Chapter 237 The notification chime echoed through the hall, loud and clear. Echo was really here. In the blink of an eye, everyone’s attention snapped to Charlotte. She sat back in her chair, her expression unreadable, elegant brows lowered, long legs crossed with effortless grace. She spun a white phone
Chapter 236 Sitting right next to Laura, her voice floated through the hall, clear and almost lazy as it slipped from the microphone. “Olivia cheated.” The second Charlotte looked up, someone in the crowd recognized her. “Isn’t that Olivia’s sister?” “No wonder she knew where the music came from. If
Chapter 235 Everyone in the room saw the way Olivia’s face changed, panic flickering in her eyes. Was she scared? No, she told herself, forcing her breathing to slow. The Main family doesn’t know Echo. Charlotte’s mom is gone for good. Even if Echo is here, I’ve got the original.
Chapter 234 Everything suddenly made sense. Olivia really had copied Echo’s work, and now she was about to pay the price. Laura put her phone down and looked at Olivia again, her eyes full of anger and a bit of pity. This was probably the end of Olivia’s piano career.
Chapter 233 “Laura, are you saying The judge next to her finally found his voice again, though it still shook. “Do you mean Echo, the world-famous pianist?” Echo had been out of the spotlight for years, not a single new piece released. Laura was the only person Echo had ever
Chapter 232 “I’ve always seen you as my mentor, someone I looked up to on my journey with the piano,” Olivia said, her voice trembling with hurt. “To hear you say something like this… I just She looked so lost and vulnerable that it tugged at everyone’s heart. All around,
Chapter 231 “Contestant number eight Laura gripped the microphone, her eyes bright and cold as she stared straight at Olivia. The crowd buzzed with curiosity. “What do you think Laura’s going to ask her?” “Isn’t it obvious? She’s about to offer Olivia a spot as her student, probably do whatever
Chapter 230 Word had spread fast. Businesses outside the venue started reaching out to Olivia, one after another, hoping she’d represent their piano brands. Inside the backstage lounge, Olivia lounged on the sofa, her phone lighting up nonstop with calls from big-name companies. She couldn’t help but smile, a quiet
Chapter 229 As soon as the music started, the audience drew in a sharp breath. It was like everyone was caught in the same spell, their faces melting into expressions of pure delight. Even Laura, who hadn’t liked Olivia from the start, looked up from her seat. There was a
Chapter 228 Charlotte raised an eyebrow, her face serious. “Hi, I’m Charlotte.” That was it? Laura stared, completely thrown off. All her years playing piano, and she had never met anyone quite this impossible to read. The performance was about to start, so Laura let it go for now. She
Chapter 227 “Laura,” Her assistant rushed up beside her. “The competition starts in two minutes. She’s already in the auditorium. I’ll go find her.” “Alright, but you’d better find her, or you’ll have me to answer to.” Laura pressed her lips together, pulled out her phone, and started texting. “Echo,
Chapter 226 Elizabeth muttered under her breath, then glanced at the other pianos with a glint in her eye. “Honey, maybe you could ask Charlotte to help tune Olivia’s piano?” Steven looked over at Charlotte. His lips pressed together. He didn’t budge. With her attitude, asking for her help felt
Chapter 225 The last notes of Charlotte’s song still lingered in the air, delicate and breathtaking, echoing in a way that seemed to touch everyone in the room. One by one, people turned to look at her, their faces shining with admiration and envy. Charlotte sat at the piano with
Chapter 224 “Today is the biggest day of Olivia’s life. I don’t care how you managed to get in here, but you’d better not cause any trouble,” Olivia said, her tone sharp and unyielding. Steven immediately tensed up, his eyes narrowing at Charlotte. “If you mess things up for Olivia’s
Chapter 223 “Hm Charlotte popped another chip into her mouth, arched an eyebrow, and said, “With looks like Anthony’s, does he really need to take advantage of anyone?” Kenneth frowned, puzzled. “I always thought people would be lining up to take advantage of him, not the other way around.” He
Chapter 222 At those words, Charlotte’s lips curled into a soft smile. Her usually cool eyes picked up a hint of warmth and delight. She thought to herself, Looks like that untouchable flower is about to fall right into my hands. When morning classes wrapped up, Charlotte headed to the
Chapter 221 Class C. A group of girls clustered together, voices bubbling with excitement. Olivia’s name kept popping up in their conversation, followed by words like amazing, so lucky, she’s definitely going to win something. Charlotte stepped into the classroom, her eyes scanning the room with a chilly indifference. In
Chapter 220 There was a trace of panic lingering in her hurried steps, almost impossible to notice. When the door shut, Anthony couldn’t help but let out a quiet laugh, his chest shaking with amusement. Behave? If she weren’t still a teenager, he might actually consider finding out what not
Chapter 219 The next morning, Charlotte sat at the dining table, her fair arms peeking out from a simple white t-shirt. She sipped her breakfast porridge, trying not to stare, but her eyes kept drifting to Anthony. He was by the windows, talking on the phone, her schoolbag dangling from
Chapter 218 “Let’s take the pictures now.” Anthony’s brows knitted together as he quickly covered Charlotte’s eyes with his hand. He snatched up a tissue box and chucked it at Kenneth, his voice cold. “Are you out of your mind, stripping in front of everyone?” “If you freak out Lottie,