Ch. 126..130: My Sugar And Your Spice Chapter 126-130
Chapter 126
Amelie and Julia were discussing their project with the person in charge at their company when someone came closer and whispered something to Julia.
“Please excuse me.” She patted Amelie’s shoulder.
“Alright.” Amelie smiled.
After Julia was gone, Amelie politely nodded at the client and said, “Perhaps I should take over and explain more about the company’s project to you.”
“Haven’t you been a housewife the entire time. Miss Dillon? I didn’t expect you to start crossing the line and interfering with Starlight Media’s affairs so soon. Before the client could say anything, they were interrupted by someone else.
When Amelie turned around, she saw a lady’s face with heavy makeup, and her long, blue dress with sparkling embroidery on it tapered down to the floor.
However, Amelie didn’t know who that person was. She did not recognize her face, but even so, she could tell from her words that the woman hadn’t come with friendly intentions. Furthermore, the fact that the woman mentioned Amelie’s past as a housewife while accusing her of overstepping her authority instantly cast doubts on her capability. As expected, the client fixed his gaze on Amelie skeptically, making it seem as though he didn’t quite believe in her.
Nevertheless, Amelie wasn’t fazed at all. Instead, she reacted with a bright smile on her face. “Well, people who do live broadcasts all the time typically ‘cross the line, you know. Many of them used to be construction workers, farmers, or even homeless people before they got into the business, but guess what? They’re still who they are, which doesn’t change the fact that they’re still well-liked, don’t you
think so? Moreover, with all the rising demands and expectations in modern society, you can’t blame those people for doing so, can you? After all, that’s how surprises are made.”
“Precisely! I agree with you, Miss Dillon. The reason why I love working with Starlight Media is that you’re bold enough to cross the lines with your broadcasts. By doing so, it can prove to everyone else in our country that nothing is impossible, as well as why people in this business are so popular.” The client declared his admiration for Amelie despite his initial doubts.
At that moment, he was even more impressed by Amelie, not to mention his endorsement of Starlight Media’s reputation for excellence. “You may have been a housewife back then, but I’m sure you’re smart. For that, no one should discriminate against housewives in this modern era.”
“Um…” The woman had a pale face, seemingly caught off guard by Amelie’s witty reply. Despite her embarrassment, she wasn’t about to give up. “I didn’t mean to discriminate against housewives, but Miss Dillon has never learned any basic commercial principles before. As far as I’m concerned, her father is only a shoe maker with humble origins, which was why he couldn’t afford the best education for her. Because of that, I’m afraid you have a long way to go to become the decent person you think you are, and I doubt you’re
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While you may be able to talk your way out or close the deal with your client, you also need to be observant and keen with your judgment…”
The woman went on and on about her point, glaring at Amelie. “Anyway, I don’t think you’ve heard any of this, have you, Miss Dillon?” She intentionally raised her voice, knowing the audio engineer was right beside her with the microphone turned on. Therefore, her words could be heard by everyone else around the place.
In that instant, Amelie quickly found herself surrounded by several people as though she were in the spotlight. Not long after that, even the passers-by got curious and walked closer to have a look at what was going on when they saw the scene. While everyone else was waiting for what would unfold next, the person, who stated his admiration for Amelie, started to doubt her once again.
Meanwhile, Jodie was sipping some wine from a glass as she watched the scene from afar, her eyes smiling. Since she was concerned about her status and the Alston Family’s image, she hired a woman to insult Amelie in her place as she was determined to catch Amelie off guard. I know what you’re up to, Amelie. You want to earn everyone’s approval with this chance, don’t you? Well, I’m going to make sure everyone remembers your ineptitude instead. In the end, you will be responsible for Starlight Media’s downfall.
On the other hand, the woman, who was finding fault with Amelie, continued to relentlessly put Amelie down with her mean words. “I’ve heard about your marriage with Mr. Alston. For that, I must say you don’t have what it takes to be the best of the best even though you might have a trick or two up your sleeve, which was why you struggled to make peace with everyone else in the family. Aren’t I right? While you might be able to take care of a mess in a small company, things in Starlight Media are on a different scale. As such, it makes me wonder what move you’re going to make next, Miss Dillon.”
The woman finished her words and stuck out her head by stretching her neck like a rooster that just won a fight. Deep down, she was already imagining the awkward look on Amelie’s face and the contemptuous expression from the bystanders who gloated over her misery. I just picked at her ability harshly, criticized her character, and exposed her background to everyone here. I’m so brilliant! Goodness! Let’s see how she talks her way out of that!
