Charlotte smiled pleasantly. “Thank you to all the judges, mentors, and the audience here today. I admired your insight to have chosen the three of us so much that I couldn't help but fall!”
Her tactful words had not only complimented the crowd but had also helped her out of her predicament by injecting a touch of humor.
The audience at the scene burst into warm applause again.
The host also smiled. “We would like to invite the mayor of Lake City, Mr. Field, the president of the International Piano Association, Mr. Powell, and the director of Lake City Theater to present the awards to our winners!”
The three honorary figures immediately came to the stage with different trophies and certificates in their hands.
The three heavy trophies in their hands were made of actual gold.
Although they were similar in shape, their weight differed significantly.
The champion's trophy weighed about two pounds and had a minimum market value of close to one million.
However, its value paled in comparison to the meaning it entailed.
As the champion of the piano competition held by the International Piano Association, the bearer of the title would find the concerts they conduct in any city in the world selling out within minutes.
The weight of the other two trophies decreased accordingly, though the runner-up and the second runner-up were also honors that were impressive in their own right.
Olivia received her trophy excitedly. “I would like to thank Ashlyn,” she gushed in response to the host's interview question. “Without her, I wouldn't be where I am today. “
Olivia received her trophy excitedly. “I would like to thank Ashlyn,” she gushed in response to the host's interview question. “Without her, I wouldn't be where I am today. “
Ashlyn raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Being accustomed to seeing the girl scowl, Ashlyn found the change over Olivia a little disconcerting.
What's going on exactly? First, she defended Charlotte by humiliating Jenny, and then, she started saying that she would protect her rival in love. And now, she's thanking me?
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