Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 39

Chapter 39

Instantly, the crowd was discussing each other. I told you my ship is real. Nicolas and Emmalie are definitely together."

Look at Nicolas protecting Emmalie. I'm literally dying from the feels

"They re definitely involved. Nicolas never likes attending events like this, so why else would he come? It's totally to hear Emmalie play the piano"

Nicolas raised a hand to stop the gossip and said seriously, "Yes, it's true, I do have a fiancée"

The moment the words left his mouth, Emmalie's face flushed bright red. She was too embarrassed to even glance in his direction

The host caught on quickly and tried to manage the situation, suggesting that they perform together. But the deeper Nicolas frown grew, the worse his expression became

Darwin, standing nearby, finally intervened with a helpless smile. "What Mr. Hendrix means is, he's engaged. And just to clarify. Emmalie is not Mr. Hendrix's fiancée. Let's not get things confused."

Though Darwin's tone was casual, his words felt like a harsh slap across Emmalie's face. She stood frozen, momentarily forgetting to control her expression

wasn't about to let her off that easily. His eyes swept toward her, cool and businesslike. "Ms. Rowland, it's best not to ad unfounded rumors like this. It could harm your reputation."

Nicolas tone was purely professional, without a hint of blame, but Emmalie was already tearing up from the humiliation. She dug her nails into her palms, trying to suppress the storm of emotions brewing inside. Forcing herself to regain composure, Emmalie apologized, making sure to keep up appearances. And then she said calmly, "Me Hendrix, as long as the misunderstanding is cleared up, that's all that matters. "This was something Thea told me in private. She probably wasn't aware of the whole situation. She's just excited for me, that's all. And she shares it with me in a hurry.

Piese don't hold her accountable. It would mean a lot to me."

lie so smoothly, without even batting an eye. Nicolas looked toward Thea, his expression hard to read. "I have no intention of holding her responsible for this,"

while whispers began

was off. Emmalie's always been so graceful. No way would she spread

such a sweetheart. How can she escape her toxic sister? It's so disgusting!

still thinks Nicolas and Emmalie could end up together? Having a fiancee doesn't mean he's married

with you. Nicolas

to keep her lips from curving no a

up suddenly. "Now that my sister has finished performing, it's my

from the crowd. And Emmalie let out a small, helpless laugh too. "Thea, stop this. If I've done anything wrong. I'll apologize when we get home. Continuing like this is only going to make things worse." she said softly. Thea didn't move, her gaze was condescending as she stared at

begged to take the opportunity.

Emmalie's tone was filled with patience. "I'll agree to anything

up to the stage quickly, ready to

offering a calm smile. "Emmalie, do you remember your master? The one you took from me,"

give you the right to spread rumors about her Someone in the crowd couldn't help

so too. She's completely off her

seriously feel bad for

gaze shified, landing on a particular figure in the audience. A genuine smile spread across

sentence drained all the color from

woman, hair streaked with gray but still carrying herself with grace, was helped

of the younger audience members had no idea who she was, but anyone with a bit of knowledge about classical music recognized her immediately. "That's Celeste Arden, the world-renowned pianist!" someone

alive. Why is she coming

student, Emmalie. Everyone knows she's only ever taken one student under her wing, and she treats her like her own daughter, the

as if waiting for the inevitable show. With Celeste