Chapter 1017:

Elyse, unfazed, went back to slowly removing her makeup. Geraldine, who had witnessed the scene unfold, couldn’t help but voice her concern. “Fiona’s acting weird. Do you think she might try to attack you or something?”

Elyse shook her head with a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry about it. I have a pretty good idea why she’s after me—it’s nothing serious.”

She knew exactly what had driven Fiona to seek her out. Seeing her up on that stage, confidently performing in front of a packed hall, was probably more than Fiona and her little circle could bear.

And that was exactly why Elyse had made sure to look stunning, commanding the stage with grace and poise—forcing them to confront their jealousy and insecurities.

After packing up, Elyse didn’t bother bringing her purse, casually slipping her hands into her pockets as she headed to meet Fiona.

intently, as though afraid she might flee. Sensing Fiona’s tension, Elyse calmly asked, “There are too many people here.

“Fine, let’s go to the stairwell.” With a brisk pace, Fiona led the way. Seeing this, Elyse knew Fiona was frustrated,

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wasted no time. “Why are you here?” she demanded

not here, where else would I be? It’s the day of my performance today, after all.” Elyse paused, offering a small smile. “If you think I shouldn’t be

that Elyse was meant to be in Kaelyn’s hands, waiting for a buyer to claim her. That secret, she could

irritable, Fiona snapped, “Wherever.

pressed further. “You say I shouldn’t be here. Do you

moment she realized Elyse was unharmed, she’d

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