While keeping her eyes fixed on the woman, Amelie pursed her lips and smirked. Instead of rushing to reply, she tilted her head calmly with a bright smile on her face. At the same time, everyone else was surprised when they saw her reaction, not expecting her to smile in an intense and awkward situation.
Nevertheless, Amelie’s smile was so beautiful that it made everyone else forget about their disdain for her, leaving them stunned and spellbound by her beauty. Oh, wow! Her smile is so beautiful! It’s no wonder people say women are trouble.
“You’re right, lady. I might not have talent, but who does everything by herself in this modern era? Great leaders delegate jobs to other people and make them worry about it for them.”
“That’s right.” The place was filled with voices of approval as soon as Amelie finished her sentence. “Anything can be done with the right price.” Although the bystanders were initially attracted to Amelie’s beauty, they became impressed with her witty words and started to respect her for her brilliance.
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“You’re indeed a pretty and clever lady, Miss Dillon!” The client complimented Amelie’s quick wit, acknowledging her cleverness. He then turned his attention to the woman and said, “You must be Mr. Marston’s wife, right? You and your husband may be the leaders of Skyrise Decor, but it seems to me that you lack the creativity and the courage to try new things. Therefore, I guess I must reconsider the matter of working with your company.”
The moment Amelie heard the name, it dawned on her what happened. Since Skyrise Decor was the supplier for Genesis, it naturally occurred to her that the Alston Family was involved. Someone from the Alston Family is trying to use Skyrise Decor to drag me down.
In that instant, Amelie started scanning her surroundings shortly before she met a pair of hostile eyes. Jodie Alston! When she noticed Jodie’s glacial and hateful look, she couldn’t help but curl her lips to form a smile.
It looks like Jodie still hasn’t gotten over it since I fooled her the last time. It’s pretty obvious to me that she is here for retaliation. Even so, Amelie didn’t go ahead and expose Jodie but instead looked away after fixing her eyes on her for a while. Then, she continued to discuss her project with the client.
Soon, Kelly Patterson, whose husband was the president of Skyrise Decor, came back to Jodie as her tears were about to roll down her eyes. “La Casa Decoriums is Skyrise Decor’s biggest client. My husband is going to kill me if he finds out we just lost him. Please do something to help me, Miss Alston.”
It turned out that the client was the boss of La Casa Decoriums. Although its headquarters was situated in the next town, its influence was still formidable here.
Jodie clenched her fists, her grudge against Amelie growing stronger. After hearing Kelly’s words, she became even more frustrated and irritated. “Leave first. We’ll talk about the rest later,” she coldly said.
Compared to Kelly’s failed attempt at humiliating Amelie, Jodie was even angrier at being ignored by Amelie, for it felt as though she was just an insignificant leaf that fell from the tree. For that, she felt like slapping Amelie in the face; being ignored was the last thing she could ever tolerate, after all.
Not long after that, Amelie was invited onto the stage to deliver a speech. Despite her brief speech, her words were both insightful and impactful. Coupled with her stellar impromptu speaking skills, she was able to impress all her listeners and earn their respect. “Amelie Dillon is such an exceptional lady!” They praised her, but unbeknownst to them, their compliments didn’t sit well with Jodie. As Amelie descended from the stage. she took a step forward and scurried to her hurriedly.
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Meanwhile, Amelie, who was holding her skirt with her hands, let go of the fabric as she caught a glimpse of Jodie coming her way. She curled her lips upward. Oh, look who’s coming. Are you so mad that you’re going to do it yourself now? Amelie wasn’t even concerned about Jodie’s presence at all, thinking her foolishness wasn’t worth her time and energy-
After Amelie’s speech, the music started playing just as it was time for everyone to dance. “Fancy a dance challenge, Amelie?” Jodie asked in a low voice, staring at Amelie as if she was trying to provoke her.
Bring it on, Amelie. Even if you can dance, one would need a solid foundation to become a good dancer. Eager to humiliate Amelie, Jodie was hoping to defeat her in a dance battle and spread the word about it when the dinner was over.
At the same time, she would also make sure everyone else knew that Amelie was responsible for setting her up during the press conference at Starlight Media, unable to forget that she had been forced to clean up after that.
