CHAPTER SEVENTY SIX – A CHANCE TO SHINE

"There is no way I'm wearing that... that monstrosity!" she hissed, gesturing emphatically at the sartorial atrocity before her. But Felicity remained steadfastly undeterred. "Nonsense, my dear! This is the epitome of cutting-edge fashion, the perfect avant-garde statement for your grand debut." "It looks like a haunted thrift store threw up all over a Las Vegas revue costume!" Jasmine protested, her voice rising in pitch. Felicity rolled her eyes dismissively. "Such a pedestrian view. This is high art, designed to challenge conventional notions of beauty and aesthetics." Before Jasmine could launch another volley of objections, the unmistakable sound of Tommy Oliver's voice echoed from the wings. "What's taking so long back there? The audience is getting restless!" Felicity's eyes widened, and she leaned in close to Jasmine, her tone taking on a conspiratorial edge. "Listen to me, darling – this is your moment, your chance to truly shine. Don't let that old stick-in-the-mud sti