By the time Ashlyn reached the Concert Hall, the performers were already conducting their final rehearsal.
But after scanning the hall, she noticed Janet was not around.
This made Ashlyn pursed her lips in displeasure.
After that, she turned around to the crew who all greeted her respectfully.
Ashlyn nodded and turned to Pierre and the other co-producers. “I’m sorry. Janet may not be able to perform later. Something had happened to the Smiths and we’ve lost contact with her.”
“Lost contact with her?” Pierre exclaimed.
“Yes,” Ashlyn replied. “She has been out of contact for some time now, so she most likely couldn’t act in the sketch later. I think we have to come out with another program now.”
“Ms. Berry, I think it would be best to get an idol or any popular young celebrity to save the show,” Lisa uttered as a hint of delight flashed across her eyes.
It was so fast that no one could catch it, yet it didn’t escape Ashlyn keen eyes.
She just smiled with her head low and replied in a slightly panicked voice, “No way! The idol has never practiced with us before, so she most likely couldn’t play the character well. If we messed up this performance, I will be the one to bear the wrath of the higher-ups, which I don’t want to face at all.”
Lisa approached Ashlyn in her long, red dress and patted her shoulders.
The delight in her thickened as she saw how panicked Ashlyn looked. With a gloating tone, Lisa comforted Ashlyn over her misfortune.
“Well, you shouldn’t worry too much, Ms. Berry. Who knows, Janet will be here later. After all, the sketch is one of the most important programs for the night.”
“I shall discuss with the co-producers about this then,” Ashlyn replied and turned to the crew. “Alright, you guys continue with your practice and rehearsal. The Gala Night is going to start at 7 PM sharp, so keep yourselves refreshed and do your best, ok?”
“Ok!” Everyone answered in their booming voices.
After that, Ashlyn dragged the co-producers to the backstage.
Unlike the bustle on the stage, the place was silent and only filled with props and costumes.
There was no one around at all.
Ashlyn’s usually cool demeanor was laced with a hint of panic. “Pierre, do you have any idea on how to solve this? The Gala Night is starting soon, but Janet is missing now.”
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