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?

for the studio instructors to review? She knew that in the end, Zion

She could only find a way to back

Mr. Holmes,” she

down, everyone knew who was up next. In unison, all eyes looked to the first row. It was quiet. Why wasn’t anyone

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

eyes, still a bit

in the first couple of rows were speechless. This was a competition; why was she so laid back? Did Yvette think this was

bit surprised this time. Yvette’s composure was impressive. However, whether she had the skills or was just acting remained

Simon and cautiously asked. “You’re quite

years, but they still

had repeatedly warned her not

or not, she would definitely

the future.

he was ultimately a businessman. He absolutely couldn’t allow anything unexpected to happen. to Yvette

his hand casually. “It’s just that the kid

He thought, What could a kid from the Chambers family in the countryside possibly be capable of? She really has nothing worthy of

lazily rolled up her sleeves, tilted her head slightly, and lifted her

calm

Even the way she walked showed a

Winning aside, who wouldn’t want to take a longer look at such stunning beauty? Everyone could see that

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performers, the lights only came on after they sat down to play the piano. But for

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

her right hand to casually press a few keys. The sound was

time. Zion stared at Yvette, who had just sat at the piano, his eyes full

impromptu, with no pre-arranged order. This was an idea Ruby and the student council came