When word about this gets out, Amelie and Starlight Media will become the subjects of criticism. Not only will her capabilities be doubted, but she will also be accused of putting down new talents. Haha, this news is going to keep everyone gossiping long enough. By then, I’ll rise to fame while Amelie’s reputation takes a hit.
As Amelie’s smile stiffened on her face, Jodie caught sight of it and felt satisfied, thinking the former was no match for her when it came to dancing. Confident, she walked toward the dance floor while shimmying her curvy body.
In the meantime, Julia returned and saw what had happened. She shook her head helplessly. “Goodness gracious, Jodie. You’re asking for trouble.” After all, she knew how good Amelie was at dancing; her skills were unmatched even when she was up against a professional dancer. Thus, Julia was sure Jodie would suffer defeat
at Amelie’s hands.
Nonetheless, Jodie, who had no idea what Amelie was capable of, got ready in her stance as she was prepared to show off her Paso Doble. Although Amelie refused to waste her time accepting Jodie’s challenge, Julia didn’t want to miss the show and nudged her closer to the dance floor. “Come on. Show everyone what you can do!”
When Amelie was pushed to the dance floor, she looked at her friend speechlessly. At the same time, the musician started playing fast-paced music when he saw Jodie in her stance. As everyone began to hear the pace of the lively music, Jodie started waving her skirt as she danced to the rhythm.
With her large movements, she was able to demonstrate a high standard of Paso Doble while everyone else watched and admired her act in silence. Wanting to force Amelie into accepting her challenge, Jodie danced in circles around the former to provoke her. While everyone shifted their gazes to Amelie, the lady only stood there in silence without responding.
“Isn’t that Jodie? What is she doing there?” At the same time, Elyse and Leo arrived with Toby. Seizing Leo’s arm, Elyse instantly knew what was going on with just one look at the dance floor, her eyes darkening. “Leo, is Jodie trying to challenge Miss Dillon? If that is the case, please tell Jodie to stop. I understand she is a good
Meanwhile, Leo quietly set his eyes on the dance floor, but instead of looking at his sister, he kept them on Amelie, who appeared to be standing still helplessly. In the meantime, Elyse secretly observed Leo’s expression after finishing her sentence, noticing his darkened eyes and pursed lips.
Truth be told, she felt gleeful to see how Amelie would get embarrassed by Jodie during the dance battle. The more helpless Amelie looks, the more disgusted Leo is going to feel for her. Soon, Elyse degraded Amelie and added, “Dancing is not like car racing. They are two completely different stories.” What can she do besides car racing?
Toby, who had been quiet the entire time, became annoyed upon hearing Elyse’s words. He then chuckled with an ironic expression on his face. “You’re right. Leo should tell Jodie to stop, but not because Amelie is the highlight of this event. Rather, he wouldn’t want to see his sister getting embarrassed by Amelie.”
“Come on, Mr. Walsh. What are you talking about? Jodie is as good as a professional when it comes to dancing. What makes you think she is going to be the one getting embarrassed?”
“Amelie Dillon is capable of more than what you think she is, and you’re a fool for underestimating her,” Toby replied with a cold grunt, believing Amelie was shrewd and versatile ever since he learned that she was Foxy.
“Tsk, tsk. tsk! It looks like Mr. Walsh has a weird preference for helping outsiders rather than those among us,” answered Elyse with a smiling face as she chuckled.
“Let’s just wait and see,” Toby replied, to which Elyse smiled in satisfaction; that was the answer she had been waiting for. Toby could tell what was on Elyse’s mind, but he decided not to expose her. Instead, he kept his eyes on Amelie sentimentally, deeming her the best woman there was in the world regardless of her decision to accept Jodie’s challenge.
When Elyse saw the two men watching Amelie without blinking an eye, she couldn’t help but feel her anger surging through her body. However, when the thought of Amelie’s humiliation after the dance battle flashed across her mind, she lightened up once again and decided to enjoy the show quietly.
On the other hand, Amelie continued to stand still without moving as everyone else around her began to gossip. “Oh, dear. It seems that Amelie Dillon can’t dance at all.”
“Well, mind you, Paso Doble is not a dance that anybody can handle. Amelie may be good, but she is not gifted in dancing.”
“Alas! What do you expect from a daughter whose father was a shoemaker? She should consider herself lucky for not having to worry about going hungry.”
