A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo) novel Chapter 224

"The Marisol Cup officials and judges are helping clear up the rumors for me."

Theo's dark gaze deepened as he straightened up, his eyes flickering toward her phone.

"This girl is gorgeous and talented? She's like a fairy descended from heaven!"

Sierra, realizing what he was looking at, immediately turned her screen away, feeling slightly embarrassed.

Madison, who had been excitedly scrolling through comments, suddenly paused and smirked at the subtle tension between them. She shot them a knowing look before dramatically stretching.

"Excuse me. You two chat. I'm... starving. Yeah, starving. I'll take a nap now," she said, grinning as she quickly retreated to her room.

Sierra let out a soft laugh, shaking her head as she watched the door close. Then, she felt the couch sink slightly beside her, making her instinctively scoot a little further away.

"They weren't wrong," Theo suddenly responded, his voice smooth and unwavering.

Sierra blinked, looking at him in surprise.

"That piece was played beautifully," he continued, his tone neutral, but his words held weight.

Oh—so that was what he meant.

She chuckled, relaxing a little. "They exaggerated too much."

The timing of the official statements and judge endorsements wasn't random. It was clear they had coordinated it beforehand with only one person who could have made that happen.

She turned to him, her suspicion confirmed. "Uncle Theo, did you ask them to clear my name?"

He beat around the bush. "Your skill speaks for itself."

If she weren't talented, no amount of endorsements would have helped. It would've only backfired, but because she was truly skilled, his intervention only ensured that the truth came to light.

Sierra understood what he meant, and a genuine smile bloomed on her face.

He had told her before that he would back her up. And he did.

A warm feeling spread in her chest—the rare and unfamiliar comfort of being protected.

Her eyes softened slightly as she looked at him. "Thank you."

With the official statement, the judge's confirmations, and the actual video proof of her performance, the public finally started to come to their senses.