Chapter 250 Standards Are Way Too High
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“But didn’t Mr. and Mrs. Nelson confirm she was their daughter with their reaction just now? Before the performance, they were making such a big deal about how their daughter was going to play the piano!”
“Exactly! They were even preparing to go on stage and take photos with the Elders. If she wasn’t their daughter, they have really made a fool of themselves!”
“I heard that the current Ms. Nelson isn’t actually their biological child. Apparently, there was a mix–up at the hospital when she was born. Later, they found their real daughter, but they haven’t made it public. Looks like this girl is actually the real Ms. Nelson!”
“Wow, if I had a daughter that talented, I’d be shouting about it from the rooftops! Why on earth are the Nelsons hiding her?”
“What else could it be? The child grew up without them. How could she possibly be as important as the one they raised? That extravagant birthday party they threw–every other wealthy family must be jealous. They pamper their adopted daughter so much, but we all know that blood doesn’t always make someone better!”
“That’s just cruel. No wonder she says she has no parents. The way the Nelsons treated her must have hurt her deeply.”
“She’s a musical prodigy! And she even got to take photos with The Four Elders. Forget about Eragos- there’s no other daughter in the country who’s as impressive as she is. If I were one of the Nelsons‘ ancestors, I’d be haunting them, cursing them for not recognizing their own treasure!”
The surrounding chatter quickly shifted from compliments to a more judgmental tone. Willard and Olympia, unaccustomed to this level of humiliation, didn’t know whether to stay seated or leave.
They had imagined themselves soaking in the admiring gazes of the elite from all over Eragos, but now, those looks had turned into mockery and scorn.
And the reason for all of this? Charmaine.
It was Charmaine who had stolen the limelight that was supposed to be Leah’s. It was Charmaine who had taken center stage, leaving them in this embarrassing situation.
This rebellious daughter had done nothing but bring them trouble, and it seemed she wasn’t done making things worse.
Willard and Olympia’s faces alternated between green and white with anger and shame. If the stage manager hadn’t signaled for them to return to their seats, they might have walked out in disgrace.
Their eyes blazed with fury as they watched Charmaine, utterly unbothered, posing for photos with the elders while the crowd watched in awe.
They could feel their frustration growing, wanting nothing more than to tear her down right there a. then.
Meanwhile, on stage, Charmaine continued posing with the elders, following Basil’s direction.
They had taken nearly ten photos, but Basil still didn’t seem satisfied.
Charmaine, growing impatient, quietly murmured, “Alright, I think that’s enough. I should be going now.”
Dacil chuckled and raised hic voice “No need to hechu dear Considering that you’ve lost your parents
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take a few more photos!”
Charmaine forced a smile. “Thank you all so much.”
Willard and Olympia were nearly speechless with fury.
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What does Master Field mean, she’s lost both parents? We are still alive and well, and we intend to live a few decades
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The first row of guests–Kane, Shawn, and Sinnova–couldn’t hold back their laughter, practically doubling over with amusement.
If it weren’t for the formal setting, they would’ve probably been popping champagne.
Even Keon, usually so composed, couldn’t help but curve his lips into a slight smile.
“Charmaine’s got a sharp tongue, doesn’t she?” Sinnova remarked, amused as he stroked his chin.
After they had seen Emyr with a woman for the first time, they hadn’t said much out loud, but privately, they had done their research.
They knew about the trouble the Nelsons had caused with Charmaine, and it was no secret to them.
Emyr, however, remained fixated on the brilliant woman on stage, a look of admiration in his eyes.
Her fingers moved across the piano keys with effortless grace, her posture,elegant and captivating, her performance lingering in his mind.
Medicine, cooking, fashion design, piano …
Emyr’s expression grew serious as a wave of emotions swept over him.
This woman. At first, I wanted to strangle her.
Now, I’m glad I kept her close.
Charmaine, what other secrets are you hiding from me?
“Mr. Emyr, your eyes are practically glued to her. Are you that impressed?”
At the teasing remarks from nearby, Emyr didn’t break his gaze, still focused on Charmaine as she endured the awkward photo session.
A slight grin curled at the edges of his lips.
“It was not bad.”
Shawn blinked, almost choking.
“She’s already stolen the show, and you’re calling it ‘not bad? Mr. Emyr, your standards are way too high!”
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