“That’s probably why she is not well-liked by the Alston Family. Think about it; why would Alstons want a tough businesswoman as their daughter-in-law? Don’t you think a multi-talented housewife, who is thoughtful and tender, would be more suitable?”
“That’s right. Maybe it’s true that a decent woman never raise a child to become a decent woman.”
insult her father.
After all, her father was the man whom she loved the most in the world, as well as the one who had raised her with everything he had. Because of that, Amelie decided to prove those people wrong by showing how proud she was of her upbringing despite her humble origin. The next second, Amelie swung her skirt and moved toward the dance floor in an agile manner.
“Wow!” A few seconds after Amelie entered the dance floor, the crowd was amazed by her movements. Jodie, who had been dancing for quite some time, thought the gasps she heard were because she managed to impress the people around her. Thus, she started dancing more enthusiastically. While Julia intended to split Amelie and Jodie apart on the dance floor, she didn’t even have to say anything before she realized everyone had subconsciously moved closer to Amelie as their eyes shifted from Jodie to her.
Although Jodie’s dancing skills were indeed impressive, Amelie’s dance seemed soulful. As she appeared to be so immersed in her graceful dance, the audience around her felt like they had also entered her world. After all, while it was enjoyable to watch Jodie dance as an outsider, the audience had a feeling that they were also dancing with Amelie, shimmering their body with their eyes on the lady. This is beautiful and immersive!
When the music ended, Jodie assumed the thunderous claps were for her, having no idea what Amelie had been doing all the time. While she wiped her sweat complacently, Amelie only thanked the audience without saying a single word.
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When Jodie was about to insult Amelie again, she saw her surrounded by the audience and realized there were only a handful of people around her. As her face turned pale, she couldn’t help but ask herself what was wrong.
How is that possible? Although she didn’t see how Amelie danced, she was confident in herself, having learned from the best dancer there was and had acquired professional certificates in dancing. Fine, I guess that’s because they were attracted to Amelie. After all, it was her first time dancing. At the thought of that, she waved her hand at the person working backstage as a sign for the music to play.
This time, Jodie decided to do the tango. While tango music was much more slow-paced than music for the Paso Doble, she was finally able to get a few glimpses of Amelie’s dance. What? Her dance is… impressive! Jodie looked at Amelie like the latter was an alien, thinking she must have been seeing things.
Hang on! Amelie has no talent, so there is no way she knows how to dance! Despite Jodie’s doubts, Amelie’s dancing talent was acknowledged when the audience only kept their eyes on her.
Refusing to admit defeat, Jodie decided to reveal her hidden card to turn the tables against Amelie. I bet that woman only knows the tango and Paso Doble, so I’m going to change my dancing style now and catch her off guard.
At the thought of that, she quickly changed her dancing style, only to realize Amelie was able to match her every move. Amelie was even able to get a step ahead of her during each switch, performing her every movement more smoothly and professionally.
By the time the music finished, Jodie realized there was no one else left around her. Humiliated and defeated, she clenched her fists bitterly while her lips trembled uncontrollably. Deep down, she wished
she could just bury herself in a hole to get away from the embarrassing situation.
“I’m sorry, Miss Alston. Amy wins this round.” Julia came over with a smile.
Jodie pointed her finger at the lady, her eyes turning red as she stubbornly refused to concede. “She only won because this is Starlight Media’s turf. Everybody is only applauding her out of respect!”
In that case, why did you come here and stir up trouble in the first place? But thanks to you, Amelie was once again able to impress everyone with something different and earn their respect. Julia only laughed it off sarcastically, silently calling Jodie a fool for messing with Amelie despite knowing she was on her turf.
Soon, she sighed and patted Jodie’s shoulder. “Look, word has it that everyone is unhappy with the Alston Family for treating Amy less than she deserved, especially your brother, yet the fact that you came here today only proves the rumors were right. Thus, I’d say you only have yourself to blame for that.”
At that instant, Jodie’s face blanched in shame as she clenched her jaw tightly. She then walked up to the audio engineer and snatched his phone, knowing he had recorded them when they were dancing.
Impossible!” It seemed as if she was dancing with her soul.
While there were only a handful of people who could dance so impressively, Amelie was one of the few who could infect all those around her, making them so intoxicated that they lost themselves in her dance.
Anyone with skills like hers is a professional in dancing! Upon the realization, Jodie was overwhelmed by a strong urge to leave the place badly due to such an embarrassing defeat.
