The venue became noisy again, and the scene was almost uncontrollable.
At this moment, anyone with a bit of sense knew that something was wrong, and Caleb Tomlinson and Yaretzi Elwes couldn’t appear as advertised.
So everyone jeered to see the show crew and hosts embarrassed. There wasn’t much malice, but the commotion was headache-inducing.
“Why are these people so fixated on Caleb Tomlinson and Yaretzi Elwes?”
A female host furrowed her brows. “I think Darnell sings much better than them. If I had to choose, I’d rather hear Darnell sing.”
Several female students beside her nodded in agreement, their faces full of admiration. “Yes, Darnell sings better. He’s handsome and elegant.”
One girl even turned to shout at Karlee, “Karlee, let Darnell sing another song! It will definitely quiet these jeers.”
Many participating students agreed that if Darnell sang another song, it would surely dissipate the noise.
Although Darnell wasn’t a pop star, his heavenly voice was enough to calm people.
“Oh, come on! Keep your wits!”
Before Karlee could respond, Lisa interjected coldly, “The audience wants to see stars and celebrities now, not just good singers.”
“Many people sing well on social media, but can their worth and popularity compare to stars?”
A female host pouted. “That’s not necessarily true. Darnell’s voice is heavenly.”
“If he sang to me all day, I’d listen all day.”
She swooned. “Forget about Caleb Tomlinson and Yaretzi Elwes.”
Many girls echoed her sentiment. Even without comparing voices, Darnell’s looks alone surpassed Caleb Tomlinson’s.
Hearing these praises made Lisa’s face darken further. She pointed outside and said,
“If Darnell were that great, people outside wouldn’t be shouting for Caleb Tomlinson and Yaretzi Elwes. They’d be shouting for Darnell to sing another song. Girls, stop swooning and think of a way to handle this…”
“Darnell! Darnell!”
Before Lisa finished speaking, the girls outside started screaming Darnell’s name. Moved by his song, they found out his name through various channels and began shouting towards the stage.
“Darnell! Sing another song! Darnell! Sing another song!”
The girls’ shouts were more enthusiastic than the boys’, quickly making Darnell’s name surge in popularity.
In the corner, Raelynn wanted to join in, but when she saw Saul’s disdainful expression, she thought better of it and kept quiet.
Karlee had been holding her phone and trying to call Darnell but getting no answer.
“Where did that bastard go?”
She knew that if Darnell performed again now, it would minimize the negative impact. However, he seemed to have disappeared after his performance.
Seeing people shouting Darnell’s name louder than Caleb Tomlinson and Yaretzi Elwes’s made Alexander furious. He sent out several more messages.
He decided to sabotage tonight’s event!
Soon, shouts of “Caleb And Yaretzi” echoed from various corners again.
As the scene grew chaotic, the lights on the stage and in the audience went out one by one, instantly quieting everyone down.
As Karlee and others paused in surprise, there was another snap sound. A spotlight hit the entrance, casting a silhouette on the brick wall.
From the shadow, it was clear that it was a woman with a voluptuous figure, tall and alluring-an absolute vision of beauty.
As the shadow grew larger, the stunning figure became clearer. She wore a striking red dress, her long hair elegantly pinned up, exuding a sense of grandeur. Her collarbone was exposed, and her skin was smooth and glowing.
With long legs, she wore no stockings, her calves shining under the bright lights, presenting a captivating sight for all to behold.
On her feet were a pair of chic, stylish red high heels that perfectly enveloped her delicate feet. Her makeup was vibrant yet tasteful, enhancing her natural beauty without crossing into the realm of gaudiness.
She didn’t speak, her expression serene and beautiful.
Nor did she smile, radiating an icy elegance that kept everyone at bay.
Such beauty was truly breathtaking.
Someone in the crowd recognized the woman in red and gasped, “Makenna Frances!”
Lisa, wide-eyed, exclaimed, “How is this even possible?”
This shout seemed like magic. It instantly ignited excitement throughout the venue while making the coldly still woman turn her face slightly.
Three more spotlights shot over while music played loudly, silencing all noise with its grandeur.
“There’s a fire starting in my heart.”
“Reaching a fever pitch and it’s bringing me out the dark.”
Like a queen, Makenna Frances gracefully descended the steps, microphone in hand. Under the gathering lights, she commanded attention with her stunning beauty.
As she drew closer, the chilling aura around her intensified. Her powerful presence left everyone in awe of her star quality.
“The scars of your love remind me of us.”
“They keep me thinking that we almost had it all.”
With those words, Makenna reached the ground and pointed to the stage, calling out, “Darnell!”
As her voice echoed, another spotlight illuminated the previously unnoticed stage, revealing a young man in black lying diagonally.
To everyone’s astonishment, it was Darnell.
At that moment, he shed his previous playful demeanor, his eyes sharp and frosty, his features now etched with a new, cool intensity. He began to sing in a deep, resonant voice,
“The scars of your love, they leave me breathless. I can’t help feeling.”
“We could have had it all.”
The crowd fell into a haunting silence. This was not the Darnell they had just witnessed. There was a powerful blend of tenderness and dominance in his performance, captivating everyone present.
Makenna Frances had now approached him, her demeanor still regal and fierce. She leaned against Darnell’s back, her presence enchanting and alluring.
Darnell tilted his head back, his eyes sharp as swords, as he gently caressed Makenna Frances’ delicate face.
Their gazes locked, lips nearly touching, conveying an intoxicating chemistry that captivated the audience’s hearts.
They appeared to be a perfect match, a sentiment echoed by everyone in attendance.
The next moment, Makenna Frances and Darnell sang in unison, “Rolling in the deep…”
“You had my heart inside of your hand.”
“And you played it, to the beat.”
Their powerful, resonant voices merged in a breathtaking harmony, the music coursing through the air like brilliant lightning, imbued with confidence and endless allure, shaking the hearts of everyone listening.
Darnell’s signature coolness blended seamlessly with Makenna Frances’ striking allure, their voices intertwining effortlessly, elevating the atmosphere.
Their commanding performance exuded an otherworldly arrogance, akin to royalty addressing their subjects, effortlessly pointing to the world around them.
“But you played it.”
“You played it.”
“You played it to the beat.”
As they delivered the final lines, Makenna Frances and Darnell struck a pose that encapsulated the moment.
Darnell sat on the ground, his face raised, while Makenna Frances pressed against his back, her face turned downward, her arm draped around his neck as he held her chin.
It was breathtaking! Extraordinary!
The venue was enveloped in silence, no one daring to break the spell, all eyes fixed on the magnificent stage and the noble duo.
They had stunned the crowd into awe!