Chapter 730 The lyrics effortlessly echoed his innermost sentiments.
Love, a concept previously elusive, only found definition when he crossed paths with her.
In his world, affection was reserved solely for Lindsey; he couldn't fathom offering it elsewhere.
The harmonious blend of the music and his resonant voice lent a distinctiveness to the song, infusing it with a unique allure.
After the song, the applause lasted for a long time.
The judges led the ovation, and Sumner, graciously acknowledging their praise, rose and bowed.
Surprisingly explosive, Sumner's impassioned rendition surpassed Lindsey's expectations; his emotional rendition nearly rivaled the original singer.
Sumner's rise in rank seemed inevitable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs the commenting commenced, Selah, the first judge, provided her insights.
"Though not a music expert, I must say your clarity and emotional depth were evident.
The stage presence is very stunning.
"However, her smile belied the underlying critique.
"Yet, the transitions between highs and lows lack seamless fluidity.
There's room for improvement in practice; the journey off-stage holds more refinement.
" Selah pinpointed other nuances and offered pointed remarks, outlining Sumner's imperfections and the path toward enhancement.
"Thank you, Ms.
Potter.
I'll take your words to heart," Sumner responded dutifully.
Selah's critique left the offstage audience stunned into silence.
Her unyielding words directed towards their own company's trainee struck as unexpectedly severe.
It portrayed the Lindnita Artists Agency as both serious and accountable, alleviating concerns of a potentially biased competition.
However, it also underscored the show's fairness and transparency, bolstering its reputation.
Kristy made the comment next.
Lindsey, privy to Kristy's penchant for official jargon, couldn't help but roll her eyes.
When Kristy found fault with Sumner, her remarks becinexplicable.
"Your performance lacks intensity, the essence of unrequited love.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBut nonetheless, it holds promise, considering you're a newcomer.
Lindsey dismissed Kristy's critique as neither professional nor fair, refusing to take it seriously.
Carole's critique, in contrast, resonated as more professional, offering constructive feedback on Summer's singing and stage performance.
The other judges followed suit, praising Sumner's performance in their individual assessments. Eliminating the highest and lowest scores, Sumner emerged with a surprising high score of 9.
3, a result even Lindsey hadn't anticipated.
The electrifying opening set a high bar, leaving the contestants in the wings visibly nervous.
The subsequent contestant, a trainee from Gallop Entertainment, graded the stage with an ancient-style dance performance.
Perhaps due to Sumner's outstanding performance, the contestant left the audience m underwhelmed with a dance that could only be described as mediocre, lacking highlights and excitement. However, (Kristy's reaction was surprisingly different.
Despite previously criticizing Sumner, she now praised the ordinary dance, highlighting the contestant's unique charm. Kristy commended the flexibility and coordination of the contestant's movements. According to her, the contestant successfully conveyed the mood of the dance music.