Claudia nodded, her tone warm. "Okay. Be carefu Zaria waved at her friend and then returned to the auditorium, her steps light with happiness.

Once Zaria was out of sight, Joann's curiosity got the better of her.

“What happened?"

Claudia's face turned a shade of pink, and she answered, "Don't mention it. She insisted on giving me a dress!"

“It's not a big deal. How much can a dress cost anyway?" Joann shrugged.

Claudia's eyes widened as she replied, "She said she would give me the blue dress I wore tonight."

“The one worth two million and eight hundred thousand?" Joann's voice rose with disbelief.

Claudia snorted, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "She even ordered a piano worth about four million in the middle of the night just because she thought I'd like it."

Joann's eyes widened in shock, her voice incredulous.

“Have you ever saved her life or something?"

Claudia rolled her eyes, and Joanna continued, "Oh, I forgot. You really did save her Life!"

Then Joann looked in the direction in which Zaria had left, a thoughtful expression on her face.

“The way these rich people repay kindness is really something else," she mused.

“It's just too much. I can't stand it."

Just moments before, after gifting her a dress worth about one hundred thousand, Zaria had asked her to choose a bag. Upon seeing the price tag, Claudia's courage had faltered, and she didn't dare make a choice.

Feeling cornered, she tried to change the subject, only for Zaria to suddenly inquire, "Cece, is the blue dress you're wearing today customized? Was it selected by Mathews? It looks perfect on you. Let me buy it for you." Claudia was left speechless.

Zaria's generosity seemed boundless, and it was something Claudia found hard to endure.

After a moment's reflection, Joann agreed with her friend's sentiment.

“You must stand your ground and not be swayed by her shower of gifts!"

Claudia remained at a loss for words, her thoughts tangled.

Truth be told, she wasn't immune to the allure of beautiful dresses and luxurious bags.

What woman could resist such temptation?

But rationality soon prevailed, and Claudia set aside those unrealistic desires. She hurriedly changed her clothes in the dressing room, transforming into a sexy and cute vision with the help of a talented makeup artist.

With only two songs left before her performance, Claudia found herself waiting backstage, her heart pounding in anticipation.