Chapter 38

Chapter 38

As Emmalie walked out, someone outside was already urging her to hurry. She grabbed the music sheet from the table and lifted her dress slightly as she made her way. Passing by Thea, she couldn't help but shoulder-check her hard. Watching her storm off, Thea smiled faintly before heading back to the stage.

However, the staff didn't prepare a seat for her. Instead, with a bit of impatience, one of them pointed to a chair on stage. saying, "See that seat on the left? That's specially reserved for you by Ms. Rowland. "She said you're still her sister, and having you sit beside her during the performance might let you share a bit of the spotlight."

Sharing the spotlight wasn't really the issue. Emmalie had already prepared a flood of press releases from the previous day. twisting the confrontation between her and Thea at the party.

In the stories, Emmalie was once again portrayed as the helpless, beautiful, and graceful piano master who was left in tears, and bullied by Thea.

Now, having Thea sit next to her during the performance essentially turned Emmalie into the contrast the audience could.

While Emmalie basked in the praise, Thea would be the one to receive the ridicule.

In the past, Thea would never have gone along with Emmalie's games, but today, she was oddly looking forward to i

Thanks for the great seat, Emmalie. Give me a perfect view to watch the show, she thought.

Smiling at the staff, Thea said, "Got it. Then she made her way onto the stage confidently.

At that moment, Emmalie, all dressed to the nines and radiant, stepped onto the stage as well. The two sisters appearing at same time caused a stir in the crowd.

Emmalie had a look of surprise and discomfort, acting as if she had no idea Thea would be there. She kept glancing at The out of the corner of her eye as if struggling to find the right words. Thea wasn't interested in watching her little act and let out a soft chuckle. "What's the hold-up, Emmalie? Hurry up and start playing, everyone's waiting."

as the villain. And everyone started

"WTF, what's her problem?"

This is supposed to be

getting the spotlight.

university didn't even want her here today. She made a scene at the entrance, and Emmálie, being the kind soul she is, allowed

being rude is cool? Please, she's embarrassing

remarks from the crowd. Thea looked at Emmalie with a mocking smile. "What's wrong? Forgot how to play?

her frustration, but

Emmalie. I wonder

the air as she sat perfectly poised under the spotlight, seemingly glowing from head to toe. The audience stared at Emmalie

This was supposed to be my stage. Why does Emmalie get to sit there so comfortably, soaking in all

the host quickly took the stage to engage Emmalie with a few questions before turning to Thea. His tone became sharp as he asked,

laughter spread through the audience. People watched her

She's just worried about me, that's all. And our family understands her behavior, so please, don't take it to

as if she were trying hard not to cry. She looked like someone who had been wronged but was too kind to speak up, and the crowd's anger turned to rage quickly. Looks like Thra's been

she pulled before? Son of a

kicked out of the university? Look, Emmalie was having a great day, and

Get our Get out?

and took Thea's hand gently, pretending to be concerned. Thea, I think everyone's getting a little upset. Maybe you should

someone else? You're too kind for your own good. It's easy for people to take advantage of that," Emmalie shook her

thick skin. I don't mind the noise. Besides, wasn't this

edge. "But the way you're talking, it's almost like I forced

widened in disbelief. "Why would you say that. Thea? Weren't you the one who insisted Larrange it for your I've been defending

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