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If it wasn’t because they had taken an interest in her, there was no other reason for them to come.
Suddenly, Emily’s mind was in a whirl.
If that’s actually the case, who should I choose?
Although Mason was the most powerful out of the three, J’ Adore wasn’t an easy woman to deal with. Not to mention, he used to be in a relationship with Janet. Just thinking about it made Emily uncomfortable.
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryWhat if Young Master Mason could give up J’Adore and Janet for me?
Then, perhaps she could consider him.
All of a sudden, the sound of neat and steady footsteps came from behind, disrupting Emily’s train of thought.
She turned to look at the people walking toward her.
She saw three tall, handsome men approaching her step by step.
Emily was so ecstatic that she nearly lost her mind.
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryHowever, another woman was with them, and she looked incompatible with these three men. The woman was holding Mason’s hand and walking gracefully toward her.
Emily frowned as her gaze fell on the woman’s face.
Suddenly, the joy and pleasure that were in her eyes were slowly replaced by fear and shock.
This woman… Isn’t she the woman from just now? How does she know Young Master Mason? And why is she holding his hand? Unless… Young Master Mason brought her here. In other words… is this woman the legendary… J’Adore?
When these thoughts flashed through her mind, Emily instinctively covered her mouth in disbelief and almost screamed in astonishment.
I was talking to J’Adore just now? That is to say, I accidentally offended her just now! How could I be so unlucky as to offend J’Adore? Emily thought.
When Brian saw that Emily was frozen in place, he quickly pulled her aside and took the initiative to say hello. “Young Master Sanders, Young Master Moss, Young Master Mason, welcome!”
Lee nodded his greeting. “I heard that the second Young Miss of the Jackson Family is going to participate in the World Piano Competition. Congratulations, Miss Jackson.”
Brian had a friendly look on his face. “Thank you, Young Master Sanders. Please take a seat.”
After Lee took his seat, Brian settled his gaze on Henry and said respectfully, “Young Master Moss, please be seated.”
Henry nodded. “My gift will be presented to Miss Jackson later.”
Flattered, Brian exclaimed, “Young Master Moss, you shouldn’t have gone to the trouble of getting a gift.”
Henry said nothing but proceeded to walk toward the VIP table where he found his place and sat down.
“Young Master Mason,” Brian called out.
Mason nodded at him and said, “I heard that the second Young Miss of the Jackson Family will represent Yobril in the World Piano Competition. I hope that Miss Emily will win the championship.”
Brian gave him a genuine smile. “Thank you for honoring us with your presence, Young Master Mason. May I ask who this is?” Brian’s gaze fell upon Janet.
Mason’s mouth curled up slightly, and his thin lips opened a little as he introduced her. “The future lady of the Lowry Family—J’Adore.”
When Brian heard this, he straightened up immediately. “Hello, Miss J’Adore.”
The woman pursed her lips and gave him a faint nod. “Hello, Mr. Jackson.”
At that moment, Emily had heard every word of their exchange.
She felt cold all over, and the hairs on her back stood on end.
She’s really the Lady of the Lowry Family, J’Adore? The person I offended just now is really J’Adore. Although she has a good figure and a unique temperament, her looks are just average. How can Mason be interested in such a woman?
Emily’s expression took a drastic change. How could it be… how could it be J’Adore?
Earlier, Emily dared to find fault with her because of her plain appearance. After all, if she’s truly a daughter of a wealthy family or a celebrity, she wouldn’t look so ordinary. But, how could I have known that I offended such a big name?
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At this moment, the woman suddenly spoke up. “Why is Miss Jackson hiding behind there? What’s the problem? Are you shy?”
After being called upon, Emily’s face turned pale instantly.
Listening to the girl’s cold and indifferent voice, Brian got goosebumps. He quickly pulled Emily forward. “Emily, hurry up and greet Young Master Mason and Miss J’Adore.”
Didn’t I teach her all these banquet etiquettes just now? How could Emily forget them so fast? She’s being so rude!
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryEmily looked extremely embarrassed, but she had to step forth to cater to them.
