Chapter 1290:

“Ms. Griffin, it’s an honor to have you here. Thank you for coming. I hope you enjoy the evening.”

Celeste’s gaze swept over Elyse, appraising her from head to toe with unapologetic scrutiny. After a moment, her lips curled into a faint smirk.

“Do you know who I am?” Her tone carried a cutting edge, her sharp eyes fixed on Elyse.

Elyse nodded politely, her tone calm and measured. “Yes, I’ve heard of you. You’re from the esteemed Griffin family and served as a mentor to both my teacher, Cody, and my father. It’s an honor to meet someone of your stature.”

“Mentor?” Celeste’s voice was tinged with skepticism, her smirk widening slightly. “I doubt either of them ever treated me as such.”

Leaning more firmly on her cane, Celeste’s sharp gaze bore into Elyse. “So, I hear you’ve won the Swan Cup,” she said, her voice carrying just enough skepticism to cut through the air. “A world-class accolade, no less. Tell me—did you really earn it?”

rippled through the crowd. Guests exchanged murmurs, their curiosity piqued by the

to Elyse, his voice low and quick. “Careful now. Celeste won the Swan Cup herself over forty years ago. I can’t recall the exact year, but back in her prime, she was a violin prodigy—hailed as the

of surprise upon discovering that Celeste, too, had once triumphed

in the Swan Cup himself. What caliber of students could he possibly

the words left Celeste’s lips, a ripple of whispers coursed

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with newfound skepticism. Doubts crept into their minds, and their glances were laden with suspicion, questioning

that Celeste’s barbs were aimed to demean her, was puzzled by the unnecessary inclusion of her mentor, Cody. Steeling herself, she responded in a calm and steady voice, “It seems you’re underestimating me, which is your prerogative. But Mr. Tucker’s reputation isn’t up for debate. The Swan Cup was

curled into a scornful sneer. “Oh? So you’re asserting that there was no foul

met Celeste’s accusation with a resolute stare. “If you’re suggesting I cheated, I implore you

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