Time was too tight; Lucas didn’t have a chance to fully grasp what had just happened before he rushed back on stage.

A few minutes later, the venue erupted once more with the audience’s enthusiasm at Lucas's reappearance.

"Thank you..."

The young makeup artist handed Emily a cup of water. "Would you like some water?"

The girl’s face was full of admiration and gratitude.

Emily smiled gently. "No, I’m good. You don’t need to thank me. Keep working hard."

The young girl seemed greatly ...