She poked her head out slowly. Still in a trance, she walked to Mason and J’Adore, then greeted them respectfully. “Hello, Young Master Mason! Hello, Miss J’Adore!”
The man nodded, then retracted his gaze.
Janet glanced profoundly at Emily, then smiled. “If I remember correctly, the person that reminded and warned me to know my place, to not let my eyes wander, and that no one would know how I disappeared, is you. Am I right, Miss Jackson?”
At this, Emily visibly paled.
Brian, who was standing beside her, frowned and looked at her. “Emily, what happened? You had an argument with Miss J’Adore?”
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryI’ve warned her so many times before the banquet! Why can’t she listen? Is Emily trying to p*ss me off?
If Mason and J’Adore held a grudge against the Jacksons, then their family would be in deep trouble!
With his arm around her waist, Mason asked in concern, “What happened? You had a dispute with Miss Jackson?”
This question was directed at Janet.
His arm around her waist had a clear implication. It was obviously an act of someone protecting his wife.
A huge part of Emily’s heart turned to ice. She knew that if she didn’t take the initiative to apologize today, the Jackson Family would likely be targeted by the Lowry family, so she had no choice but to step forward and admit guiltily, “I’m sorry. I acted like a snob just now. I hope you won’t take it to heart, Miss J’Adore.”
When the woman heard this, she didn’t mention anything about forgiving her. Instead, she let out a cold laugh.
When this laugh reached Emily and Brian’s ears, they shivered slightly.
Brian stepped forth and bowed. “Miss J’Adore, I’m sorry. The Jackson family didn’t discipline her well. Miss J’Adore, please be understanding and forgive Emily this time. “
Seeing Brian in such a humble posture, Janet trembled slightly and reached out to help him up.
She blinked. “Forget it. Miss Jackson is the main focus today. I’m just an outsider, so I won’t be a wet blanket.”
As soon as Emily heard that she would stop pursuing the matter, the large stone in her heart fell to the ground.
Brian released a sigh of relief as well. He quickly said, “Young Master Mason, Miss J’Adore, this way please.”
Mason and Janet nodded at the same time.
Then, the man placed his arm around her waist as they walked toward the VIP table.
Emily stood stuck in one spot for a long time before snapping back to reality. The blood gradually rushed back into her pale face, and her small face took on its rosy tinge once again.
She was about to find a place to sit when she was suddenly faced with Brian’s criticisms.
His usual good temper withered away as he berated her. “Emily, look at what you’ve done. Didn’t I tell you not to have disagreements with the guests? Why won’t you just listen to me? If it wasn’t for J’Adore’s generosity, I think your future would be ruined by now.”
The place was full of the music industry’s big names. If they knew that Emily had such a bad temper, it wouldn’t be hard to figure that the people in the music industry would rally against her.
As she was being scolded, Emily’s expression turned dark, and the color that had just returned to her cheeks faded away.
How was I supposed to know that J’Adore looks so ordinary?
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If I knew that the woman was J’Adore, I definitely wouldn’t have approached her and offended her! It’s just my luck! Am I the only one to be blamed, though? She looks so ordinary. No wonder Mason would cheat on her!
“Dad, please stop scolding me. I didn’t mean it. If people see you chewing me out, it would cause unwanted consequences,” Emily pleaded, looking wronged.
Today was her big day, so if other people found out that she was having an argument, it would be downright embarrassing!
Brian sighed in exasperation and crossed his hands behind his back. He was so furious that he couldn’t speak.
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryHe chided himself that he should’ve let Megan supervise Emily because she had quite nearly caused a disaster!
“Forget it; forget it.” Brian didn’t know what else to say, so he simply left with his hands behind his back.
As she watched Brian’s back fade into the distance, Emily reached up to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes.
It’s all J’Adore’s fault! If she hadn’t appeared, I wouldn’t have gotten a scolding from Dad! Those whose names start with ‘J’ are all btches! Janet is one, and J’Adore is another. Btches! They almost caused my destruction!
It seemed that she really had enmity with people whose names started with ‘J’!
She should’ve asked Janet to come today. If she attended the party and met J’Adore, they definitely would’ve torn each other apart. That way, the incident earlier wouldn’t have happened.
