Rising From Betrayal Reborn As The Family Outcast novel Chapter 33

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As expected, the trainees present didn’t hesitate and shouted loudly, “Yes, please.” They all wanted to hear Alicia’s singing for themselves.

They had all searched online before, but there were very few videos of Alicia singing or dancing.

Alicia was mostly heard in group vocals or harmonies, and during dance routines, she was always positioned in the corner. The camera hardly ever focused on her, almost as if she wasn’t there at all.

Maxwell even slammed his hand on the table and shouted, “Yeah.”

Everyone present, along with the audience, went silent for a moment, thinking, ‘And they say he’s not a simp?’

Nicolas didn’t slam the table, but he laughed and joined in, saying, “Yes”

Although Alicia had entered the entertainment industry to follow Nicolas’s footsteps, by the time she joined LUMIA, they had already had a fight.

At that time, Nicolas had been so focused on filming that he barely paid attention to her activities in LUMIA. He figured that since Alicia had signed with Starlight Entertainment and her manager was Haley, Haley would surely take care of Alicia.

Nicolas hadn’t expected Haley to be a backstabber. Not only did she fail to look out for Alicia, but Haley deliberately sabotaged Alicia and tarnished her reputation.

Now Nicolas was curious to see what Alicia sounded like when she first entered the industry.

Simon and Hannah were curious too, and they said, “Yes.”

Nicole didn’t particularly want to watch, but given the situation, objecting was pointless.

Plus, in front of Nicolas and the others, Nicole had always played the role of someone who wanted to be on good terms with Alicia. Nicole pretended not to understand why Alicia always rejected and disliked her.

Nicole had built the persona of someone who, despite feeling powerless, was making every effort to be Alicia’s friend. If Nicole spoke against it now, that carefully constructed image would collapse.

So, Nicole forced a smile and echoed, “Yes.” Inside, however, she was fuming at Haley.

Nicole thought, ‘Didn’t Haley say she deleted all the videos from before Alicia got blacklisted? How does Marley even have this video? And why now, of all times, would he show it?’

Nicole couldn’t help but think of Jason and suspected that Lucent Media’s PR team had orchestrated this behind the scenes.

Nicole felt an intense irritation bubbling up inside her. She thought, ‘Back in middle school, Jason and Alicia were rivals. Why the sudden change of heart? Why did he sign Alicia and take on the role of her manager?

She continued thinking, ‘I need to find a way to get closer to Jason later. I absolutely cannot let him team up with Alicia and help her clean up her name!

If Marley hadn’t brought it up, Felicity might have almost forgotten this incident. But now that it came to mind, the memory left a sharp impression.

Back when LUMIA had just formed, Alicia had been the prettiest member and hence the most popular. That day during a live broadcast, Alicia sang a song, and the chatroom exploded with praise.

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The performances of the other four members were completely overshadowed by Alicia. At the time, they all felt a twinge of resentment but didn’t show it.

They didn’t think they were worse than Alicia, they just believed they didn’t know how to work the crowd like she did.

Later, as the other four members gradually showcased their talents and gained popularity, that video disappeared. They all assumed the manager had taken it down, but they were secretly pleased with the result.

Felicity hadn’t expected the production team to dig up that video now. Still, she didn’t oppose it. She thought, ‘Fine, let them play the video. My performance will definitely outshine Alicia’s anyway.’

With all the guests agreeing, the Radiance: The Idol Journey team immediately copied the video and projected it onto the giant screen on stage. Everyone turned to watch, and the audience kept their eyes glued to the screen through the livestream.

When LUMIA had formed, Felicity had been designated the center, so she went on stage first.

She chose an upbeat, high-energy song, singing and dancing at the same time. There was no denying it that LUMIA had become a top-tier girl group for a reason. Their talent was undeniable.

Nicole’s dance moves were powerful, and her vocals were steady with controlled breath. Overall, her performance was impressive.

Next were the other three members. One performed a robot dance, showing strong rhythm. Two others focused on singing -one a high-pitched, technically flashy song, and the other an intense, rhythmic track. Both delivered solid performances,

each with distinctive vocals.

Finally, Alicia appeared. She sat on a high stool, holding a guitar, singing as she played. The first thing the audience noticed was how strikingly beautiful she looked.

Alicia sang a light, lyrical song. On the surface, it seemed simple, not particularly challenging, but when Alicia started singing with that smile, everyone felt refreshed and touched. It sounded absolutely beautiful.

Her voice wasn’t just pleasant; it drew listeners into the song’s carefree rhythm. It felt like going on a sunny outing or a fun little trip. The whole song carried a bright, cheerful energy that made people feel happy just by listening.

