Chapter 61: Do As I Say

The assistant’s brows were furrowed tightly, his voice soft yet tinged with undeniable tension and concern as he confirmed once more, "Mr. Bill, this dress was carefully selected from an antique shop. It’s incredibly valuable, and it’s crucial for tonight's performance. If anything were to happen…” Hearing this, Bill finally lifted his head from the towering pile of documents. A trace of gentleness and understanding flickered in his deep eyes. He stood up and slowly walked over to the assistant, gently patting his shoulder. With a firm yet warm voice, he said, “Don’t worry, just make sure to tell her not to damage it.” Jack, the assistant, felt a weight lift slightly from his heart after hearing these reassuring words. He took a deep breath, carefully rewrapped the dress, and then turned with a sense of duty, heading toward the backstage area. … As the sun began to set, the atmosphere around the school grew more intense with excitement and anticipation for the competition. There w