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryBah, I’m just unlucky!
At the VIP area, Mason squeezed Janet’s hand and asked, “What did she say to you just now?”
Janet blinked several times, then said, “Are you talking about Emily?”
He nodded and murmured a ‘yes’.
“She said that I’m here to scrounge a free meal and that I’m trying to pick up men,” Janet casually answered.
Mason frowned, feeling puzzled: “Pick up men? What do you mean?”
Henry leaned over and chuckled. “Young Master Mason, to pick up men means to flirt with them.”
As soon as he said this, Mason’s handsome face darkened.
If it wasn’t for Brian’s sake, he would have thrown Emily out without a doubt.
Henry glanced at the man’s gloomy face and silently laughed.
Looking at the stranger’s face, Henry opened his mouth to say something, but he couldn’t bring himself to call her ‘Mrs. Lowry’.
It felt weird to refer to this unfamiliar face as ‘Mrs. Lowry’. It was as if Mason was cheating on Janet.
Henry rubbed his nose and called out, “Janet.”
At this, the man next to him narrowed his eyes.
Janet? Doesn’t Henry usually call her ‘Mrs. Lowry’ or ‘Miss Janet’? Why is he calling her so intimately now? Could it be that Henry is attracted to Jan in this mask? I won’t allow it!
“Henry, address her like how you typically would. Don’t start having other ideas.” The man’s low voice indicated that he was slightly displeased.
“Oh… What?” Henry retracted his gaze, then muttered, “Young Master Mason, I just called her by her name; why are you getting so excited?”
Hearing this, Mason remained unmoving.
The Lowry Family had never dared to call her by her name, but Henry sure had the guts. After not seeing her for so long, he was addressing her without even a ‘Miss’.
Mason shot Henry a warning look, and his grip on Janet’s thin waist unconsciously tightened.
Janet was dumbfounded, and she felt as if her waist was about to be snapped into half.
What is his problem? Didn’t Henry just call me by my name? What’s he so angry for? Really! So childish! Who knew that Mason was so childish?
Seeing that something was off, Henry endured his discomfort and said, “Mrs. Lowry, your sister hasn’t even won the competition yet, but your family is so anxious to set up a banquet already. What’s their problem?”
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It would be so embarrassing if Emily didn’t become the champion! Although Janet was a part of the Jackson family, and she was multi-talented, even she didn’t keep such a high-profile!
Janet raised her eyebrows and smiled. “Students taught by Hilbert won’t perform too badly. She might actually win the championship.”
“Pfft!” Henry responded offhandedly. “Don’t forget—there are many other music prodigies in Sandfort City.” He already knew several of them.
Didn’t Moss Group invest in a music video before? Although Jessie messed it up and they lost a lot of money in the end, he vaguely remembered a musician called Sweet Tune. (Refer to Chapter 163).
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryThe way she played the piano was natural and smooth, and it made him feel as happy as a person enjoying the rain after a long drought. Moreover, despite not seeing her face, she had a nice figure. Just thinking about it made Henry’s heart flutter!
Catching sight of the yearnful look on his face, Janet chuckled. “Why? Is there someone you like?”
Henry looked down like a sheepish young lady and said, “Last time, Moss Group invested in a music video called ‘Heaven on Earth’, and there was a pianist called Sweet Tune.” He didn’t bother covering it up, so he just told her the truth. “To be honest, I’m quite interested in her.” Although he had met all kinds of women, there was never a woman who was able to attract his attention with just a back view.
As soon as he said this, Lee’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly and he let out a dry cough. Janet raised her eyebrows and a somewhat surprised look appeared on her face, but it quickly disappeared. She smiled and exclaimed, “Sweet Tune, huh?”
Henry blinked, stunned by Janet’s reaction. “Mrs. Lowry, do you know that woman?”
Janet coughed, then said nonchalantly, “Sort of. Why? What do you want to do?”
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryHe was delighted to hear this, and his dark eyes lit up instantly. “Then, do you know if Sweet Tune’s going to participate in the World Piano Competition this time?”