The audience noticed that Alicia didn’t rely on flashy techniques, but she put her heart into it and made the song come alive. When it ended, everyone felt genuinely amazed.

[This is too good.]

[No wonder Sean loves this song and still remembers it. I love it too.]

[Who exactly said Alicia can’t sing? If this is bad, then what are we?]

[I wasn’t a big fan of Alicia before, but I can’t find a single flaw after hearing this.]

[I’m not a professional, but hearing her sing lifts my mood instantly. It feels so cheerful]

(Even though the other four were showing off skills, Alicia’s performance is still my favorite. It’s truly beautiful]

[Not only does she sound amazing, but Alicia is also stunningly beautiful]

[Same here. I didn’t care for her before, but now her looks and her voice completely drew me in.]

[Finally, someone else gets it. Alicia’s fans don’t just like her looks-we love her voice too]

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[By the way, I tried to find this video to save and replay it, but I can’t seem to find it anywhere. What’s going on?]

[Me too. Listening to it once isn’t nearly enough.]

At that moment, a viewer’s comment popped up on the live feed: [There’s some insider info. Back then, Alicia performed this song so well that she gained a ton of fans during the livestream.

[Later, because of her good looks and her singing, a lot of people got into LUMIA, which also boosted the popularity of the other members. Actually, when the group first debuted, Alicia was by far the most popular.

[But once the other four started gaining attention, all of Alicia’s solo performances and dance clips were deleted. As for who deleted them, you can figure that out yourselves.

[Also, when the group debuted, Alicia wasn’t the main vocalist, but she still had quite a few solo parts. By about half a year later, her role in LUMIA’s stage performances was reduced to only choruses and harmonies.

[Even in dance routines, Alicia was always in the corner, with hardly any camera time. The other four members got singles produced for them by the company, but Alicia didn’t get a single one. And she was labeled as the “dead weight” of LUMIA.

[Even more interesting, every time Alicia got criticized, the group’s fans and the other members’ fans actually increased. Enough said. I better stop before I get banned.]

The comment set the audience off.

[Oh my god. The more I think about it, the scarier it gets.]

[Just based on this song, there’s no way Alicia’s dead weight. I work in music, I can tell there’s no autotune in the video.]

[Never mind the rest. This one song alone could have been released as a single.]

[No wonder I couldn’t find the video anywhere. It had been deleted.]

[I listened to the recording Alicia posted on X before, the one where she was talking to her manager. Alicia said she was treated like a cash cow. I didn’t get it before, but now it all makes sense.]

[So, Alicia was used as a stepping stone. Then they just kicked her out once they’ve gotten what they wanted?]

[And it wasn’t just kicking her out. She was completely being exploited.]

[All I can say is, LUMIA’s manager is ruthless, and Starlight Entertainment is just as bad. They’re horrible.]

[Don’t forget Alicia’s four former teammates who kept hinting that Alicia bullied them. They’re just as shady.]

(Oh my god. The so-called “bully” in the group didn’t even have solo parts to sing and got pushed to the corner for dance, with barely any camera time. It makes me wonder if I even know what bullying really means anymore.]

[From the livestream until now, I feel like it’s actually Felicity who’s acting all high and mighty. I’m curious how she could have been bullied by Alicia.]

The viewers kept digging, sensing that something was off, and started hunting for clues.

Naturally, Felicity’s fans jumped in to defend her, constantly insisting that in this video, the one performing best was clearly the all-around Felicity. Fans of the other three members also spoke up to support their idols.

But the audience had eyes and ears of their own. They could judge for themselves and they weren’t buying any of it.

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Alicia’s fans couldn’t hold back either and directly clashed with the other four members’ fans. Darren’s fans and some viewers joined in to support them.

The fans of the four members, feeling cornered, posted comments.

[One video doesn’t mean anything. What really counts is who’s trending right now.]

[Whether Alicia or Felicity is better, the next stage performance will show.]

[Alicia’s fans and supporters should worry about how awkward it’ll be if nobody picks her next.]

[Exactly. Instead of stanning Alicia nonstop, let’s just wait and see what happens next.]

[Let their skills do the talking.]

One of Alicia’s fans replied: [I don’t want to argue with you guys and ruin the experience for other viewers. Let’s just wait and see.]

No matter what, they all trusted and supported Alicia. The fans even reminded everyone in their group chats that it was okay to point out mistakes, but arguing with others would mess up our public image with the audience.

Alicia’s fans definitely came across as more likable. Moreover, this song had already begun changing the audience’s impression of Alicia as dead weight.

Many of the trainees present also got excited and were very impressed after hearing Alicia sing.

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