Reborn as the Villainess

The audition day quickly arrived. All the school leaders and representatives had gathered in the auditorium to watch Victor select the roles, clearly showing how seriously they took it. pure white Eleanor wore a high-end ballet costume that made her look graceful. Her smooth, delicate skin, paired with the dress, made her resemble an ethereal fairy descended to earth. However, she still wore those big glasses, and her heavy bangs obscured her face, which seemed to be her way of blending in. Liam and Janet hovered around Eleanor, showering her with compliments. Janet exclaimed, "Wow, Eleanor, you look stunning! I was going to help you find a dance outfit, but I didn't expect Andrew to have already sorted it out for you." "Boss, you're literally a living goddess today!" he complimented,

Janet rolled her eyes. "Do you even know what you're saying? It's called a fairy coming down to earth"

"A fairy is basically a goddess! You're the one who doesn't get it!"

Seeing the two about to get into a fight, Eleanor quickly raised her hand to stop them. "Alright, you two, don't forget we have class soon. Go attend your lessons first. I'll head back to the classroom after my audition." Janet gave a small smile but stayed put, explaining, "Eleanor, our next period is study time. We brought the worksheets the teacher assigned, so we're working here and will cheer you on!" Liam chimed in, "Yeah." THE

Seeing their determination, Eleanor sighed, "Fine. But keep it low-key and don't cause any trouble, okay?"

These two were both hot-tempered, and Eleanor was worried that if she didn't handle it now, they might go Victor if she didn't make the cut. So, she decided to lay down the rules beforehand. and pester Janet and Liam gave each other an "OK" sign, showing they understood. They looked as obedient as could be. Meanwhile, at the corner backstage, Gloria was also surrounded by admirers. Everyone admired her dazzling and gorgeous dance outfit adorned with sparkling sequins, their eyes full of envy. One student remarked, "Wow, Gloria, that's the famous Urban Axis costume! It's identical to the one in the magazine. I heard many celebrities can't get their hands on one." Another added, "Seriously, Gloria, you look amazing today. You're definitely going to outshine everyone." "Holy moly, Gloria,

I'm so jealous you have such a cool brother," another chimed in..

Gloria basked in the flattery and envy, her tone dripping with superiority. "Don't touch it. All the diamonds on this dress are real. Each one is priceless." The surrounding girls quickly pulled their hands back, scared. At that moment, the frail girl from before suddenly noticed something and pointed ahead, saying, "Gloria, look. Isn't that your sister, Eleanor? She actually came to the audition."

Gloria followed the direction the girl pointed and immediately spotted Eleanor, who was surrounded by Janet and Liam. Gloria could tell at a glance that Éleanor was wearing a top-tier custom-made dance costume. Although it wasn't as expensive as the one she was wearing, it was still crafted by a renowned designer and definitely wasn't cheap.

Gloria thought furiously, "That dress must've been given to her by Andrew! 'Ever since Andrew learned that I was auditioning, he hasn't even asked if I needed a dance costume, yet he secretly 12:43 Sat, Nov 20 Chapter 51

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prepared one for Eleanor. Is it because he knows I would ask Corey for help? Or does he simply not care about her at all?'

This thought suffocated Gloria with jealousy. She gripped the hem of her dress tightly, the tiny crystals on it digging into her palm, bringing a slight sting that helped her regain some composure.

She asked coldly, "Did you handle what I asked you to?"

The frail girl nodded quickly. "Yes. The ink has already been put in. But..." Gloria frowned. "But what?"Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

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The frail girl hesitated before replying, "But the principal is sitting down there. If we get caught, we'll definitely be punished. And it's so close to graduation... If we get a mark on our record now, no good university will accept us." Her voice was laced with fear and anxiety, clearly regretting the decision. Gloria let out a sneer and scolded her, "There are no cameras backstage. They can't catch us, and anyway, it'll be Eleanor who embarrasses herself and the school. If there's any punishment, it'll fall on her, not us."

The frail girl stammered, "But what if..."

Seeing her like this,

Gloria felt her anger flare up. "What if, my ass! If you're so scared, then don't do it. Just give back all the designer bags and jewelry I gave you!"

The girl panicked the moment she saw Glòria get angry and quickly waved her hands in defense. "No, no, Gloria, don't be mad! I was just asking. I'm still on your side."

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a's expression finally softened at the girl's groveling. As expected, money could make anyone do her bidding. Just a few perks, and they'd be willing to lick her boots to get things done.

She mused, 'Even if the principal gets mad and launches an investigation, so what? I didn't do it myself, and they'll never trace it back to me. Eleanor, this time, you're done for!'

It was quite a coincidence, actually. Gloria and Eleanor drew consecutive numbers-one was 44, the other 45-Gloria was second to last, and Eleanor was dead last.

Before Gloria went on stage, she bumped into Eleanor, who was waiting for her turn.

Maybe Gloria was overly confident about her landing the role, or perhaps, with no one from the Vanderbilt family around, she finally revealed her true colors. Gone was her usual frail and pitiful demeanor, replaced by arrogance and a sense of superiority. "Eleanor, I didn't think you'd actually have the guts to show up for the audition." Eleanor raised an eyebrow, not even bothered by Gloria's taunt. You went through all the trouble of signing me up. didn't show up, wouldn't that make me the one who's being rude?"

Not one to back down, Gloria sneered, "It's a shame. I'm determined to win this spot."

Eleanor casually replied, "Oh, what a coincidence. So am I."

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Neither of them was willing to yield as their eyes locked, tension sparking between them like a live wire. The atmosphere grew increasingly intense.

Just then, the host from outside announced, "Next up, contestant number 44 performing a ballet piece from 'Swan Lake! Contestant number 45, please get ready backstage." Gloria huffed coldly, then turned and made her way to the stage. Soon after, the graceful melody filled the room, and the bright stage lights softly illuminated Gloria. She twirled, leaped, and with such elegance. You could tell her ballet skills were impressive and refined-she was, without a doubt, quite good.

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Eleanor, standing backstage with her arms crossed, watched the The performance was flawless, and even Eleanor couldn't find an 40 fouette turns-that level of skill was undeniably professional.

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