Faced with no other option, Ariana devised a contingency plan with the crew.

Plan A was the best-case scenario: Sarah would arrive on time and the performance would proceed without a hitch. But in the event of her absence, Plan B would come into effect. Just before the live broadcast began, the host would announce to the already-seated audience that Sarah had withdrawn from the competition.

All the participants had arrived at the rehearsal except for Sarah.

Betsy felt a chill in her nose and tightened the scarf around her neck, burying her nose. She whispered to Ariana, “I went to watch the rehearsal just now. Elva is really putting in a lot of effort this time. Not only did she choose a difficult song, but her dress is also very grand. The dress looks customized. It even has a huge pair of white wings on the back! She looks like a bird woman in that dress. She is definitely aiming for first place."

Ariana laughed at Betsy's comment. Suddenly, she recalled something important and asked, “Did Sarah mention the song she intends to sing in the final?"