“It’s not confirmed yet.” Janet’s expression was so natural as she picked on her nails that no one could find anything amiss.
Henry grinned and bumped Janet’s arm. “Mrs. Lowry, can you give me her contact information? I’ll find a way to chat her up.”
Upon seeing Henry’s intimate gesture of bumping her on the arm, Mason’s eyeballs nearly popped out of its sockets.
At this moment, Janet coughed stiffly and touched her nose as if feeling guilty. “Forget it. She already has a boyfriend.”
Boyfriend? This news disappointed Henry. She’s such a beautiful woman who exuded an air of literacy and artistry! Which scoundrel’s lucky enough to be her boyfriend?
Henry felt a sense of regret overcome him. He rolled his eyes and covered his mouth, then said, “It doesn’t matter if she has a boyfriend. Her boyfriend is definitely not any better than me. I will make her mine, so please give me her contact information!”
Henry’s words almost made Lee spit out his red wine. Not bad. He has the guts to steal Young Master Mason’s girlfriend!
The more the conversation progressed, the more Janet felt that something was wrong. She hurriedly moved her body and pushed Henry away. In a cold voice, she said, “Get your head straight.”
Janet shot a glance at the man next to her. She was afraid that if they continued like this when her identity was revealed, she would be in huge trouble.
“Mrs. Lowry, you’re so petty.” Henry was irritated. How was he supposed to be at ease when he had been denied the chance to pursue the first woman who caught his attention?
Janet rubbed her chin. After a while, she said, “Young Master Moss, don’t you have any beautiful women you want? Do you have to be so hell-bent on getting her? What’s with you?”
Henry said nothing as he turned away and sulked.
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Rolling her eyes, Janet turned around without saying anything.
Mason glared at Henry briefly then patted Janet on the shoulder and said coldly, “No one is allowed to lay a finger on my Jan.”
His pats were not strong and felt more like he was asserting his dominance.
She looked at him with a puzzled expression. What is he doing? Suddenly, she recalled Henry grazing his head on her shoulder earlier. Oh. Feeling flustered, she shifted closer toward Mason.
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryOnce he felt her slight movement, his mood was instantly lifted.
Grabbing her small hand, he gave it a firm squeeze and said, “Since you know Sweet Tune, why don’t you introduce her to Henry so they can get to know each other? It’s not a big deal.”
She raised an eyebrow. “Are you sure?”
Her arched brow looked profound.
“Hmm?” The look on her face puzzled him.
“Don’t regret it then.” She shot her brows up and scoffed at him on the inside.
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryHe was amused now. Regret? What do I have to regret? He did not seem to comprehend her words. Is she trying to provoke me on purpose?
“Mr. Lowry, all Henry did was call my name. You don’t have to be this jealous. It’s not very manly.”
Ever since she got together with him, it felt as though she was always surrounded by jealousy.
“Be a good girl and call me Mason,” he cajoled.
Narrowing her eyes, she called, “Mason.” She intentionally dragged his name out and made it sound seductive.
“I’ll deal with you later.” He gritted his teeth. His voice was low and husky.
Deal with me? What did I do wrong? He’s not making any sense.
On the other side, Henry only felt envious as he watched Janet and Mason’s sweet interactions with each other. Ugh. Janet is just too mean!
As soon as Mason noticed Henry’s gaze, he shot him a cold glare that was filled with hostility.
Once Henry got the warning, he quickly looked away and rubbed his eyes miserably.
From the VIP section, Emily had witnessed the whole scene.
J’Adore looks ordinary. Why are there three men hovering around her? They’re truly blind.
She even felt like this so-called J’Adore was not as pretty as Janet.
Chuckling, she thought, It’s indeed such a waste of Young Master Mason’s handsome face.
When Brian saw that almost everyone was present, he quickly walked to Emily and said, “Emily, hurry up the stage to make your speech now. Everyone is waiting.”
She froze for a few seconds before getting back to her senses. Nodding, she took a deep breath and reassured, “I got it, Dad.”
Standing below the stage, she tried her best to get in the right frame of mind. No matter what, she could not get distracted by anyone.
