Smith and David returned to the practice room and gathered all the group members.

Facing the young women, Smith's face was stern with a hint of anger, "What’s this mess? On the very first day of the training camp, you create such trouble. If you don’t want to stay here, then all of you can leave!"

The girls stood silent and subdued, not daring to breathe too loudly.

When David had previously told them to leave, they were defiant, not really believing that the organizers would give him such authority.

After all, with 25 members in the group, losing 23 would leave only Nancy and Linda. How would the competition proceed?

But now, hearing Smith himself utter those words, they dared not question it any longer…

Seeing their fearful and subdued appearance, Smith’s expression softened slightly. "Yvonne has already packed up and left. If you don’t want to follow in her footsteps, train properly and stop playing petty tricks."

With that, he left the room, feeling he had given Charlie a satisfactory explanation.

Stepping out of the office, Smith took a deep breath, relieved that he had managed to satisfy Charlie with his handling of the situation.

Glancing back at his office, he chuckled to himself and walked in the opposite direction.

With Smith gone, David fixed a stern gaze on the remaining girls. His voice was harsh as he declared, "Since you all seem so opposed to Nancy and Linda, I have decided that this practice room will be exclusively for them from now on. No one else is allowed in, understood?"

The girls nodded vigorously. Anything was better than being expelled.

After David dismissed the girls, they quickly left the room as if a heavy burden had been lifted off their shoulders.

Linda, who had been eyeing the piano eagerly, immediately sat down at it. Looking up at David, she blinked her eyes with a smile and asked, "Teacher, could you give me some guidance?"

David had a soft spot for Nancy, and by extension, for Linda as her close friend.

"Alright, I'll guide you first. When your instructors arrive, I'll go check the other rooms."

Although he was angry at what just happened, he was willing to teach the other girls.

Soon enough, Andrew and Patrick arrived.

Searching for Nancy and Linda. Fortunately, Linda's room was right at the entrance, making it easy for them to find her.

"Linda, there you are. Then I'll go look for Nan," Andrew said as he was about to leave.

Linda quickly stood up, stopping him. "Uncle, no need to look for her. Nan will be back soon."

She said proudly, patting the piano in front of her. "Starting today, this practice room is exclusively for Nan and me. You can come here directly to find us in the future."

Exclusive?

Andrew and Patrick exchanged surprised glances.

They didn't ask further details and joined Linda in the room.

David, who had been sitting quietly, had understood some things from their conversation.

His gaze lingered on Andrew’s face, filled with disbelief.

"You are Nancy’s Master?"