Chapter 154

"I saw a video of you singing the demo for 'Micro Love' in the recording studio. It was utterly breathtaking! I'm enchanted by your talent! There have been many unkind rumors about you online, Alyssa. But I want you to know you're better than all of them! "Elena is a professional singer. Who knows how many years she's practiced to get where she is? But you, Alyssa—you're just singing as a hobby, and you've already reached such incredible heights! "I truly believe the demo of 'Micro Love' is just as good as the live performance of 'Yesterday Revisited'!" Alyssa offered a modest, slightly awkward smile. "Thank you for your support, but that might be a bit of an overstatement." "Not at all!" the man insisted, building toward his final question. "Alyssa, did you sing the demo for 'Micro Love' yourself?" Though she appeared hesitant and almost resigned, Alyssa nodded and confirmed, "Yes, I sang it myself." Her earlier shiftiness made this direct admission all the more impactful. While