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159: Contestant No. 17

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Danice went back to her booth, and her friends immediately asked what her theme was. She handed them the paper.

As expected, when they saw it, they frowned.

“This is a bit… vague. I wouldn’t say it’s weak, but it’s definitely not strong. I think this is the hardest theme to portray among all of them,” Aldrin said, looking at Danice with concern. “How can you be this unlucky? You’re even unluckier than the sixth contestant.”

Regina narrowed her eyes. As Aldrin said, this theme was the hardest so far, especially with the time constraints and the lack of a wow factor for the audience.

“Is this really bad luck, or is it rigged?” she asked.

Regina’s instinct was sharp. She could immediately tell something was off. This theme was clearly different from the others that had appeared so far.

Danice told them about the strange incident during the draw, and their expressions darkened.

However, even if it was rigged, they had no evidence. They also couldn’t complain—time was running out. In five
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  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   163: Do you recognize me?

    “Why did you stop?” Jenny’s voice came from behind, followed by Regina and Aldrin’s bickering.Sophia cursed under her breath and quickly stood up. She couldn’t let others see her in such a state. Otherwise, rumours will spread.She glanced at Julian—who was still looking at Danice.“Sir, I’ll guide you to the parking lot,” she said quickly, trying to regain his attention.Danice looked at the two of them.It seemed they had already met.What had they been doing earlier?“What’s going on? Why is there a traffic jam at the door?” Aldrin’s voice snapped her out of her thoughts.Danice turned her gaze away from the two of them.Whatever was going on between them had nothing to do with her.“Nothing,” she replied calmly.She pushed the door wider and stepped fully outside.Danice bowed politely to Julian in greeting, then walked past him. Her eyes were completely devoid of warmth, as though she were acknowledging nothing more than a stranger—someone as distant as a classmate next door wit

  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   162: Special Guest

    The contestants returned backstage. Some were celebrating, while others packed their things gloomily.Especially among the six participants who had joined the competition in hopes of being admitted into the department—many of them were crying as their teammates tried to comfort them.Compared to the seniors, they were far more desperate. Some had simply been unlucky with their themes, while others were eliminated because their talent still couldn’t measure up. In the end, none of them made it into the top ten.A few of them stopped by Danice’s booth. They knew she was just like them—someone trying to enter Starlight through this competition. Although they felt bitter about falling short, they sincerely wished her well.“I’m bitter that I couldn’t make it into the top ten. But among everyone here, you deserve it. Most of us drew bad themes, yet you still performed so well. Honestly, I’m rooting for you to win.”Danice was surprised by their sudden words. She looked at the contestants s

  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   161: In Top Ten

    When Danice returned backstage, her friends applauded her.“That was an amazing performance, Danice!”“No wonder you didn’t need a scenario. You didn’t need a script at all—you pulled it off perfectly.”Her friends congratulated her, and some of the other contestants applauded as well.Earlier backstage, much like in the audience hall, everyone had been silent. They had been so captivated by the emotions on the screen that they hadn’t even noticed the five minutes pass.Some contestants murmured among themselves.“When I saw the theme on the projector, I thought he was doomed. Contestant number seventeen is incredibly talented.”“He is one of those people who didn’t pass the audition, right? I wonder why—he is clearly so skilled.”“Maybe he failed the background screening. Still, I think this performance alone might earn him a free pass from the dean and the other instructors for the upcoming rounds. Who knows? He might even make it into the top three.”At one of the booths, Sophia cl

  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   160: Self-Identity

    Danice didn’t have time to think about why Julian was there as a judge, or how she had mistaken him for Renee, because the timer suddenly started, forcing her to perform as the seconds ticked away.She had to abandon all stray thoughts and fully embrace her role.Danice closed her eyes to steady herself. The buzzing sound began, and the frantic pounding of her heart gradually slowed. Her chaotic thoughts emptied, one by one.In her mind, only calmness remained.She thought of her past self—the life beyond the closed gates.When the timer officially began, she opened her eyes. Her confidence was gone. What remained were anxiety, nervousness, and uncertainty as she glanced around. She had returned to what she once was—the timid Danice.The spotlight shone down on her, and she flinched, as if blinded by the intensity of the light. She squinted, instinctively trying to hide her face, as though afraid of being seen.On the massive screen above the stage, Danice’s expression was magnified—c

  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   159: Contestant No. 17

    Danice went back to her booth, and her friends immediately asked what her theme was. She handed them the paper.As expected, when they saw it, they frowned.“This is a bit… vague. I wouldn’t say it’s weak, but it’s definitely not strong. I think this is the hardest theme to portray among all of them,” Aldrin said, looking at Danice with concern. “How can you be this unlucky? You’re even unluckier than the sixth contestant.”Regina narrowed her eyes. As Aldrin said, this theme was the hardest so far, especially with the time constraints and the lack of a wow factor for the audience.“Is this really bad luck, or is it rigged?” she asked.Regina’s instinct was sharp. She could immediately tell something was off. This theme was clearly different from the others that had appeared so far.Danice told them about the strange incident during the draw, and their expressions darkened.However, even if it was rigged, they had no evidence. They also couldn’t complain—time was running out. In five

  • The Ugly Duckling: Rise of the Forsaken Wife   158: Theme Draw

    The competition went on. Since Danice was in the latter half, having drawn number twelve, she had plenty of idle time on the backstage.“So that’s Sophia, huh? Do you guys know each other?” Aldrin asked. He and the others had noticed the strange looks Sophia and her team were sending their way.They immediately sensed the tension and the bad vibe.“We’re cousins—unfortunately,” Danice answered.Her brief reply was instantly understood by her friends. They could tell right away that her relationship with this so-called cousin was far from good.“She’s a senior and almost won the competition before. There’s no other reason for her to join other than just to crush you,” Regina realized the situation instantly. Her fighting spirit was ignited. “You gave a great answer earlier, Danice. Show her you can snatch victory from her.”“That’s right. She probably thinks this will be an easy win,” Aldrin said, his eyes glinting. “She’s greatly mistaken.”“Surprise them,” Shaun added.Her friends’ s

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