Chapter - 6062

While the audience continued to watch the rehearsal footage of Tawanna and Stefanie on the large screens surrounding the stage, Charlie and Stefanie had already reached the lifting platform.

This time, he would be performing on stage alongside Stefanie.

Charlie was dressed in a complete suit of armor, donning a mask and wielding a sword in his right hand. Stefanie, wearing a long skirt inspired by pre-Qin fashion, stood next to Charlie, holding his hand as they connected.

Then, the prelude of the national theme music began, and the staff promptly instructed them: "Please prepare, and we will start the countdown to your performance in three, two, one!"

As soon as the countdown concluded, the elevator swiftly ascended, bringing the two of them directly to the stage.

In that moment, the stage transformed dramatically. The background resembled a paradise at the foot of Checksong Mountain, with a gentle breeze flowing through the valley, surrounded by vibrant wildflowers and butterflies.

Stefanie, who had never been involved in any scandals with celebrities before, appeared hand in hand with a man in armor, much to the surprise of many of her Chinese fans who were familiar with her.

Her life had been free of rumors, and she had never shared close contact with any men.

Yet today, she was wearing traditional attire and holding hands with a masked man on stage.

Charlie felt a twinge of nervousness.

Although he had experienced much in life, this was a whole new level of intensity.

With tens of thousands of people gathered in front of him, he felt a wave of panic wash over him, especially since it was his first time on stage.

Most people assumed that Stefanie would perform a duet with this man, but unexpectedly, when they stepped onto the stage holding hands, the masked man began performing elegant swordplay.

It then dawned on everyone that the armored figure was actually the dancer for this performance.

But why was Stefanie holding hands with a dancer during her act?

Was it merely for dramatic effect?

That seemed quite a departure from the norm, and it had never happened before.

However, the audience's attention quickly shifted back to the masked dancer, captivated by his smooth and artistic movements.

As the music changed to convey a sense of tyranny and despair, Charlie sheathed his sword and prepared to say his farewells to Stefanie.

While singing, Stefanie wrapped her arms around him from behind, clearly reluctant to let go.

At that moment, the dancers portraying the enemy army entered the stage and engaged in a battle with Charlie.

The big screen amplified Charlie's moves, providing a thrilling spectacle for the thousands in attendance, almost as if they were watching a seamless action film.

As Charlie fought with his sword, many in the audience felt their adrenaline spike.

While he fought against the foolish king, who fell victim to his skills, another beauty in historic attire suddenly rose up on the lifting stage.

The camera switched to this new addition, and everyone was startled to see that the enchanting beauty was none other than Tawanna Sweett!

No one had anticipated that Tawanna would join Stefanie in this performance. Even more surprisingly, Tawanna was now wearing traditional Chinese clothing, which struck a pleasing chord with the audience.

When Tawanna began to sing, the audience was taken aback, as her fluency in Mandarin was impressive. Her voice was melodious and beautiful, starkly contrasting her usual bold persona, which captivated everyone.

At this time, Charlie had returned to center stage, and Tawanna eagerly rushed to him, throwing her arms around him tightly.

A wave of gasps rippled through the crowd.

Similar to Stefanie's entrance, Tawanna gripped Charlie's hand tightly, and as they made their way to the front of the stage, the camera zoomed in on Tawanna's face, revealing a shy demeanor reminiscent of a bride in a wedding dress.

Historically, Tawanna had been uninhibited on stage, often donning provocative outfits. Yet now, she appeared transformed into a bashful young lady.

She held Charlie's hand as she concluded her verse.

Just as she neared the end, Stefanie stepped forward and harmonized with her on a different part of the song.

Originally, everyone thought that once the last line was sung, the song would conclude, with Stefanie bowing out and ending her guest appearance.

But unexpectedly, when Tawanna finished her part, she rose onto her tiptoes on stage and leaned in to kiss Charlie's masked lips!

Although the mask was stiff, it had warmed slightly from being worn, and Tawanna’s unexpected kiss caught Charlie off guard.

Almost the entire audience gasped in shock!

While Tawanna was known for her boldness, she had never interacted so intimately with a dancer on stage!

This was undoubtedly a bold move!

And even though Charlie wore a mask, it was just a thin barrier! The tension in the air left the audience in stunned silence.

Stefanie was momentarily taken aback but quickly regained her composure.

She had long been aware of Tawanna's feelings for Charlie. How could Tawanna pass up the chance to express her emotions so openly?

Amidst thunderous applause from the audience, many believed Tawanna’s kiss was an expression of her immersion in the song's artistic theme.

After all, the piece depicted a reunion between an assassin and his lover following immense struggles, making Tawanna's fervent display understandable.

But soon, the audience observed something peculiar.

Though Tawanna's kiss appeared to stem from the song's emotional atmosphere, she retained that same fervor even after the music ended, continuing to embrace the masked dancer.

The camera captured Tawanna’s face, projecting high-definition close-ups onto the big screen for all to see. Tears silently streamed from the corners of Tawanna’s eyes!

She seemed fearful of losing the man before her, unable to release him as she held on tightly, tears flowing freely.

The audience was taken aback.

Tawanna's agent was equally stunned.

Her mind raced with one thought: how should she craft a press release and guide the narrative without raising suspicions?

Was Tawanna's longing for love not blatantly apparent?

If you truly wish to kiss him, couldn’t you just wait until after the performance to do so when he removes his mask?

If you choose to express your feelings in front of tens of thousands, this footage will likely blow up across global short video platforms. You’ve just created a trending topic worldwide! What do I do now?

And don’t forget, you still have a boyfriend who is halfway around the world playing games in the United States!

Who is going to fix this?