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

Zion paused for a moment, then raised the scorecard in his hand. “Nine points.”

The entire audience gasped in surprise, buzzing with conversations. The highest score for the previous contestants was only eight-point live, so everyone knew about Zion’s strict judging.

With Ruby scoring nine points, it practically assured her victory. Was there any suspense left now?

Nellie couldn’t hide her glee, and Rebecca gave Yvette a gloating look. They thought, “Why didn’t she have any reaction? Is she just pretending? Let’s see if she can keep up that nonchalant attitude later..

Only Zachary looked at Yvette with concern. Yvette was so mysterious. Zachary couldn’t quite figure out Yvette’s piano skills whether she could play at all, and how good she might be. But deep down, he still doubted Yvette could win against Ruby

Zion looked at Ruby, who was trying her best to hide her joy on stage, and spoke softly. “Well done. You’ve made great progress. It’s clear how much effort you’ve put into this piece ‘Dream’ by Mr. Brooks. You’ve truly grasped the mood of the piece”

He continued. “I hope you always remember your mindset while playing ‘Dream’ today. Only by staying true to yourself can. you go further on the piano path.” Zion subtly emphasized the importance of “attitude” to Ruby.

Ruby was already dazed by the high score. She only knew she had scored the highest among everyone and simply ignored

Zion’s comments.

Ruby had another plan, she was determined to accomplish something at this event today. If she succeeded, she could finally join Zion’s studio, something she had always dreamed about

Ruby clenched her fingers, staring straight at Zion, with ambition and desire plainly visible in her eyes. “Mr. Holmes, do you think my playing is good enough for you to give me a chance to join your studio?”

Zion frowned, his expression turning cold. Such petty tactics-he hadn’t expected Ruby to ask such a question in front of

everyone

Zion remained composed. “Ms. Scott, my studio has an annual assessment. If you’re interested, you can apply for that. At that time, the instructors will assess and decide whether to accept you. For now, let’s focus on the competition.”

Ruby gritted her teeth and clenched her fists, her nails digging to her palms. She thought she had performed well enough this time, and even Zion had already praised her. Why wouldn’t he give her a chance?

knew that in the end, Zion would have the final say in his studio In short, Zion just wasn’t willing to give her

only find a way to back down with so many

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unison, all eyes looked

lowered her head and whispered, “Yve, it’s

her eyes, still a bit sleepy,

couple of rows were speechless. This was a competition; why was she so laid back? Did Yvette

impressive. However, whether she had the skills or was just acting remained

over at Simon and cautiously asked. “You’re quite interested in Yvette, aren’t

have been friends for many years, but they still have secrets between them. Lewis Group also invested in

“S” was top secret. James had repeatedly warned her not to let anyone know

of whether Yvette wanted to join the lab or not, she would definitely become a highly protected

the future.

He absolutely couldn’t allow

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possibly be capable of? She really has nothing worthy of Simon’s

up her sleeves, tilted her head slightly, and lifted her gaze; her

calm

onto the stage. Even the way she walked showed a hint of nonchalance. The stage lights

aside, who wouldn’t want to take a longer look

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previous performers, the lights only came on after they sat down to play the piano. But for Yvette, the lights followed her even before she got on stage. It was a

was flawlessly like ivory; even her slightly lowered jawline was perfectly without blemish. Her

walked to the piano and extended her right hand to casually press

Ruby felt disdain. She felt that Yvette was just wasting time. Zion stared at Yvette, who had just sat at the piano, his

felt a bit awkward. All the pieces were impromptu, with no pre-arranged order. This was an idea Ruby and the student council came up with to add