On the other hand, Elyse, who had been watching the entire time, silently knitted her eyebrows unhappily as she didn’t expect Amelie to beat Jodie in dancing. Who is Amelie? Why is she so good at car racing and dancing?
It was then Elyse realized she might not have seen through Amelie. The next second, she shifted her gaze to Leo, seeing him stand like a statue without any emotion on his face as if he had nothing to do with none of what was going on.
Nevertheless, Elyse saw Leo’s eyes that fell upon Amelie, and she noticed the upward curve of the corner of his eyes like he was proud of Amelie. However, he appeared to be pursing his lips tightly in a preoccupied manner, making Elyse wonder what he was thinking in his mind.
Soon, she began feeling overwhelmed by her wild imagination as she staggered and collapsed onto Leo. “Leo, I’m starting to feel dizzy again. Let’s get out of here.” At the same time. Toby curled his lips upward and smiled upon witnessing Elyse’s fake pretense.
“Okay.” Leo forced himself to take his eyes off Amelie and walked out of the door with Elyse.
“Let’s see who can sing better!”
A voice suddenly echoed through the venue, catching Leo and Elyse’s attention. When they turned around. they saw Jodie on the stage with a microphone in her hand. Staring at Amelie in a hostile manner. Jodie was not happy with her defeat. Therefore, she succumbed to the temptation of provoking Amelie again, believing she would beat her in singing.
Nonetheless, Amelie only looked at her coldly, reacting with a faint smile. “Sorry, I don’t sing for free, and
neither do I sing without any prior notice.” She had better things to do other than settling her scores with
Jodie.
“You!” Jodie was piqued for being ignored and dismissed once more, her face turning red when she heard Amelie’s response. At the same time, she held the microphone so tightly that her fingernails started to turn white, but soon, she lightened up again. “Well, it seems that Miss Dillon has no idea how to sing at all. Starlight Media is a place for talented people to shine, yet Miss Dillon can’t sing at all. It makes me wonder how you’re able to run the company.”
When Amelie heard her words, she only responded with a smirk and laughed at her for her ignorance. “I bet you haven’t set foot in a record company before, have you? Have you ever seen anyone singing while managing a company?” Julia refuted Jodie’s words with an ironic question, making everyone around them laugh in
“Why don’t you sing for us, Miss Dillon? Let us hear your beautiful voice.” The people around Amelie tried to convince her to perform, curious to find out what she was capable of. More importantly, they wanted the drama
to go on.
Nonetheless, Amelie only pursed her lips in silence, showing no intention of going along with the crowd. I’m not a monkey, so I will not do what people tell me to do unless I want to.
Meanwhile, Leo was still there, somehow finding it hard to take his eyes off Amelie. Despite her reticence, the calm and confident look on her face made her seem tough and strong. Other than that, her shining eyes and
dominant aura easily made her the center of the spotlight in the place.
Therefore, she was deemed to be better than Jodie even though she didn’t have to say a single word. She is a
different person from the timid lady she used to be when she was still living with the Alston Family. Also, she is not the same person as the confident car racer back then. I guess there are all kinds of people in this world,
each with a different heart that lies beneath a different face.
Suddenly, the thought of that somehow reminded Leo of Foxy. He then recalled Toby telling him that Amelie looked like Foxy, which was something he had never really paid extra attention to. Thus, his curiosity prompted him to make a quick comparison as he reached for his phone and searched for the app that Toby
always used.
In the meantime, Elyse heaved a sigh of relief when she saw Leo taking his eyes off Amelie, only to be stunned to see him downloading an app with his phone. Just when she was about to ask him about it, she suddenly heard a voice. “I’ll sing!”
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Leo paused and looked up just as everyone else was attracted by the adorable voice they heard. Then, they began looking around and searching for the source of the voice, only to realize it came from a child Julia was carrying a few moments later.
With a fair face and a pair of big and beautiful eyes, the child appeared to be holding a microphone. At that moment, the first impression that came to everyone’s mind was how adorable the child was, but soon, they were immediately stunned by a thought that simultaneously flashed through their heads.
Did this little girl just say that? Is she going to challenge Jodie Alston? Where did a little girl like her get all the courage to challenge an adult? Have we been mistaken?
“I’ll sing!” The child in Julia’s arms repeated her words one more time just when everyone was guessing where the voice came from. While the girl opened her mouth and uttered her sentence word by word, the adults finally made sense of what was going on.
