Chapter 217
Chapter 217:
“I understand the situation. Neither of you has any solid proof that the other has plagiarized someone else’s work. Why don’t we do this instead? As a neutral party, I will be overseeing things. I suggest that you two have a showdown right here, right now.”
The crowd buzzed with excitement at the suggestion, their voices overlapping in a wave of enthusiasm.
“Amazing! A showdown! I love it!”
“This is thrilling! Finally, we’ll see who the real copycat is.”
“Carman, just say yes and teach this shameless woman a lesson!”
The fans’ energy surged as they cheered Carman, urging him to accept the challenge.
But beneath their excitement, Carman resisted the idea, both mentally and physically.
It was as if he instinctively knew he couldn’t outshine Janice. Or perhaps, deep down, he had already admitted to himself that his past successes owed more to her guidance than he cared to admit.
“Fine. I’ll accept for Carman,” Yvonne suddenly said.
“Yvonne?” Carman spun around, his heart sinking. It felt like she had just pushed him straight into the fire.
Yvonne gave him a sharp look and whispered firmly, “This is your chance. If you beat Janice, you’ll bury the plagiarism rumors and take your fame to the next level.”
Carman pressed his lips tightly, a strong sense of rejection rising within him.
Yvonne’s voice dropped further, tinged with a challenge. “What’s wrong? Are you scared? Or is it that you can’t create anything without someone else’s help?”
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“How is that even possible?” Carman snapped, irritation crackling in his voice. “It’s just a showdown. I’ll accept it.” He turned sharply to Janice. “Do you dare?”
Janice rolled her eyes, her tone heavy with sarcasm. “Carman, are you seriously challenging me? Do you honestly believe you’re some musical prodigy?”
Carman’s face paled, but he forced a reply. “Whether I’m a genius isn’t for you to decide. Just say it. Are you in or out?”
“Alright, I’ll play,” Janice said with a casual shrug, her agreement effortless. She then threw Nolan a pointed glance. Nolan awkwardly rubbed his nose, avoiding her gaze. It was clear his little plan had been exposed.
He was supposed to confirm Janice’s identity directly, but instead, he had stirred up this drama just to see Janice—or rather, RAIN—perform live.
The last time he met Janice, she had granted him permission to perform “Reborn,” which he eagerly studied as soon as he returned.
After endless comparisons and careful observations, Nolan was absolutely certain now—Janice was RAIN.
His original plan was to meet the legend privately, but the news of her confrontation with Carman changed everything. He dashed over, determined to back her up.
The showdown was a last-minute decision, as hearing RAIN improvise live was a rare opportunity.
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