Rising From Betrayal Reborn As The Family Outcast novel Chapter 63

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Nicole also saw the screenshot Maxwell had shared in the group chat.

She had already come across his original post, as well as the replies from the other four.

Since they followed each other, it was impossible to miss.

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The intention struck her immediately. It was clearly a performance staged for Alicia’s benefit, signaling that their attendance had nothing to do with Nicole.

‘But why doesn’t anyone stop to think about what this means for me?’ she thought bitterly.

This time, the hurt cut deep. She lay face down on the bed and let the tears come.

She couldn’t understand how things had shifted so suddenly. Before, they would never have treated her this way.

Ever since Alicia started threatening to cut ties, everything had veered into uncertain and uneasy territory.

There was a time when Nicole had quietly wished Alicia would simply disappear from the Hammond family, leaving her as the sole young lady in the household.

But now, that no longer seemed like a clever move at all.

Maybe it was better to keep Alicia close. A constant contrast would only make Nicole’s graciousness and restraint shine brighter against Alicia’s willful theatrics.

Unable to contain her frustration any longer, Nicole typed out a message to her mother.

Her phone rang not long after.

After a brief exchange, they settled on a plan, one they would set in motion at Leo’s birthday banquet the following week.

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On the other side of the silence, Alicia hadn’t bothered checking X, but she did notice Maxwell’s message in the group chat.

Its purpose was just as clear to her.

But it made no difference to her now. Whether they came for Nicole or not was irrelevant.

Their whole charade wasn’t for her sake, nor was it about sparing her feelings. It was simply a preemptive move to avoid

another outburst.

What they failed to grasp was she only made a scene when she still cared.

And Alicia didn’t care anymore. She had no energy left for their games, and no desire to engage.

The following day, before the show began, the audience started filing into the theater in advance.

Tickets for the performance had sold out in under ten minutes when they were first released.

Alongside fans of the trainees, many supporters of Nicolas and other celebrities had also turned up.

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Kevin and the three others arrived somewhat late.

By the time they got there, the show was about to start, and nearly every seat was already taken.

Only four spots remained vacant in the reserved family section, so they made their way over.

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As they approached, they noticed Jason sitting right in the center and their seats happened to be placed right next to his.

Without a word, the other three gently nudged Kevin into the spot directly beside Jason.

After sitting down, Kevin looked over at Jason and spoke up. “Mr. Farrell, here for the show too?”

Jason turned his head slightly, his tone indifferent. “Came to see Alicia perform. She gave me a ticket.”

The four of them were certain he had done it on purpose.

What they hadn’t expected was that the only ticket Alicia had asked for was meant for Jason.

Of the group, Austin disliked Jason the most, not because of Nicolas, but due to professional rivalry.

Austin was a well-known heavyweight in investment circles, yet Jason was often referred to as the top authority.

Both came from prominent families and belonged to the same generation, which inevitably invited comparisons.

Despite being several years older than Jason, Austin had always been overshadowed by him.

While Austin had carved out a successful career of his own, mentions of Jason were invariably accompanied by admiration, as if the two weren’t even operating on the same level, a fact that rankled Austin deeply.

Hearing Jason’s remark now only fueled his irritation.

Sitting beside Kevin, Austin turned toward Jason, his expression cold. “Since when did you and my sister get so close?”

He added pointedly, “Whatever your intentions are, I suggest you stay away from her.”

Like the others, Austin was convinced Jason’s interest in Alicia couldn’t be genuine.

Jason raised an eyebrow. “Your sister? If I remember correctly, Alicia has already cut ties with all of you.

“So what exactly entitles you to tell me to stay away? What gives you the right?”

Austin stiffened. “Alicia was just speaking in anger. She could never really cut us off. You’re reading too much into it.”

Even now, he refused to believe Alicia would truly sever their relationship, dismissing it as nothing more than a passing

outburst.

Jason let out a faint, derisive laugh. “You really have no self-awareness, do you?”

Austin fell silent, thinking to himself, ‘Since when did he become so talkative-and so sharp-tongued?

Caleb had been close with Nicolas, Maxwell, and Alicia back in their school days.

Because of Nicolas, he had never gotten along with Jason, and now found him even more irritating.