Janet might be at home waiting to laugh at me!
I have to surprise Janet along with everyone else.
Drawing a deep breath, she grasped the hem of her skirt and stepped on stage elegantly like a cat.
A clear round of applause sounded below the stage.
She kept a faint smile on her face and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to my celebration banquet.”
A sweet voice sounded followed by another clear round of applause.
When the banquet started, everyone gathered together in a circle.
The moment they went up to her, someone exclaimed, “Tsk. Tsk. Emily claimed her gown was embroided with real diamonds earlier and it turned out to be true.”
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“Yes. These diamonds are especially marvelous under the lights.”
“Tsk. Tsk. Looks like the Jackson Family really bled themselves dry!”
“Her skin also looks flawless at such a close distance.”
“I agree. Didn’t Young Master Mason’s girlfriend, J’Adore, come here today? She’s definitely not as beautiful as Emily!”
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel Query“You’re right. J’Adore looks quite ordinary. It’s only her temperament that is extraordinary.”
“Yeah. She might not be as beautiful as Emily, but her temperament is very alluring. It’s the kind that makes people want to take a second look at her.”
Emily felt a burst of happiness when she heard that J’Adore was not as beautiful as her. Snickering to herself, she thought, There are only a few people in Sandfort City who can beat me in terms of appearance. I’m confident about that! With such an ugly face, it serves J’Adore right!
Emily chuckled and continued talking with the microphone in her hand. “I will be playing a piano piece for all of you shortly. I hope Master Ford and Master Powell who are here today will be able to judge my performance.”
As soon as she spoke with her sweet and melodic voice, murmurs started to rise from every direction.
“Oh my god. Is Emily really going to play right now? This is such an honor.”
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel Query“I’m so excited. We get to hear the champion of the World Piano Competition play at this moment, and it’s for free.”
“Exactly. I’m going crazy!”
“Hurry; hurry. Take out your phones to record this.”
If Emily had been the champion of the World Piano Competition, the tickets for each of her performances were going to be at least a few tens of thousands.
Although a few tens of thousands was not much to them, it was still exciting to be able to come in contact with a big celebrity at such a close distance and at no cost.
When she heard the sounds of their cheers, a graceful smile grew on her face.
“You can start now, Emily,” Brian reminded from below the stage as a signal for her to get started soon.
She was still immersed in her blissful imagination when she heard his urges and quickly snapped out of it. I must get the attention of Master Ford, Master Powell, and the men from the three major families. With that thought in mind, she forced a smile on her face and slowly walked toward the piano with the hems of her dress lifted.
She couldn’t help but shudder when she reached out to touch the grand piano that Wesley had given her.
The cold metal edge of the piano instantly brought to life the musical notes in her mind.
At that moment, all eyes were drawn to the girl who was in a white gown.
With a smile on her face, Emily pulled the piano stool out and sat down.
After taking a deep breath, her eyes drifted toward the men in the VIP section and accidentally stumbled upon Henry looking in her direction.
He looked like he was extremely interested.
In turn, his gaze only made her nervous. Even if I can’t have Mason Lowry, Young Master Moss is still not a bad option.
Her heart was pounding in her chest.
She smiled and spoke in a respectful and professional manner. “The song I will be playing is an original called ‘Relentless Glimmer’.”
After she spoke, an enthusiastic round of applause rose from below the stage.
“I didn’t know Emily was this talented. She even has her own original piece!”
“That goes without saying. A student under Mr. Hilbert is surely exceptional!”
“Tsk, tsk. Not to mention, the title of the song is just as great.”
“She looks too beautiful sitting up there!”
“Quiet. Let’s listen to her play.”
In the VIP section, Janet began to laugh the moment she heard ‘Relentless Glimmer’ being played.
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“‘Relentless Glimmer’…” Janet’s pink lips curled up slightly. “‘Glimmer of Dawn’. This is rather interesting.”
When Henry heard Janet murmuring to herself, he was prompted to ask. “What is it, Janet? What ‘Glimmer of Dawn’?”
She looked up and saw him gazing at her. Shaking her head, she replied, “It’s nothing.”