“Goodness, it was her who said that.”
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“Whose kid is this? That’s some courage she has right there.”
“My kid is older than her, but he doesn’t dare to perform in front of a crowd.”
“Why aren’t my kids as talented as others…”
At the same time, Amelie finally noticed the child’s presence. Surprise was written all over her face as she asked, “Hello, Bria. What brings you here?” It turned out that the little girl Julia was carrying was none other than Amelie’s daughter, Bria.
With two ponytails hanging around her shoulders, Bria rested her head in Amelie’s arms when she heard her mother’s words. Despite her slight guilt, she went ahead and answered loudly. “Today is your big day, so I’ve come to show you my support, Mommy!” She raised her fists in the air adorably, melting Amelie’s heart.
In the end, she forgot about lecturing her daughter. At the same time, the mother and the daughter’s lovely interaction also gave the bystanders a hint about Bria’s identity. Thus, they were curious to learn more about
them.
Meanwhile, Jodie was caught off guard by Bria’s sudden presence, for she didn’t expect the little girl to challenge her in her mother’s place. What’s the meaning of this? Are they implying that I’m only fit to challenge a child?
The thought of that made her blood boil through every single vein in her body. She then glared at Amelie as a gesture to signal the latter to take Bria away. However, Amelie didn’t notice Jodie’s signal, but Julia noticed it instead. Thus, she curled her lips upward and carried Bria onto the stage. “You can do it, Bria!” Julia wanted to give the girl a high five.
In that instant, the cute girl’s response melted the hearts of everyone in the hall. “That girl. Doesn’t she belong to the Alston Family?”
“That lady on the stage is from the Alston Family. Her name is Jodie Alston.”
“Whoa, is this a family battle or something?”
“Mr. Alston divorced Amelie Dillon, so are they still a family?”
Soon, the place was filled with gossip and murmurs discussing the relationship between the Alston Family and Amelie. As they began to talk more and more about it, they grew more interested in Amelie’s story. After all, Amelie was challenged by her former sister-in-law just when her daughter showed up and accepted the challenge in her place. The show is getting better and better! Although all of the guests were from the upper class of society, they were no different from regular busybodies.
In the meantime, Jodie’s identity was revealed just as she found herself in a tight spot; much to her dismay. she had been challenged by a child. Standing on the stage in embarrassment, she didn’t even know what to do other than react with a pale face. “I’m sorry. I will not accept the child’s challenge,” she replied, gritting her teeth.
How dare you challenge me, you idiotic brat?! While cursing Bria on the inside. Jodie desperately swapped eye contact with the girl in hopes that she would get her message and leave.
Nevertheless, Bria was not the same little girl she was, fearing Jodie no more. Soon, she took big strides toward the stage and stood next to Jodie, grinning at everyone else adorably. “Goodness! She is so cute!”
Bria’s beautiful smile instantly ignited the atmosphere as everyone cheered in excitement. After all, she inherited Amelie and Leo’s good genes, which were evident in her fair skin and beautiful face. At the same
time, the huge difference between Jodie and Bria’s height presented an amusing sight to behold due to the
child’s short stature.
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Despite Jodie’s good looks and fashionable outfit, the guests couldn’t help but fix their gazes on Bria. Noticing that, Jodie became irritable and frustrated with Bria’s refusal to leave. Ugh! Why won’t this brat mind her own
business?! She is standing by my side as if we’re both contestants in a competition. I wish I could just stomp
her to death!
However, Bria acted as if she didn’t notice Jodie’s anger. Instead, she gazed at the adult with a smile. “Don’t worry, Madam. I could sing first if you’re a little shy. You can sing after me and help me hype up the crowd.”
Is it so difficult to call me Aunt Jodie? Why did you call me Madam?! Jodie was annoyed by the way Bria addressed her, but soon, she quickly got over it, thinking her niece probably only knew how to sing some nursery rhymes that she learned from school as she hadn’t heard Bria sing before.
