Chapter 1292:

With a frown wrinkling her forehead, Elyse raised a hand to silence Felicia’s rising temper. “Ms. Griffin is my guest. Why would you suggest she leave?”

Despite Celeste’s less-than-gracious behavior, Elyse understood the importance of tact. Dismissing Celeste outright, and by extension the Griffin family, carried no benefits.

Felicia’s expression faltered, her pride making an apology impossible. Elyse, taking control of the situation, stepped in front of her grandmother and moved toward Celeste with deliberate, composed steps.

“My grandmother tends to speak plainly. Please accept my apologies on her behalf,” Elyse said, her tone steady and respectful.

Celeste watched Elyse intently, her lips pressed into a firm line, her thoughts unreadable. After a moment, she spoke, her tone sharp. “Felicia’s temperament is no mystery to me. I will disregard this incident for your sake, but…”

Her voice thick with disdain, Celeste continued, “You must admit your own lack of skills and that your victory in the Swan Cup was not honestly won.”

the music world was immeasurable; her favor could elevate someone to stardom.

air, heavy with a subtle yet unmistakable threat

Cody and her father,

Cup was a result of my own effort

“I gave you a chance to acknowledge your

word, Celeste turned and exited swiftly, leaving a stunned silence

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after her, her words cutting through the air. “How dare you, Celeste? Threatening my

a mix of surprise and bewilderment. Why had the disagreement between Felicia and Celeste escalated so quickly into such a

intervening. Then, hurrying after Felicia, he tried to diffuse the

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