He scratched his head at her response then returned his gaze to the stage.
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryWhen he saw Emily’s back, it somehow reminded him of Sweet Tune.
Even though he knew that Sweet Tune was Sweet Tune, and Emily was Emily, he still felt a sense of excitement.
Suddenly, a melodious musical note slowly sounded under Emily’s fingertips.
The huge banquet hall fell silent except for the sound of Emily’s piano.
The grand piano from Wesley and the sound system from Antonio naturally went well together. The delivery of the music was so commendable that it was even comparable to an actual dance hall.
Everyone held their breaths as they watched and waited for Emily to bring to them the work of the century.
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryThe moment her fair and slender fingers fell on the black and white keys, they also felt their hearts quiver.
Each note in the tune simply mesmerized them.
Once the song came to an end, the guests in the audience began cheering for her. “Holy sh*t! That sounded incredible.”
“Emily was capable enough to be able to hold this celebration banquet in advance!”
“Yes, this is rather unbelievable. In any case, it was amazing.”
Hearing the round of applause around her, Emily let out a sigh of relief and slowly got up from the stool to bow. “This is the end of my song. I would like to ask Master Ford and Master Powell to provide some feedback for my performance,” she said in a modest and respectful manner. Even if she made a mistake, people would not have the heart to criticize her too harshly for it.
Moreover, her performance tonight deserved a perfect score.
Especially the last verse; it showcased her strong style and each note sounded unique.
There was only one word to describe her performance—perfect!
Even though Wesley and Antonio already saw her as the champion of the upcoming World Piano Competition, the standard she exhibited tonight still took them by surprise.
When she did not get any affirmation, however, she slowly went from being full of confidence to a little flustered. Did I get caught out? No, that can’t be. If I get caught at a celebration banquet, I’ll turn into a laughing stock!
Her heart was pounding in her chest from the nerves.
With her hands clenched into fists, she was slowly losing color in her face as she stammered, “Master Ford, Master Powell, what did you think of my performance tonight?”
They glanced at each other then exclaimed, “It was excellent!”
Excellent? She blinked. Did they really use the word excellent to describe my performance? It was something that even she, herself, did not expect.
Did she really receive such high praise for her ‘original work’?
In that case, who else would be deserving of the title as champion in the World Piano Competition if not her?
At that moment, the thrill and shock she felt could no longer be described with words.
After working hard for three to four months, she was finally being repaid for her efforts.
It was a truly touching moment.
Both Wesley and Antonio were in awe of her. “Miss Emily, can you please tell us how you came to compose this piece? Without any special circumstances, it’s impossible to create a song of this level.”
Upon hearing their question, she hesitated and eventually fell out of her excitement.
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How did I compose this piece? What does that mean? Composing music isn’t that complicated! There isn’t a need for any special circumstances. That’s too dramatic. Emily shook her head rather lightly. “I don’t believe composing music requires any special conditions. It is professionalism that a professional artist should already have.” It isn’t that difficult!
As soon as she spoke those words, the audience exploded with admiration.
“Wow. Is she gifted? How can she create such a magnificent work without putting much effort into it?”
“Oh my god. This is just unbelievable. As a student who got trained under Hilbert, aren’t her capabilities just too strong?”
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel Query“Tsk, tsk, tsk. I can bet that Emily’s skills are on par with Gordon’s and Walter’s. Who knows? She might even overshadow those two as time goes on.”
“I agree. Don’t forget Sweet Tune. Emily should be at the same level as Sweet Tune now.”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk. Sweet Tune hasn’t been active for a long time now. She’s probably been replaced by Emily.”
“That’s right. Back then, Sweet Tune was also the idol in our hearts!”
“I wonder if Sweet Tune will participate in the competition. I want to see her and Emily have a showdown with each other.”
Wesley and Antonio sighed. “Out with the old, in with the new.”
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryAs Emily fiddled with her hair, a look of disdain flashed across her eyes.
Sweet Tune? She snickered. Sweet Tune might not be able to beat me anymore!
Moreover, Wesley and Antonio were implying that the title of champion was a hundred percent hers now.
