Xaviera Evans slowly walked onto the stage, "Everyone knows that I didn't make it to the finals before, and I haven't touched the violin much in the past three years. So, my level is still the same as three years ago. If my performance isn't up to par, I hope Mr. Martin and Miss Woods won't be disappointed, and spare me some face, okay?"
Maxwellx Martin laughed disdainfully: "Miss Evans need not worry. I am a judge, and my comments represent professional criticism. That is beyond doubt."
His words were ambiguous. He did not say he wouldn't criticize Xaviera, merely that he would give a professional critique, which meant, even if he said unpleasant words, it would be about the music, not aimed at her personally.
Moreover, he was quite confident that Xaviera's level was definitely not comparable to Zara Woods.
