My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace novel Chapter 208

That day was the middle school dance competition, and he had signed Xan up for it. As the president of the entire student council, he was there on the judges' panel to cheer her on.

On stage, Xan wore a flowing white ballet dress, her movements graceful and lively, truly resembling an adorable little swan.

Isabella saw the smile on his face and thought he remembered. She continued, "Back then, I barely knew the basics of dance and my performance was far from Xan’s. I only got second place. But after that, I practiced dance relentlessly and found my own style. If it were now..."

"If it were now, you'd still lose."

Samuel interrupted her bluntly, his dismissive tone dousing her like a cold shower, visibly changing her expression.

At that middle school dance competition, she had indeed lost to Xanthea. However, she had dedicated the next ten years to rigorous practice and had become a highly acclaimed dancer in the industry. Even her detractors couldn't find fault with her dancing.

She had also appeared on numerous dance reality shows, showcasing her skills in hopes that he would notice her someday.

But why?

"I heard that Ms. Taylor has recently been competing with Xan for the lead role in 'Realm of Illusions' and ended up losing just like before?"

"If you keep comparing yourself to her and competing like you did in school, I'd advise you to give up early. Xan has gained millions of fans with just one song. Once the drama she’s filming airs, her popularity will be unimaginable."

"Don't be afraid, no one will see now. Hurry back to the dorm," he said gently.

Gratefully, she looked up at him and whispered thanks in a barely audible voice.

"It's okay, I have a cute little sister about your age at home."

His voice was so gentle, and his smile was so deeply etched in her heart that she fell hopelessly in love with him from then on, just like the other girls who followed him around. Collecting every piece of information about him, just seeing him from a distance or hearing a few words from him would make her so happy that she couldn't sleep for days.