Lily's POV:
Two years ago, I stood in front of a microphone, belting out the first note to the camera.
The staff mentioned that my voice sounded a bit tense—investors were coming today, and they hoped I'd be in better form.
I nodded eagerly in agreement. I was desperate for money. Tessa was still in the hospital, and the medical bills were piling up daily.
The judges praised me, and afterward, a staff member told me that the investors had specifically asked for my name.
I was thrilled. After all, being favored by the investors meant more popularity and exposure.
But what I hadn't expected was that after that, the show kept delaying my recordings until Clara appeared before me with her contract and a bag of money.
Clara was thin but vibrant, saying she could help me but also hoped I
