radicalducati Chapter 621: Dave, This Time I’ll Destroy You
Chapter 621: Dave, This Time I’ll Destroy You
While other companies buzzed with excitement and bold promises, Bianca and Dave stayed calm.
Many mocked them, convinced that Reese and Sophia would lose this time.
"Look at the boss of Emerald Artists Agency. She doesn’t even realize her artist isn’t leading in support anymore."
"Yeah, she probably has no idea how bad it is. She still thinks the win is guaranteed. She’s in for a shock when this is over."
"I know, right? I thought Reese had it in the bag, but those two new actors were on a whole different level."
"Exactly. Nothing’s guaranteed here. If anything, this competition has been a wake-up call, especially for the next project."
"If it were just a crying scene, Sophia would’ve taken first place without a doubt. But with the overall score, she’s at risk."
Amid the talk, Bianca faced Reese and Sophia. Her voice was calm but firm. "Don’t overthink it. Focus on doing your best, give it your all, and stay true to yourself."
"I’ll give it everything I’ve got!" Reese said with a nod, but her shaking hands told a different story. She carried more pressure than anyone else. Once at the top in both support and scores, she now had to face the sting of being overtaken by new contestants. The weight of expectations pressed on her without mercy.
Bianca had been helping her handle the stress. "Just do your best and let fate handle the rest. When you’re on stage, clear your mind of everything else," she told her gently.
"Thank you, Bianca," Reese said with a faint smile before heading to the stage.
Sophia wasn’t doing much better. Even with her experience, Michael’s interference had rattled her. Still, her professionalism took over, and she managed to compose herself.
Even under makeup, the faint shadows beneath her eyes showed how tired she was. It was clear she hadn’t slept well.
"Sophia, are you okay?"
"I’m fine. Don’t worry about me," she said, forcing a smile.
The final round was split into four parts, each testing an actor’s skill in showing different emotions: joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.
The first segment came with a tough challenge.
Contestants had to show the emotion of “joy,” but in a scene set after a brutal battle. They played injured soldiers celebrating survival while surrounded by loss. The mood was heavy, making the joy harder to express.
Adding to the difficulty, they had only ten minutes to create their own dialogue, leaving no time for mistakes or overthinking.
As the contestants rushed to prepare, the judges spoke to the audience, pointing out how complex the task was.
"In this round, lines alone won’t be enough. It’ll come down to expressions and body language. This is about overall skill and adaptability."
"Exactly," another judge said. "Too often, TV and film lean on heavy dialogue, forgetting how powerful subtle performances can be. A great actor can show depth without saying much at all."
"This will be a real test for the younger actors, but someone with Sophia’s experience should do well."
"I’m not so sure. Sophia’s amazing with subtle emotions, especially in sad scenes. But for joy, Mylo’s natural charm might give him the advantage."
"Don’t forget Rayan. His range and musical background make him a real threat. He’s always been great at showing joy."
While the judges discussed the contestants’ strengths and weaknesses, a shadowed figure sat in the back row. Blake’s face was cold as he called his most trusted subordinate. "Let’s begin."
A cruel smile crossed his lips as he hung up. "Dave, this time I’ll destroy you."
The contestants’ order was picked at random, and Mylo was the first to perform.
He crawled forward, eyes filled with confidence. At times, he ducked his head like he was avoiding something thrown by his opponent. Other times, he rolled to the side. He stayed low until the horns signaled the battle was over.
With a smile, Mylo said, “In the end, victory belongs to us.”
The audience burst into applause. Every judge gave him a score of 8.
Even viewers watching on TV were drawn in by his performance.
"Wow! That was amazing. Even without props, I could feel the joy of surviving and the hope for the future."
"Mylo is incredible. I love you, Mylo!"
Next up was Rayan, who performed using a duet style.
"What’s going on, captain? Did we win?" Rayan asked, struggling to sit up and look at the captain beside him.
"We won! We won!" the captain replied, his voice full of excitement.
Rayan looked around, and tears welled in his eyes even as he smiled. “We… we finally won!”
The applause was louder than before. Some people in the audience were even crying.
“Rayan’s emotions hit hard. I could feel it even through the screen.”
“It’s hard to believe a newcomer could perform like this. It felt so natural.”
In the end, Rayan scored 8.4—0.4 points higher than Mylo.
The third contestant to perform was Reese.
She also used the duet acting method, but this time she played an injured captain.
“Captain, we won,” an injured soldier said to her.
Reese’s expression was masterfully controlled. The shift from sorrow to joy was smooth and natural.
“That’s good… now I have no regrets,” Reese said, before slowly closing her eyes. Her arms dropped to the floor, and a faint smile appeared on her face. The moment carried the joy beyond the sorrow, giving it deeper meaning.
The applause was deafening, and many in the audience were in tears.
“Reese’s plot design was much stronger than Rayan’s, and her emotional control was outstanding.”
“Her performance was so vivid. I could truly feel the joy of victory through her acting.”
“Damn it! Why can’t I stop crying?”
“Reese is, without a doubt, a remarkable actor. This has to win first place.”
The judges delayed giving the final score, taking time to discuss with Brenda. The audience waited in suspense.
Blake smiled. He knew the drama had to play out fully for the best effect.
“The final score for Reese’s performance is 8.3,” the host announced. His tone made it clear he thought the score should have been higher.
“What’s the meaning of this? Have the judges lost their minds?”
“What’s going on? Were the judges bribed?”
“There’s something fishy about this. How could she only get 8.3?”
Despite the uproar, the judges gave no explanation.
The reaction online was explosive.
“Something’s not right. Is it just me, or did Reese’s performance deserve at least a nine?”
“I think the score is fair. Her design was clever, but an injured captain and an injured soldier are two completely different roles.”
“Maybe that’s why she got that score.”
“Nonsense. The plot was designed based on the theme. Why can’t the captain be considered an injured soldier?”