The third stage performance was about to start, with 500 audiences filtering in.
Eileen posted up on the celebrity coach seat, while the staff adjusted her audio device.
A few other coaches also gradually made an appearance.
When Eileen spotted Aurora, she showed up quietly.
She thought Aurora would bail because she didn't want to record, but it looked like she caved.
Once everyone was present, the host delivered the opening speech, hyped up the atmosphere, and the show started.
First up was the team of Karin, the champion of the second stage performance.
Their dance number was bang on, causing an explosion of excitement right off the bat.
The audience was pumped.
Next up was Hedy's team, but their performance as pretty average, as expected.
After their performance, Eileen threw down the gauntlet.
She was challenging Hedy's team.
Hedy looked like she saw this coming, although her expression changed, she didn’t say anything.
As anticipated, Eileen's team took the win in this challenge.
Hedy's team was completely knocked out.
Surprisingly though, Hedy didn’t look ticked off, even Aurora and Hubery seemed pretty chill.
Eileen, sitting in the celebrity coach seat, sensed something fishy.
She could understand Aurora being in a bad mood, keeping mum throughout the recording, but why was Hubery suddenly so quiet? What's the deal here?
By the end of the day's recording, Eileen got back the five eliminated contestants.
Just as she stepped out of backstage, a staff member she didn’t recognize stopped her, "Ms. Lopez, there's a dinner party later, would you like to join in?"
Eileen was taken aback, she looked at the staff member and after a pause, she said, "Sure."
The staff member then said, "It's at the Velvet Jazz Suite in Royal Mirage Bistro, you know how to get there? It's just across the street."
"I know," Eileen nodded.
The staff member said, "Can you head over there by yourself then? I still have to notify others."
Eileen chuckled, "Alright."
The Royal Mirage Bistro as easy to find.
When Eileen arrived, she saw Aurora getting out of a car.
Upon laying eyes on Eileen, Aurora's face changed, and she hurried inside.
Eileen leisurely followed behind her.
The Velvet Jazz Suite was just ahead, Aurora rushed in and closed the door behind her.
Eileen didn’t mind and walked over to open the door.
However, the room was pitch black.
The next second, a few people suddenly jump out from the darkness, attacking Eileen...
Backstage of the stage performance.
Karin couldn’t find Eileen anywhere, and saw Chad chatting with the general director in the hallway, so she walked over.
Chad saw Karin, casually ruffled her hair and complimented, "You danced well."
Karin wanted to say something but held back seeing the general director nearby.
The general director tactfully said, "Mr. Chad, you carry on, I’ll modify the list later. Starting next episode, Aurora will no longer participate, and Monica from your company will become the fourth coach, right?"
Chad nodded.
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