Leaning forward, Caleb added coolly, “If Alicia’s being nicer to you now, it’s only to get under our skin. Maybe you should be

the one with some self-awareness”

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Inside, Caleb couldn’t help but feel annoyed.

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He thought, ‘Alicia knows exactly how we feel about Jason. Why on earth would she start getting friendly with him now?”

Their frustration was palpable, simmering just beneath the surface.

Jason chuckled softly. “Wow. Get over yourselves.”

Caleb’s expression darkened. “You!”

Before he could finish, the stage lights brightened and the host walked out.

Jason had already shifted his attention to the performance, ignoring them completely.

Caleb could only swallow his retort, silently resolving to find Alicia backstage after the show and ensure she kept her distance from Jason.

As the live broadcast began, the host introduced both the trainees and mentors before inviting the first team, Nicole’s team, onto the stage.

The lights went dark for a moment before a single spotlight illuminated the center.

There stood Nicole in a white gown, beginning the performance not with dance but with a clear, melodic opening vocal.

Gradually, the light expanded to reveal her four fellow trainees, and together the five moved into a coordinated song-and- dance number.

Though modern elements had been woven in, the overall style remained gentle and fluid, creating an aesthetically pleasing

effect.

Then, abruptly, the music shifted, fast-paced and intense.

Felicity entered the stage in a strikingly different outfit, immediately launching into a powerful high note followed by a dynamic, fusion-style dance sequence.

The other four trainees soon joined her, creating a stark stylistic contrast with the earlier segment.

While each part was well-executed on its own, their combination on the same stage felt disjointed, even incongruous.

In the live comment section, fans of Nicole and Felicity were quick to express their admiration, particularly Nicole’s supporters, who praised her ethereal look and graceful presence.

Yet many other viewers voiced their skepticism.

Isn’t this supposed to be a trainee showcase? It feels more like a guest artist concert.]

[The stage composition is so fragmented. It doesn’t flow well at all|

[Weren’t the mentors meant to support the trainees? Their parts seem disproportionately large]

[The choreography keeps them front and center the whole time. Doesn’t that overshadow the actual contestants?]

[I could barely focus on the trainees with the mentors dominating the stage.]

Meanwhile, the online voting channel had opened, and each member of the live audience also held one ticket to cast.

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Since votes could only be submitted for one team, however, the final poll would commence after all four performances.

Next. Simon’s team took the stage. Their performance employed a rotating center, allowing both the mentor and the trainees to take turns leading the choreography.

Neither Simon nor Hannah faltered in their execution, and the overall presentation was polished and cohesive.

Team 3, featuring Nicolas and Maxwell, began with the two mentors in prominent positions before smoothly transitioning to a supporting role, allowing the trainees to shine.

Their arrangement was high-energy, rich with contemporary elements, and performed with precision by every member onstage.

Up to that point, theirs stood as the most seamless and compelling performance of the evening.

Finally, Alicia’s team took the stage. Their arrangement was also high-energy in style, but incorporated a stronger classical foundation.

Both the guest performer and the trainees wore stylized armor, performing with a driving, war.inspired intensity that felt both epic and exhilarating.

Throughout the routine, the center position rotated seamlessly between Alicia and the trainees..

Their execution was not only perfectly synchronized and powerfully delivered. They also integrated a striking passage of Flamenco dance.

The live audience responded with audible gasps and murmurs of appreciation.

“Wow, that was incredible!”

“Alicia looks absolutely stunning.”

“Her movements are so sharp and commanding, like a general leading troops.”

“Okay, that’s it. I’m officially her wife.”

“In your dreams! She’s clearly mine!”

For Kevin and the three others, this was their first time seeing Alicia perform on stage.

Earlier, they had thought Nicole was quite impressive, clearly suited for the entertainment world, especially given how often she spoke of chasing her dream to one day become a celebrated singer or actress.

But after watching Alicia’s performance, they realized Nicole was not in the same league.

Alicia’s vocal and dance skills were visibly solid. On stage, whether she was in the center or positioned at the edges, she drew the eye effortlessly.

She was radiant, compelling, a version of herself they had never seen before.

In that moment, a quiet complexity settled within them.

It suddenly felt clear that she had entered this world not merely to follow Nicolas, but because she truly belonged here.

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