Chapter 148

One by one, members of the live audience began to speak out, sharing their long-suppressed frustrations online. This led to the inevitable next question on everyone's mind—who was responsible for the sabotage? A flurry of theories began to circulate. First, suspicion fell on the other competitors. However, it was clear that Elena's performances had been targeted since the very first live stream. Rumors suggested Elena had been injured and had missed rehearsals, meaning the others hadn't even seen her act. Furthermore, as an artist signed to Ferrell Entertainment, she was the least likely candidate to be sabotaged from within. Then, public recollection turned to the beginning of the competition. "Yesterday Revisited" had initially been a standout, a reigning champion among performances. Ultimately, however, it was pitted against "Micro Love", creating a dramatic rivalry between the concept of a first love and a last love. This sparked a new wave of speculation. "You don't think