The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 257

Chapter 257: Chapter 257 The True Diamond in the Rough
After hearing Hera’s words, the Director frowned, but he stepped out of the room, leaving Hera alone with Logan. She approached him slowly, noticing his visible distress. The microphone was already live, broadcasting everything to those outside the room.

“Hey, are you alright?” Hera asked softly, meeting Logan’s eyes with concern.

Logan shook his head. “I don’t know, I’m scared,” he admitted honestly.

“Why is that?” Hera inquired gently.

Logan pursed his lips before saying, “I’m afraid that you’ll lose the bet and have to pay that huge amount.” He murmured, but it was still loud enough for Hera and everyone listening through the microphone to hear.

“Why would I lose when you sang so well?” Hera tilted her head, genuinely confused by his worries.

“You think I sang well? Really?” Logan sprang to his feet and stepped closer to Hera, his towering figure looming over her.

“Yeah, that’s why we want to hear your raw voice,” she answered matter-of-factly.

“Really?!” Logan’s earlier fidgety demeanor was now replaced by restrained excitement and happiness. When he saw Hera nod in confirmation, he felt giddy and overjoyed. “Will you stay here with me while I sing?” he asked nervously. It was the first time he had received such a genuine compliment, and he couldn’t contain his joy. Being near Hera gave him the power and encouragement to do his best.

Hera saw his genuine happiness and hesitation, so she nodded and stayed by his side inside the room, watching him closely.

After confirming Hera was still inside the recording room, Logan took a deep breath and collected his thoughts. Once ready, his demeanor transformed completely. He seemed like an entirely different person—charismatic and cool. His tall stature added to his commanding presence as he stood confidently in the middle of the room, like a towering pine tree.

Logan signaled to the team outside that he was ready. Since it was his original song, he didn’t need any guidance from the tune; he could hear the melody perfectly in his mind as he began to sing.

When Logan sang the first line, everyone felt goosebumps. His live voice was even more powerful and captivating. There was a certain sensuality in his singing that left them breathless. His overpowering stage presence, even without moving, was mesmerizing. Just standing and singing, he effortlessly captured the attention of everyone watching.

At that moment, he proved to be a true diamond in the rough.

The raw power of his voice prompted them to speculate whether he had used low-quality recording equipment, which might have diminished the voice’s quality in the CD. Now, hearing him live confirmed their suspicions—the contrast was stark. What they had heard on the CD seemed limited compared to the depth and richness of his live performance. This experience shifted their perspective profoundly, casting the other singers in a less impressive light by comparison.

Logan has remarkable control over his voice, instinctively knowing how to utilize it to its fullest potential. His natural talent is so refined that he excels without needing formal singing lessons. If anything were to change, it might simply be a matter of his own maturation, which could naturally refine and possibly slightly alter his voice over time.

As Logan matures, his voice could potentially gain an even more sensual quality than it already possesses. Hera couldn’t help but imagine the impact this would have on his future fans. Currently, he had already captivated the Director, who looked at him with shining eyes that seemed to say, “I’ve found my star.” Logan was destined to shake up the music scene.

Logan instinctively knew where to look and when to send an enigmatic smile through the crowd, further captivating them. After finishing his song, his audience remained spellbound, still immersed in the world he had woven through his singing, taking a while to return to reality. Meanwhile, Logan was visibly catching his breath, with a slight sheen of sweat from the intensity of his performance.

He gave his all with undeniable confidence, practically shining as he performed. It seemed he had shed all inhibitions and followed his instincts. Hera couldn’t detect a trace of his former timid self; he was now effortlessly cool and charismatic. With his versatile voice, he could effortlessly navigate ballads, pop, country, and any genre he pleased. That’s how Hera saw it, and likely the Director too.

When the director and the others came around, they started cheering. There was no longer any need to worry about the music awards—they had the perfect weapon in Logan. Their confidence soared, certain that with Logan, they would secure the award this year.

Everyone was buzzing with excitement, and the Director even dashed into the recording room to personally embrace Logan. Logan, now returned to his usual self, was stunned by the Director’s evident joy.

“When can we sign the contract?” The Director asked excitedly, unwilling to let go of Logan, who was visibly surprised and starting to feel uncomfortable. The Director continued to hold onto Logan’s waist tightly, which made Hera uneasy as she watched.

“Director, please let go of Logan. You’re making him uncomfortable,” Hera urged, pulling Logan protectively behind her like a mother hen.

hat?! I just don’t want my star to run away and be stolen by other companies. Let’s hurry up and sign the contract!!!” He nervously urged Logan and Betty to complete the contract so he could breathe a sigh of relief once it was over, feeling like his heart was stuck in his throat.

After processing the Director’s words, Logan found himself torn between profound joy and uncertainty. Instinctively, he looked to Hera for guidance, his trust in her unwavering, prompting both the Director and Betty to also turn to Hera for direction.

Hera was taken aback by the sudden attention. “What’s going on?”

“It seems this little chick behind you will go along with whatever you decide,” the Director remarked bluntly, gesturing towards Logan.

Hera followed the direction of the Director’s finger, finding Logan nodding earnestly, clearly willing to defer to her judgment. It was almost as if she had gained a loyal follower. The irony of calling Logan “little” in this context, given his size, struck her as amusing.

“Why don’t we sign the contract? What do you say?” Hera directed her question to Logan, who didn’t miss a beat. He nodded enthusiastically, a wide grin spreading across his lips upon hearing that he would be signed as an artist, all on his first try. He recognized that this opportunity was only possible because of Hera’s bold move in bringing him there and giving him the chance. Otherwise, he wasn’t sure if anyone would have given him this opportunity at all.

He now regarded Hera as his guiding light, willing to follow her lead like a dedicated follower indeed. He considered this his luckiest day, having asked the right person for direction and ending up receiving help from her to take his first step towards achieving his dream.

The Director wasted no time. Upon seeing Logan nod in agreement, he promptly ushered Hera and Logan to his office, with Betty following closely behind. He signaled to Betty to begin preparing the necessary arrangements, which she swiftly carried out.

He now saw Hera as his greatest benefactor for introducing a hidden gem to him. As they arrived in his office and Betty presented the prepared contract, he ensured that everything moved quickly, even arranging refreshments for his newfound star.