In the wake of Theodore rushing Vanessa to the hospital, Phoebe was left to handle the imminent performance alone. With no one to replace her and the reputation of Reynolds Group at stake, failure was not an option. Glancing down at her gown, she spotted a few drops of fresh blood. She couldn't go on stage like that. At the makeup table, she found a pair of eyebrow scissors, bent down, and carefully cut a slit in the hem of her dress. With a swift tear, she removed the bloodstained fabric and tossed it in the trash before hurrying towards Stage 3.@@novelbin@@

Seated at the piano, the previous act ended to thunderous applause as the platform rose. A spotlight shone down on her, and Phoebe closed her eyes, clearing her mind of all distractions.

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