At one corner, Henry effused, “Janet, your sister is quite good at playing the piano. For a moment there, I almost saw her as Sweet Tune.” He gazed at her in admiration.
Janet did not know what to say.
“What do you think, Babe?” Mason asked as he lowered his eyes to look at her.
“I think…” she pondered carefully. “If that really is her original work, then she has a chance of being the champion.”
Henry was slightly astonished. “Janet, what do you mean by that? Emily just said she composed this song herself!”
Beside them, Lee suddenly laughed. “Aren’t her implications clear enough? It’s not original.”
Henry was dumbfounded as if he could only think of one possibility. “Are you saying she drew inspiration from someone else’s work?”
“Drew inspiration?” Janet chuckled and seemed indifferent. “Don’t make plagiarism sound so refreshing.”
Henry was lost in the middle of their conversation as though he was an outsider who did not know anything. “Emily plagiarized someone? Who?”
Lee touched his nose casually and teased, “Young Master Moss, do you care that much about what Emily does? Don’t tell me you fell in love just after one song?”
Henry grew slightly upset from being teased. He snapped, “Nonsense! I will always flaunt my feathers for Sweet Tune.”
Emily and Sweet Tune did not only differ slightly.
Janet rolled her eyes in her mind. Flaunt his feathers? Does he think he’s a peacock now? He’s just impossible!
Just then, a sweet voice suddenly rang from beside them. “Young Master Sanders. Young Master Moss. Young Master Mason. What did you think of my original piece?”
Lee turned to look at her. He smiled reluctantly and gave a remark that was both superficial and hypocritical. “Your song, ‘Glimmer of Dawn’, was quite spectacular, Miss Emily.”
The moment she heard his critique, her heart skipped a beat. Don’t tell me he caught on?
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After Emily let out a short gasp, she laughed stiffly and said, “Young Master Sanders, it’s called ‘Relentless Glimmer’.”
“Oh, right, ‘Relentless Glimmer’. My bad, Miss Emily. I was mistaken.”
Upon hearing that, she let out a sigh of relief. He didn’t catch on. Pursing her lips, she said empathetically, “It’s not your fault, Young Master Sanders. I am to blame for not giving a better explanation of my work and making it hard for you to remember.”
He smiled with his lips pressed together and did not respond any further.
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryShifting her gaze toward Henry, she lowered her head bashfully and asked, “Is there something on my face, Young Master Moss?”
Henry knitted his brows together and blurted, “What?”
“If not, why were you staring at me earlier? I actually thought I had something on my face.”
When she was on stage earlier, she did not dare to see whether he was looking at her or not, but now that she was off the stage, she realized that he was still staring at her.
What else could it mean other than that he had caught feelings for her?
When he heard her question, he touched his chin awkwardly and explained, “You’re mistaken, Miss Emily. I just wanted to ask you about your original—”
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryAs soon as she heard the word ‘original’, she became alarmed and looked right at him. “What is that, Young Master Moss? Did you want to ask about the originality of this piece? I wrote it during my time at the Royal Academy of Music in Yobril. Do you have any other questions?”
When he saw how frantic she was, he immediately lost interest and did not pry any further.
Janet looked up calmly and smiled. “Miss Emily, did you rearrange the latter part of the piece? It sounds quite different from the first part.”
Emily was taken aback. “Don’t tell me you know about piano too, Miss J’Adore?”
She was already aware of that. J’Adore had played a piano piece at Mason’s twenty-sixth birthday banquet before, and her performance was even more spectacular than Rebecca’s.
Emily just did not know how J’Adore would compare to herself.
Nonetheless, J’Adore was just an amateur at the very most while she was a professional pianist.
In response to Emily’s inquiry, Janet chuckled and answered leisurely, “I know a little bit, but I still lack tremendously compared to you, Miss Emily.”
Emily gave a modest reply. “You’re being too kind, Miss J’Adore. After all, this is my expertise. If you’re able to get a few lessons from Hilbert, you will definitely be better than me.” Even though she was saying that, she thought, But you’re not fortunate enough to be noticed by Hilbert.
Still, she did not dare to voice her thoughts.
