---- Chapter 7 Matthew's Trap After what happened, Anthony never brought up the idea of me working behind the scenes again. At the same time, I gave up on songwriting and just focused on helping my dad manage the company. Over the past few months, Lucas had released three new songs, and each one dominated the charts. Whether it was on TV programs or shorts, his songs were used as background music everywhere. Riding on the wave of success, Lucas made a high-profile announcement of his comeback, and Winnie openly confessed her love for him on Twitter. "The leading actress and the creative genius. What a perfect match!" "T support you! Lucas is the best!" "This is what I call a top-tier couple. I'm all for the Wincas ship!" As I passed by a giant LED screen, it was playing Lucas ' latest music video. I wrapped my coat around me and ignored it as I walked by. ---- When I got home and opened the door, my mom was sitting in the living room watching TV. It was playing that very music competition show Lucas had participated in earlier. When my mother saw me, she froze and instinctively wanted to turn it off. I knew she was worried about me and afraid that the show might make me sad. However, I stopped her since I was curious about how Lucas had performed. Then, I sat down beside her and watched it with her. This show was different from others as it aired live, showcasing an unedited performance. After a short wait, it was Lucas' turn. He sang his new song on the stage, and then awaited the judges' feedback. "T love your original work. My family are fans of yours. I'll give you an A!" Another female judge picked up the mic and said, " Your lyrics are creative, and your composition is different from common song structures. I'm also ---- giving you an A." "Hold on!" said a music professor. He frowned as he examined the score in front of him. "There's something off about the last few notes of this song." Immediately, a keyboard instructor played the notes as instructed. In that split second, the scene was in an uproar. The combination of notes played out a phrase that sounded eerily like 'I am a plagiarist.' That was the first trap I had planted in the song. "Why would someone put something like this in their own song? Could this mean that the song is plagiarized?" "I bet Lucas is nothing more than a copycat! He must have stolen someone else's work and used it as his own. The original writer must have left this trap to prevent theft. What an idiot for copying it blindly." The expressions of the judges changed as they scrutinized Lucas' song again. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!