At first, Simon barely even looked at her—just another hopeful face in a sea of dreamers, maybe even a tiny smirk because, honestly, she seemed a bit unusual. But the second she played that first note, everything changed. It shot through the room like lightning, sharp and impossible to ignore. Simon’s head snapped up, his eyes suddenly wide, like he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. She wasn’t just playing an instrument—she was commanding it. Every sound she made hit with the strength of a heartbeat, raw and full of soul, like the music was pouring straight out of her chest. Simon’s jaw dropped. The judges froze. The entire room went dead silent, as if everyone forgot how to breathe. In that instant, they weren’t just witnessing talent—they were witnessing something rare, something electric, something unforgettable. Greatness had just stepped into the spotlight, and everyone felt it.