Fine, since you insist, I figure I should teach you a lesson by knocking you down to size. When everyone hears your terrible voice later, they’ll all blame your mother for failing to teach you well. As for me, I’m going to need a stage like this to show my talent. Then, I’ll visit Starlight Media for an interview again, and if Amelie
Jodie was still angry about the humiliation she suffered at Starlight Media earlier, which was why she was determined to have her revenge. “Tine.” Jodie nodded, feeling better at the thought of that. She then continued to hold the microphone in front of her mouth and said, “Don’t expect much from a child who is still in preschool. If she sings poorly later, please go easy on her.“
When Julia heard that, she ambiguously curled her lips upward and spoke to Bria. “Just be yourself, Bria.” At the same time, Amelie only kept her head down as if she failed to notice Jodie’s sarcastic
words directed at her daughter.
Upon hearing Julia’s words of encouragement, Jodie felt relieved and stepped back, leaving the stage to Bria. While she smirked arrogantly and watched from the side, Bria seemed busy searching for the center on the stage, which Jodie found amusing and laughable. Without telling anyone to play the music, she then brought the microphone closer to her mouth and tested the audio.
The child’s actions were a sight of amusement for Jodie. “This is funny. This little girl knows exactly what to do on stage like a professional even though she hasn’t learned how to sing yet. It makes me wonder who taught her all these tricks, but without proper training, I doubt this is going to turn out well for her.”
As soon as Jodie finished her words, a clear and crisp voice was heard like the chirping birds in the forest. “Wait, what?” Jodie looked as if she just saw a ghost, finding it ironic that she had just mocked Bria for her impractical tricks. Am I hearing things now? This voice is simply just… spellbinding.
Refusing to believe the voice was Bria’s, Jodie looked around her for signs that might suggest the girl was lip- syncing to a pre-recorded track.
On the other hand, Bria lost herself in the music, closing her eyes while swaying her body to the rhythm. “Goodness! I can’t believe that little girl can sing so well despite her age.”
“Her voice is magical!”
“Look at the emotions on her face! Everything is perfect!”
Murmurs and gossip once again filled the silent atmosphere; no one thought Bria could sing so well. After all, they thought she could only sing some nursery rhymes that she learned from school just like Jodie initially did.
Amelie was just as surprised as the guests while listening to her daughter sing. “Since when did my girl become so good at singing?” After all, she had always known Bria for being restless and playful. Although she was also aware that Bria would pester Jamie to teach her how to sing, she didn’t think her daughter would improve so much.
“My girl is gifted!” Julia said as if Bria was her biological daughter.
Meanwhile, Bria had more surprises to show, singing at the highest pitch she could go at the end of the song. In that instant, everyone else was left with their eyes wide open upon hearing her voice, unable to believe a child like her could sing in such a high-pitched tone. While the guests were still intoxicated by the girl’s sweet voice, it suddenly came to a stop.
Chapter 130
Then, everyone heard Bria’s words. “It’s your turn now, Aunt Jodie.”
On the stage, Bria smiled and looked at Jodie.
However, Jodie was looking at her blankly, still in shock. When she heard Bria call her, she could only stare blankly at her.
She looks confident, optimistic, and lively. She is nothing like she was in the Alston Residence. Moreover, what pitch was she singing in just now?
As Jodie counted inwardly, her face went pale when she realized the song’s pitch.
“Which song are you going to sing, Miss Alston?” One of the musicians asked as they were backstage.
Although they were asking Jodie, they were looking at Bria since they were amazed by her performance.
These musicians are men, so they should be looking at me. After all, men have always kept their eyes on me no matter where I went. However, a three-year-old has outshined me.
At that moment, Jodie was unhappy and shouted without thinking it through. “I’m going to sing the song with the highest note!”
When the musician heard her words, they were stunned. However, they soon found a song whose pitch was almost as high as Bria’s ending note. Then, they began playing their instruments while Jodie sang along. However, as she sang, she saw the expression of the crowd. Next, she heard a crooked voice surrounding the room. Whose voice is that? she thought. Only when she felt her throat hurt did she realize it was her voice! Her voice had cracked!
As soon as she realized this, she looked at the microphone in horror. Her mind was filled with the snarky comments and ignorance she had given Bria just moments before. I’m the humiliating one when I’ve been disgracing the other!
At that moment, her mind went blank as she stood like a statue on the stage. She knew she should run off the stage and disappear from the public eye, but she didn’t even have the strength to do so.
At this moment, Bria said to Julia on the stage. “Let’s sing together, Ma.”
Even Bria could tell that Jodie had sung off-key. Since she was here to support Amelie and not trying to humiliate Jodie, she pulled Julia’s hand and said.
