After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 250 Radiant and Captivating the Crowd

Acting on her own could backfire, potentially drawing Kaleb's attention.

Eva quickly came up with a plan and leaned close to whisper something to Cindy.

"Didn't Isabel say once that she'd taken harp lessons too?"

Cindy, who had been suppressing her frustration, felt a spark of inspiration the moment she caught Eva's "offhand" comment.

"Isabel, I heard you know how to play the harp. Why not come down and perform something for us?"

Isabel can play the harp as well?

Kaleb hesitated for a couple of seconds before lifting his gaze to Isabel.

Why had she never brought this up before? When did she even learn to play? Was it possible that she'd picked it up during her time with the Zimmermans?

Even if that were true, her silence about it likely meant she only had a basic understanding-not enough to confidently perform in front of an audience.

Isabel's eyes drifted toward Eva and Cindy, a subtle smirk appearing on her face. She saw through their motives instantly.

It was clearly a setup designed to embarrass her.

At first, she had no interest in dealing with these two troublemakers. However, since they were so eager to provoke her, staying silent would feel like giving them too much credit.

"Fine. Since you're both so eager, I'll play," Isabel said, making her way down the stairs one step at a time.

Eva could hardly hide her delight, practically bursting with joy.

For so long, Isabel had overshadowed her at every turn, but now, the chance to watch her fail miserably was finally here!

How could she not feel thrilled?

Isabel approached the harp and took a seat, the crowd's attention fixed on her.

"Hah! All show, no substance!" Cindy scoffed, arms folded as she cast a disdainful glance in Isabel's direction.

To Cindy, this was nothing more than a performance. She couldn't imagine Isabel actually being skilled at playing the harp.

In her mind, Isabel was nothing but a worthless nobody—a fact that had fueled her disdain and made her a target of Cindy's bullying in the past.

useless could never deserve the

gracefully over her shoulder. Sitting there in serene stillness, she resembled a living masterpiece, breathtakingly elegant. "Wow, Isabel is just so stunning. I can't take my eyes off her," a

now was otherworldly-like a goddess stepping down to the mortal world, enchanting and utterly mesmerizing. Eva glanced over and noticed

real talent for playing the harp. Any claims about

be long before Kaleb witnessed Isabel's awkward, amateurish

smugness, a melody

the same piece she had performed moments

But-

technique-it was on an entirely different level. The sheer mastery of the

with musical knowledge showed deep respect, while even those without could tell the difference between good

performance enveloped the audience, stirring emotions of both joy

that moment,

up for failure, had backfired spectacularly. She had been eagerly waiting

anticipated that Isabel would actually play the harp-and

mesmerized by Isabel, his gaze locked on her without

Sh*t!

seething with anger,

she had successfully grabbed Kaleb's attention, but now Isabel's flawless performance

the room, the lingering melody seemed to hang in the air, leaving everyone, including Kaleb,

before Kaleb stirred, his steps slowly making their

the verge of tears, her frustration boiling over. In a

"It hurts... "

he pulled his gaze away from Isabel

"What's wrong with you?"

lips together, her

"Maybe I'm just tired."

Eva's stomach, his concern evident. "Then

Eva gave

the couch, helping her settle down. But after a few

instead, she softly ran

harp is beautiful, Isabel thought

"I

deal of money

as Isabel was reflecting on this, Cindy's voice interrupted with

piece for years? How coincidental that

Another provocation?

no talent would bark out such remarks. There was no need