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

the past two years, she

immediately and explain herself! Does

foul mood. If they couldn’t secure the financing and didn’t intend to give up on the company, his family would have to mortgage

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He had a connection with Maggie

that Nathael wasn’t harboring the same intentions as

give up the benefits that’s already in their

the financing and with banks. willing

Maggie and Nathael had stayed behind to wait for Sierra’s competition results.

next round. Despite numerous mistakes in her performance, the scores of the other contestants were also suppressed, with many flaws in their

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

Maggie

was tinged with inevitable disappointment.

Sierra’s advancement undoubtedly came at the expense of another who had

you upset?” Nathael asked in a soft

the lack of fairness, but I realize that the world has never been entirely fair from the

not just divided by social class but also by wealth and

fortunes with their looks alone, while others may toil endlessly and still fall short compared to those blessed with beauty.

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

is just part of the game. Some will go to any lengths

glanced at Sierra’s beaming face on stage before rising from her

restroom.”

stood up as well and offered, “I’ll accompany you. We can grab something to eat afterward.”

considering it for a moment, Maggie agreed.

attract attention from reporters and the

“Okay.”

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walking down the corridor, Nathael held her hand and asked softly, “What

turned to him and asked with a smile, “What would you like?”

favorite dishes

she had been carrying the brooch she had made for

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

said, “I’ll