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.

could never deserve the title

strings, a strand of dark hair falling 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

down to the mortal world, enchanting

herself, knowing full well that Isabel had no real talent for playing the harp. Any claims about her

awkward, amateurish performance. Surely, he would

smugness, a melody as if

same piece

But-

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

performance. Those with musical knowledge showed deep respect, while even those without could tell

performance enveloped the audience, stirring emotions of both joy and sorrow. By

moment,

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

anticipated that Isabel would

at Kaleb. This time, he was utterly mesmerized by Isabel, his gaze locked on

Sh*t!

seething with anger,

performance earlier, she had successfully

the lingering melody seemed to

took a few moments before Kaleb stirred, his steps

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

"It hurts... "

sound broke Kaleb's focus, and with a reluctant sigh, he pulled his gaze away from Isabel and

"What's wrong with you?"

together, her expression tightly

"Maybe I'm just tired."

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

Eva gave a

Eva to the couch, helping her settle down. But after a few moments, his gaze inevitably

playing, Isabel didn't rush to leave; instead, she softly ran her fingers over the harp,

harp is beautiful, Isabel

"I

deal of money to attend this

Cindy's voice

How coincidental that this is the

Another provocation?

out such remarks. There was no need for