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.

so useless could never deserve the title of her

over her shoulder. Sitting there in serene stillness, she resembled a living masterpiece, breathtakingly elegant. "Wow,

unspoken thoughts. No matter how poorly she might play, the way she sat there now was otherworldly-like a goddess stepping down to the mortal world, enchanting and utterly mesmerizing. Eva glanced over

well that Isabel had no real talent for playing the harp. Any claims

before Kaleb witnessed Isabel's awkward, amateurish performance. Surely, he would

a melody as if descending from the heavens

was "The Butterfly Lovers", the same piece she had performed moments

But-

an entirely different level. The sheer mastery of

whether a music expert or not, was struck by Isabel's performance. Those with musical knowledge showed deep respect, while even those without could tell the difference

music has the power to draw people in, and Isabel's rendition of "The Butterfly Lovers" did just that. Her performance enveloped the audience, stirring emotions of both joy and sorrow. By

moment, Eva's face

started as a casual remark, meant to set Isabel up for failure, had backfired spectacularly. She had been

she have anticipated that Isabel would actually play the

at Kaleb. This time, he was utterly mesmerized by

Sh*t!

was seething

successfully grabbed Kaleb's attention,

of the piece resonated through the room, the lingering melody seemed to hang in the air, leaving everyone, including Kaleb,

Kaleb stirred, his steps

tears, her frustration boiling over. In a desperate attempt to shift his attention, she suddenly clutched her

"It hurts... "

sudden sound broke Kaleb's focus, and with a reluctant sigh, he pulled his gaze away from Isabel and turned to look at

"What's wrong with you?"

lips together, her

"Maybe I'm just tired."

glanced at Eva's stomach, his concern evident. "Then let me help

gave a

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

instead, she softly ran her fingers

harp is beautiful, Isabel thought to

"I

a great deal

Cindy's voice interrupted with a sudden, pointed

years? How coincidental that this is

Another provocation?

remarks. There was no need for her to argue-she could shut Cindy down