When Julia heard her words, she stepped on the stage with confidence, and the duo started singing together.
Not far away, Leo had his eyes on Bria, who was standing on the stage.
autistic since she would hide far away whenever she saw him or a stranger nearby. However, looking at her bold, confident, smiling daughter who loved to sing and dance, he wondered if this was the Bria he knew.
At that moment, he suddenly recalled that Amelie had told him that Bria was suffering and in agony when she was at Alston Residence. It was at this moment when he saw the other side of Bria did he understand how Amelie felt when she told him that.
I almost ruined my own daughter’s lifet
Thinking about it, Leo felt like he was being slapped. He didn’t even dare look at Bria.
On the other hand, when Elyse saw Leo’s mixed expression, she was nervous and pinched herself underneath her sleeves.
Bria’s performance is outstanding. As her father, Leo will pay attention to Bria. This means that he will come in contact with Amelie! Once they know each other, he will know that she is Big Eyes!
As Elyse thought about it, she felt like she was being hit from behind as her mind went dizzy. She couldn’t think straight, nor could she stand calm and composed at this moment. However, she knew one thing for sure -she had to stop them from seeing each other!
Then, she said in a low voice, “Bria is indeed talented. However, for a three-year-old child to sing such a difficult song is abusing her voice. Amelie is pushing her too hard. After all, not even adults can endure such extreme training. If this goes on, Bria’s voice will be destroyed.” As she spoke, she looked concerned.
Elyse knew what a person Leo was. Since Leo was responsible and would not neglect Bria, he would take his child away from Amelie if she indicated that Amelie was only using Bria for money. With the power that Leo held, Amelie was no match for him. Although Elyse would then become Bria’s stepmother, it would still be a better choice than letting Leo know that Amelie was Big Eyes!
However, she waited for some time, yet nothing happened. Leo was still staring at Bria, who was dancing and singing on stage like he was being captivated. Toby, on the other hand, smirked coldly and said, “I wonder how you can tell that Amelie is pushing Bria too hard when Bria enjoys the spotlight.”
Hearing his words, Elyse was frustrated. Damn it! He always messes up my plan!
Since she couldn’t say anything to rebuke him, she held back her anger.
Suddenly, she heard a voice from behind. “How can you figure it out if she is enjoying the stage when she is on
Elyse turned her head and saw that it was Ashton. He tilted his head and huffed as he spoke, seemingly to loathe Amelie.
When Elyse saw that Ashton had said the words she wished she could, she was satisfied. Then, she pursed her lips and suppressed her excitement as she frowned and looked concerned. “I heard that Miss Dillion made Bria
“For someone who would do anything to have money, Amelie doesn’t deserve to be a parent since she’s profiting off her child,” Ashton added.
In his mind, whatever Elyse said was true. As long as Elyse wanted it, he would find an explanation for her.
Since they kept talking, it was hard for Leo to ignore their words.
When he heard that Amelie was using Bria to earn money, he frowned and darkened his eyes. Then, he strode toward the stage.
On the other hand, Amelie was hugging Bria beside the stage.
“Miss Dillion, it’s bad for you to let your child learn such a high note while she is still so young. It will ruin her vocal cords,” someone said in dissatisfaction.
When Amelie heard the spokesperson’s words, she smiled and nodded. “Yes, you’re right. However, I only learned that she can sing such a high note today. I’ll keep an eye out on her from now on and let her practice what’s best for her.”
Although the crowd was amazed by Bria’s high notes, they still had doubts since Bria was still young. However, when they saw that Amelie had accepted their criticism and told them that Bria had taught herself how to do it, they were in awe as their suspicions died down.
“It is never our children who can achieve such goals. I’m amazed that she taught herself.”
“Yeah, my child isn’t as good as Bria, and I even hired many teachers to teach her.”
Leo stopped in his tracks when he heard Amelie’s words. Then, he took a turn and walked toward Jodie, who was cowering in the corner. “Let’s go home,” he said.
When Jodie heard his words, she looked at him with red and puffy eyes. Then, she silently walked behind Leo as they left.
Looking at the two, Elyse clenched her fists and thought, Everything that happened today seemed like it was planned! Something always happens whenever I want to frame Amelie, and it always ends up benefitting her!
Thinking about it, Elyse turned around and looked at Amelie with hatred, feeling frustrated from her loss. Then, she seemed to have thought of something and quickly chased after Leo.