When Henry heard that, he teased, “Why don’t you go up and play a piece, Mrs. Lowry?”
His deep and attractive voice slowly seeped into their hearts.
Janet simply laughed when she heard him. “Forget it. This is Miss Emily’s home ground. Don’t break the rules.”
“What are you saying? I’ve heard a lot about how skilled you are at playing the piano, Miss J’Adore! If you can play a piece here today, it would be my honor.” Emily smiled as she left a hypocritical remark. She sneered to herself, You’re just making up excuses because you’re too scared to go on stage. But I can see why; if you go on stage, it will create such a big distinction between us. Apart from humiliating yourself, you will also dishonor the entire Lowry Family. It would be hilarious!
Mason smirked and said in an icy voice, “Darling.” Reaching out to stroke her cheek, he coddled, “You’re being too modest!”
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Mason’s evil and demonic voice gradually entered Emily’s ears.
Emily’s facial expression did not look too good. “Even Young Master Mason is saying you’re being modest, J’Adore. You must be very skilled.”
Janet did not answer her and only kept her lips pressed together. A wave of emotions flickered across her eyes as if she was suppressing a smile.
Nodding, Mason did not hold back on complimenting her. “Of course, she’s the best pianist in my eyes.”
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel QueryThey all turned to look at J’Adore to see her reaction, but she did not say anything and was simply standing there leisurely with a relaxed expression.
The similarities in her mannerism to Janet’s made Emily quite uncomfortable. Smiling, Emily leaned to one side and looked up. “Since Young Master Mason said it himself, I think you should still give us a performance, Miss J’Adore. Otherwise, it would be a bit of a waste.” She scoffed. They’ve gone overboard. If J’Adore doesn’t give us a performance, it will only show that she’s a coward. If she does go on stage now, though, she will only humiliate herself. “It’s fine if you don’t want to perform today, Miss J’Adore. Once I return to Yobril, I’ll introduce you to Hilbert and let him give you a few pointers,” she offered kindly.
As soon as she said that, the people at the scene looked at each other quizzically.
“Didn’t J’Adore play the piano at Young Master Mason’s twenty-sixth birthday banquet? Why won’t she perform now?”
“Exactly. I find this strange too. Perhaps J’Adore doesn’t want to bring too much attention to herself.”
“That makes sense. After all, Emily just finished playing. If J’Adore goes up there now and doesn’t perform as well as Emily, it would be so embarrassing!”
Join Telegram Group For Fast update and Novel Query“Yes. Emily has way better skills than Rebecca. If J’Adore goes on stage, her skills would definitely fall short.”
“Oh, now that you mentioned it, it does sound reasonable.”
Lee let out a dry cough. He felt an urge to speak up but was held back by J’Adore.
J’Adore looked at Wesley and Antonio with a vague expression then said, “I will go and perform one piece then. If you find that I lack in some areas, please point them out to me, Master Ford, Master Powell.”
The two shared a glance then smiled. “Of course.” They were more than eager to give pointers to Mrs. Lowry.
Their conversation made the corners of Lee’s mouth curl up. Pointers? Does a golden composer really need pointers from others? Janet is taking her act of playing dumb to the fullest!
Her words stirred up chatter among the other guests at the scene.
“No way. Is J’Adore really going to perform?”
“Isn’t she afraid of being compared to Emily?”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk. Her courage is commendable!”
“I agree. Even if she plays the piano well, she can’t beat the champion of the World Piano Competition, who is also Hilbert’s student.”
“Exactly. I’m nervous for her!”
Listening to the voices in the crowd, Emily flicked her hair and straightened her back subconsciously. A look of ridicule and contempt flashed across her eyes. J’Adore really agreed to it. She sneered. She’s so thoughtless!
Janet turned a deaf ear to them and walked straight to the piano. Stroking it, she thought, A grand piano is certainly different. The feel and texture are all top-notch.
That single touch brought out her passion for piano in an instant.
In the VIP section, Henry fiddled with his nose nervously. “Young Master Mason, are you sure Mrs. Lowry’s piano skills are better than Emily’s?”
It would be humiliating if Janet lost to Emily!