Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 282 Abrupt Change

Olivia tried to lighten the mood, but she too had seen the scathing comments online; it was a complete.

disaster.

They had hoped Sierra’s performance would win over fans and spark interest in Luster Corporation and

the brand.

But the reality was far from ideal. Sierra’s performance had been met with ridicule, but it had also brought the company under scrutiny, with some even saying that the jewelry was just as mediocre as Sierra’s supposed piano prodigy status.

“You’ve witnessed Sierra’s dedication over the years. Surely, this recent setback must be due to illness,” Olivia lamented, disheartened by Sierra’s recent decline in performance.

Ronald let out a cold chuckle and rebuked, “Don’t think I’m unaware of your schemes! You stopped Maggie’s piano lessons because she showed talent. She’s my enemy’s daughter, so I turned a blind eye to her. Yet, look at the consequences of indulging Sierra all these years!

“If only I had realized earlier and focused on nurturing Maggie instead!”

Ronald’s tone was stern, and his disappointment in Sierra was evident.

Trying to divert the conversation, Olivia remarked, “Speaking of Maggie, she seems quite shrewd. Despite her teachers‘ claims of her lacking talent, her piano skills are exceptional. She’s quite cunning.

Ronald fell silent, weighed down by his thoughts.

“We’ve barely heard she mentioned it over the years. If it weren’t for her brief performance at the party, I would have believed she never touched the piano again. Remember, Maggie isn’t our child; we need to be cautious, Olivia cautioned.

Her words were slow and deliberate. She understood that Ronald’s outburst about Maggie being the daughter of his enemy was uncharacteristic.

For years, they had avoided mentioning Maggie’s lineage out of fear of raising suspicions.

Ronald’s loss of rationality was evident.

Olivia couldn’t help but sighed.

After all, Sierra was her daughter, and no matter how much Olivia tried to help, she couldn’t change the fact that Sierra wasn’t living up to expectations.

Ronald said sternly, I’m aware of this.”

I

nodded and advised, “I’m glad to hear this, I just feel that over the past two years, she has become increasingly uncontrollable. I worry about raising someone who

explain herself! Does she even realize how much she

a foul mood. If they couldn’t secure the financing and didn’t intend to give

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connection with Maggie

wasn’t harboring the same intentions as them, planning to use Maggie to take

give up the benefits that’s already in their grasp.

trust Nathael completely, but without the financing and with

stayed behind to wait for Sierra’s competition results.

to the next round. Despite numerous mistakes in her performance, the

the help of some bizarre scores from a few judges and an inexplicably large number of votes

of relief. Maggie was rather indifferent to the

wasn’t surprised, yet she was

all, Sierra’s advancement undoubtedly came at the expense of

Nathael asked

fairness, but I realize that

not just divided by social class but also

others may toil endlessly and still fall short compared to those

the reasoning behind it all, but perhaps she was just an ordinary person who couldn’t completely let go of the notion.

fingers with hers and spoke softly, “Cheating is just part of the

on stage before rising from her seat.

restroom.”

up as well and offered, “I’ll accompany you. We can grab

considering it for a

many performances left, and if they left together, they would likely attract attention from reporters and the media–she might not be particularly famous, but Nathael certainly was!

“Okay.”

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area. As they were walking down the corridor, Nathael held her hand and asked softly, “What

asked with a smile, “What would you like?”

of his favorite dishes for them to enjoy together. Maybe they’d go out for a walk after dinner and then go home to watch a

had been carrying the brooch she had made for a long time in her bag to

He couldn’t resist the urge to kiss her forehead. He whispered, “It’s up to you.”

said, “I’ll think about