Masked In Nobility: Secrets Of Mrs. Chavez by Selina Gorges

Bonnie felt a bit confused about what was happening. Unbeknownst to her, the rules for this year’s Art Festival had been. announced while she was asleep.

It was now rehearsal time for the piano competition participants. If Bonnie had not fallen asleep. Yvette would have already Jeft.

“Yve, what do we do now? Have they explained the rules?” Bonnie asked.

Yvette nodded, and Ryan, standing beside her, piped up, “Bonnie, they’ve already told us the festival rules are the same as last year. It’s still a point system. The only difference is that each person can enter four events this year.

Bonnie shook her head, still confused. What a weird rule. Each person can participate in four events? This is redundant because no one’s doing that. Which oddball on the student council thought of this? How unnecessary, she thought.

Bonnie was not the only one thinking this way. Ryan also felt that entering four events was too much; there was no way anyone could win all four. The rule was not logical at all.

“Let’s go. The cafeteria is serving your favorite buffalo wings today,” Yvette said.

Ryan was surprised. He did not expect Yvette to remember what Bonnie liked to eat. Perhaps she was not as cold and unapproachable as people thought.

Bonnie’s mouth started watering. The cafeteria had three delicious dishes: ribs, chicken wings, and the quiche that was only available on Fridays. Getting one’s hands on them depended on luck because they were snatched up fast.

Bonnie was about to get up but thought better of it and sat back down. She had been asleep for so long that she did not even notice her legs were numb.

Bonnie had a miserable look on her face. She

ne was feeling upset because she would not make it in time to get the buffalo wings.

“Yve, my legs are numb. Why don’t you go ahead? I’ll just stay here,” she said, swallowing hard.

Tm not going. I’ll stay

a silly grin. “You’re

suddenly felt a pang of envy. He envied Bonnie and Yvette. Their friendship was genuine and

made her secretly happy. Soon, she would make sure Yvette saw

sat elegantly at the piano and lifted her hands. The light around her and the piano created a perfect atmosphere. As her fingers fluttered across the keys, a slow, beautiful melody filled the auditorium. Everyone listened

intimidate the other contestants and make them back down. There was also a surprise bonus: showing Yvette the difference

hearing Ruby play the piano. Although Ruby’s personality was not great, to be

had her eyes closed and thought she was enjoying the piano music, so she whispered, “Yve, Ruby’s piano

her leg and turned to look

the second bar of the first section and the

dropped open. Yvette’s critique sounded rather professional. Yvette’s comments even made Ryan turn

play earlier, but could not quite place it. Once Yvette pointed it out, he understood. It was

playing lacked emotion. She was just showing off her technique, which might fool those with an

who knew nothing about the” piano. Hence, Ryan was certain that Yvette not only

a baseball cap sitting in

approached him, expressing her desire to get a chance to join his studio. He had given Ruby that chance but was not very impressed with her piano playing. It was skillful but

turned her down. After that, Ruby tried all sorts of ways to get close to him, but Zion was put off by such

invite him to be a guest speaker. If he refused again, it would not

with a century-long history. If others caught wind of his constant rejection, it would not look good. Also, he was good friends with Simon, hence, he agreed to attend this

by the piano rehearsal on a whim. He wanted to see if Ruby had improved over the past two years. Hearing her play, Zion was disappointed yet again. She still

for a while, Zion was about to leave but unexpectedly overheard Yvette’s comment as he passed the last

was pleasantly surprised. Someone who could make such