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."

felt utterly bewildered. Sometimes, even she had to admit Emmalie's shamelessness was impressive. She could lie so smoothly, without even batting

relaxed, while whispers

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

escape her toxic sister? It's so disgusting! What kind of sibling keeps scheming her

who still thinks Nicolas and Emmalie could end up together? Having

honestly, I agree with you. Nicolas might

the murmurs, Imunale struggles to keep her lips from curving no

suddenly. "Now that my sister has finished

only going to make things worse." she said softly. Thea didn't move,

hadn't cried and begged to take the opportunity.

agree to anything you say if

up to the stage

where she was, offering a calm smile. "Emmalie, do you

me herself to be her student. Even though she's abroad now, that doesn't give

think so too. She's

feel bad for our

audience. A genuine smile spread across her face. "Celeste, I see

sentence drained all

gray but still carrying herself with grace, was

was, but anyone with a bit of knowledge about classical music recognized her immediately. "That's Celeste Arden, the

the greatest pianists alive. Why is she

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

Thea as if waiting for the inevitable show. With Celeste standing up

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