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I stepped forward, my voice clear and strong. 

“The piano is right here, Aria. If you have the talent, prove it. Play a tune and show everyone that you deserve the music you covet.” 

The tension in the grand hall was palpable as Aria’s eyes darted nervously around the 

room. 

Her face, usually so composed, was now a mask of panic. She clutched her hand, her voice 

embling as she tried to excuse herself. 

“I–I hurt my hand earlier. I can’t possibly play right now,” she stammered, her words lacking the conviction she so desperately needed. 

The crowd remained unconvinced. 

Whispers of doubt filled the air, their collective suspicion cutting through Aria’s weak explanation. 

She stood there, under the harsh scrutiny of the onlookers, with no choice but to fall silent, her earlier bravado reduced to nothing more than a pitiful facade. 

Leo was staring at her from a distance.. 

“if you can do it well, come on play it.” Someone from the crowd shouted. 

Aria looked puzzled and her eyes were unable to meet the public. 

“I can do it better than her, it’s just I am not well… She insisted to lie stubbornly… The crowd knew it now, so did Leo… I was at peace…” 

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Aria could no longer continue with her lies. She turned around and ran out of the venue 

with a flushed face. 

After she left, the banquet continued. 

Orlando, standing by my side, gently guided me away from the piano, leading me toward the gathering of celebrities and influential figures mingling around the hall. 

The party had officially begun, and I was to be introduced as his daughter, a revelation that 

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had already sent shockwaves through the room. 

As the evening progressed, I found myself swirling through a sea of faces, each one more distinguished than the last. 

Orlando introduced me to everyone–from world–renowned musicians to influential politicians. 

Glass after glass of wine was thrust into my hand, the liquid slipping down my throat as I 

uggled to keep up with the endless small talk and pleasantries. 

The night wore on, the effects of the alcohol beginning to cloud 

my mind. 

I needed a break, a moment to breathe. 

Finding a secluded spot on the vast terrace, I sat down, the cool night air brushing against my flushed skin. 

The gentle rustle of leaves provided a soothing backdrop to the chaotic evening, and I closed my eyes, letting the wind clear my thoughts. 

Footsteps approached, and I opened my eyes to see Leo walking toward me. 

His expression was unreadable, his eyes flickering with an emotion I couldn’t quite place. 

He sat beside me, the silence between us heavy with unspoken words. 

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“No, it’s not – ” she began, but her voice faltered, her denial weak and unconvincing. 

The challenge hung in the air, the room falling into an expectant hush. 

Aria’s face went pale, her eyes darting around the room, searching for an escape. 

But there was none. 

The crowd watched, waiting, their judgment palpable. 

She hesitated. 

The weight of the moment pressed down on her, and I could see the fear in her eyes. 

The room erupted into applause once more, the crowd on its feet, their cheers echoing through the hall. 

I stood there, my heart pounding, a mixture of triumph and relief washing over me. 

This was my victory–not just over Aria, but over my past, over the doubts and fears that had haunted me for so long. 

Orlando placed a hand on my shoulder, his touch reassuring, grounding me in the moment. 

“it’s the time to end this show once and for all. ” he said quietly, his voice filled with pride. 

I looked out at the crowd, at the faces of those who had once doubted me, who had dismissed me as nothing more than a mistake. 

And I knew, in that moment, that I had finally found my place. 

This was the moment I had been waiting for. 

Aria has always claimed to be an expert in piano. For this reason, she often uses the pretext of discussing music to go on dates with Leo. 

And during one training session, Leo was seriously injured and fell into a coma. It was 

Aria’s piano music that woke him up. Because of this, the two have always maintained close 

contact.