"Mr. Harrison, please don't misunderstand. Anna is my classmate, how could I possibly... do such a thing?" Natalie felt Jimmy's suspicion and could only use "honey trap" by moving closer to him.
"Cancel their eligibility and hand over the surveillance footage to the police." Jimmy's deep voice sounded again like a thunderbolt to Natalie and Bethany who slumped to the ground until security pulled them away.
"Continue." Jimmy turned his gaze towards Anna who had been clinging onto Bryce's arm.
Bryce could feel the cold glare that was about to freeze him solid before he subtly pushed Anna away. "Anna, why don't you show off your talent now? I believe in you; you have what it takes."
"Can I really do it? I'm so embarrassed right now; other judges must be laughing at me," Anna said awkwardly.
"Laugh at you? Impossible!" Bryce shook his head quickly. "With this exclusive custom-made suit jacket on you, they will see you in a different light. Believe in yourself; you will succeed."
Bryce's encouragement finally made Anna's bitter face break into a brilliant smile as her star-like eyes shone with confidence. "I will definitely succeed!"
Taking a deep breath, she confidently walked towards the circular stage.
As melodious music began playing slowly, Anna immediately captivated everyone's attention.
Jimmy's meaningful gaze remained fixed on Anna.
Anna calmly sang on stage while knowing full well that his intense possessiveness was scaring her out of her wits.
"Jimmy, calm down," Bryce warned him softly. "You are Mr. Harrison of J. S Entertainment now while she is still my girlfriend."
Feeling the gaze of his good buddy who seemed to want to devour Anna, Bryce whispered jokingly with a playful smile on his lips.
"Calm down?"
Jimmy raised his eyebrows and his sparkling pupils did not hide his interest in Anna.
"She is destined to be mine," Jimmy said confidently.
After singing a song, Anna nervously waited for the result.
When the judge announced that Anna had been selected as a trainee, she was so excited that she almost jumped up.
"Mia, I made it! We can now find our place together in the entertainment industry."
Anna happily grabbed Mia's hand and shook it excitedly, completely unaware that there was no trace of happiness in Mia's eyes.
"Anna, congratulations." Bryce said as he approached Anna.
"Bryce, thank you for your encouragement. I... I will treat you to dinner later. I'll wait for you at the company entrance and I... won't leave until I see you."
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