“In third place, we have Violet Atkins…in second place, we have Belinda Collins…”
The crowd erupted in murmurs as Belinda accepted her award. It was clear that many people had expected her to win. Of the remaining three finalists, it wasn't clear who had performed better than her.
“And in first place…we have Aurelia Ramsdale.”
The crowd erupted, not in applause, but in exclamations of disbelief. How could Aurelia Ramsdale win when she had not even completed her dance?
Aurelia walked onto the stage, smiling brightly, unbothered by the mixed reaction from the crowd.
Cici Lane was supposed to award the winner herself, but Cynthia made no move to take the trophy.
“I think we are all surprised by these results,” she said. “The supposed winner did not complete her performance
