have a sense of justice."

"Okay."

Charlie gently held Nancy's hand. "Nan, don't be afraid. If Vivian dares to target you, I will make sure the organizers deal with it. I believe the organizers won't allow any dirty tricks in the competition."

"I know."

Nancy lifted her head and smiled at Charlie. "Don't worry. Just because Vivian is a judge doesn't mean I'll underperform."

She tilted her head playfully and said proudly, "Even if I do underperform, I'll still be the one who steals the show!"

"Hehe..."

Charlie chuckled softly. Just then, the host announced the first contestant to come on stage.

He took a step closer to Nancy and gently kissed her forehead. "Go, my queen!"

Luna also encouraged her, "Nan! You're the best!"