If the first “Voice of Heaven” broadcast having Nathan as a major draw was enough to attract attention, then the second broadcast venue was absolutely packed with big shots.
The Cavendish family’s presence was expected–Louie’s Cavendish Entertainment was one of the investors, plus they had hot contestant Elena competing, so his attendance was normal.
Since Vivian was there, Nathan coming was also normal, and he’d attended the first broadcast too.
What was somewhat surprising was that the Wessex family showed up.
And not just Lester, who was always loud and loved drama, but also Charlotte and the mysterious eldest brother Arthur.
Now all three of New York’s power families were represented.
This was unprecedented!
In all these years, no entertainment show had simultaneously attracted attention from all three major families!
Just catching them entering on camera was enough to blow up trending topics.
As the Wessex family passed Nathan, Arthur nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
Nathan’s brow furrowed slightly.
“Nathan!” Lester cheerfully greeted him.
“Mr. Harrison,” Charlotte also spoke, somewhat formally.
Nathan responded, then looked at Arthur with questioning eyes.
“Accompanying my siblings to take a look,” Arthur said simply.
Lester immediately nodded, excitedly saying: “That Elena from the charity auction is supposedly competing. I’m super curious, so I dragged my sister
here, but she finds me annoying…”
Lester gave Charlotte a pitiful look and continued: “So I dragged big brother along too.”
“That way, sis had to come, hehe… Ow!” Lester was grinning mischievously when his sister flicked his forehead.
“Mr. Harrison, he’s being an idiot as usual. Just ignore him,” Charlotte said politely.
Nathan didn’t mind–everyone knew Lester’s personality.
The Wessex family had good values, and the three siblings had always gotten along well.
Having a silly brother was actually a blessing–otherwise they’d end up like the Cavendish family.
Seeing the situation, Vivian quickly walked over.
Her outfit and makeup today still followed the fragile aesthetic, but she wore new pendant around her neck.
The 6–carat Burmese pigeon blood ruby pendant from the charity gala.
“Arthur, Lester, hello,” Vivian smiled as she greeted them, then looked at Charlotte. “Miss Charlotte, you look beautiful today.”
Charlotte felt uncomfortable. She’d previously thought Vivian had decent marketing skills, but wasn’t this address a bit presumptuous?
By convention, people called her “Miss Wessex,” not her first name. She and Vivian weren’t that familiar.
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But since Vivian was dying, she wouldn’t make a big deal about it.
So she just nodded in response.
The other two had similar reactions, mostly out of respect for Nathan and bas courtesy toward someone facing death.
After brief pleasantries, everyone took their seats,
Not much interaction.
But where the others couldn’t see, Vivian’s lips curved slightly as she glanced ward a dark corner.
Seeing someone give an OK gesture, she felt satisfied.
Vivian was even happier.
Everything seemed to be working in her favor.
“Nathan, I didn’t expect you’d find time to come today,” Vivian looked at Nathan “moved,” saying, “I’m so touched.”
Nathan didn’t say much, just nodded.
But that was enough for her.
After chatting briefly with Nathan, Vivian went backstage to prepare for the broadcast.
Meanwhile, online, distant footage was suddenly released.
The video showed Vivian, Nathan, and the three Wessex siblings standing together.
In the scene, Vivian was smiling and talking to the Wessex family, and the other three were nodding as if they knew her well.
The accompanying post read: Vivian has entered high society–the Wessex siblings came specifically to watch her broadcast live
Instantly, discussion about Vivian exploded.
The no–electronics rule only applied to regular audience members–families like the Wessexes were exempt.
So drama–loving Lester quickly discovered the trending topic.
“Which reporter did this? I’m speechless!” Lester grumbled, showing his phone to his older brother and sister.
Arthur remained characteristically silent, while Charlotte waved dismissively “This kind of groundless gossip isn’t new. Don’t worry about it.”
But she looked strangely toward Vivian preparing in the distance.
Was it really such a coincidence?
Lester was still slow on the uptake, muttering: “True, last time they paired me with the Zhou family’s second daughter. Her brother came looking for me and I nearly died of fright.”
This caught Charlotte’s interest: “So what did you think of her? If you like her, maybe you should get to know her better?”
“Sis!” Lester was nearly mortified.
Charlotte burst out laughing.
Daily teasing of her silly brother was so entertaining
Like teasing a big golden retriever.
Pretty durable too.
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But these were minor matters.
The focus was still the show.
Starting from this episode, there would be elimination rounds, with vote counts calculated proportionally for eliminations.
The three judges on–site, live audience, and online voting during the broadcast would be comprehensively calculated by proportion to announce eliminated contestants.
So performance order mattered too.
Amelia drew number 5, right in the middle.
This “Voice of Heaven” broadcast was as spectacular as ever.
And clearly, all contestants performed better than in the first broadcast.
Every stage was carefully designed.
Of course, this was because Vivian hadn’t had anyone “coach” them this time.
But netizens didn’t know this.
For this round, Amelia performed a light rock ballad called “Us.”
Her outfit wasn’t as visually striking as the first performance–simple enough, coordinating with the stage lighting as she sang softly, telling heartbreaking story.
A young couple who supported each other, once impoverished in a rental apartment with nothing but each other, their youthful warmth and love, their firm choices and unwavering encouragement.
But later both grew up and betrayed their once–beloved.
It seemed like a common rental apartment literature story, but combined with her emotional lyrics, storytelling reminiscent vocals, and light rock style, it brought sadness that wasn’t overwhelming but had endless aftereffects.
The woman on stage wore a long dress, sitting alone at the piano under blue–toned lighting, singing in a very quiet atmosphere.
Yet it moved countless people in the audience to uncontrollable tears.
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