Chapter 4

"And the ones holding their future in our hands are our five judges on the panel," said the hostess.

The camera swept quickly across the panel of judges.

Before the recording started, I made sure to switch seats, settling into the least noticeable spot on the far left.

I wore a sharply tailored dark blue skirt suit, my face calm and collected.

My hair was pinned up, and my makeup was different, making me look nothing like my usual self.

During rehearsal, Simon glanced over this way but didn't even recognize me.

"And now, let's welcome our first contestant, Simon…