章 102: The Dark Horse Rises: From Mediocre to Magnificent      

The other trainees, who had once eyed C.C. with casual indifference, now couldn't deny the truth—he was now a force to be reckoned with.

Begrudgingly, they acknowledged him as a serious threat in the competition. His performance had shifted the dynamics, and everyone could feel it—C.C. wasn't just another contestant anymore; he was a dark horse.

Cain's voice, once merely passable, had transformed into something unrecognizable—a deep, raw sound that seemed to resonate from the very core of his being, touching hearts with every note. The audience was spellbound, their disbelief palpable as they tried to comprehend how someone so mediocre could suddenly command such presence.

All eyes instinctively turned to Raneisha, the legendary vocal coach who had worked with the trainees. Whispers buzzed through the room, everyone silently crediting her for turning C.C.s once unremarkable voice into a sensation.