The performances began right after the host stepped aside.
First was Carla's performance.
The girl stepped behind the veil and started singing.
Her vocals were strong, even worthy of a compliment, given she was someone who always rode on someone else's coattails.
Everyone clapped in appreciation once her performance ended, and Beatrice smiled at Sophia and Andrew.
"She will win for sure," Beatrice said, hoping to receive some positive appreciation for her efforts, but to her surprise, Andrew just looked at her blankly before nodding emotionlessly.
Her smile faltered.
She didn't know what it was, but these days she could feel Andrew was growing a bit colder to her, and the thought made her mad.
She forced a smile back as the cameras were repeatedly aimed at her, then looked at the stage.
The judges jotted down some points in their notebooks, which would help them decide.
