Mystery Bride's Revenge (Selina)

Chapter 34

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The silence after Selina's last note hung heavy until applause exploded I like at

Evan raced over, all smiles, "Ms. Harvey, you blew us away! Please, take our Lifetime VIP Platinum Card. It's on the house whenever you wanna cat here no wait, no bill. And your performance? We're showcasing it in our anniversary video. Huge thanks for making our night!" He never expected. much, just didn't wanna tick off the Brady Family. But Selina killed it on stage, and the place made a killing because of her! "Got it." Selima said coolly, pocketing the VIP card.

"Selina, you rockedTM" Nora beamed at Selina, eyes sparkling. "That was boss-better than any pro I've seen live! I'm floored... Plus, I got it on videot Trevon's gonna flip when he sees you!"

Before Selina could respond, Jennifer stumbled up, totally lost. "How I thought you had no strings attached. You've been playing us! You gotta be kidding me. no way you're this good without starting as a kid. Why hide your chops Think you're better than me?" "Yeah, I do." Selina's straight-up amackdown floored jennifer.

Nora cracked up, proud of her sister-in-law's savage style.

Selina just tossed her a look and flicked her fingers toward Jennifer.

Jennifer didn't get what Selina was up to at first, but when she saw Selina's smooth fingers, her face twisted like she'd sucked on a sour candy. "You... Your fingers, where are the calluses?!" Any violinist from way back should have calluses, no matter what. Even Jennifer wore her own like badges of honor, signs of all the hard work she'd put in.

don't care that much, Selina fired back, not even bothering with Jennifer

her ego bruised and battered. She fumed, "Is all my lifelong practice junk compared to her just-for-fun playing? That's crazy talk! But against Selina's silky hands, Jennifer couldn't say boo. She just fiddled with her own rough fingertips, like she was trying to

still throwing shade after Selina's zingers. Couldn't believe

winter storm, "Ms. Harvey is our special guest for tonight.

like this? Jennifer was pissed

flex your dad's company muscle on us? Think the Grant Group would be cool knowing

tantrum and, steaming, she stormed out, leaving behind a trail of embarrassment. The whole room lit up with

only did they catch Selina's killer violin performance, but they also got front-row seats to some grade-A drama and

the queen! You just stomped Jennifer flat. It was like something out of a movie! Nora was all over Selina, cheering like she'd just seen her favorite superhero in action. She couldn't help but wonder, 'Is this the same Selina that Trevon's nuts about The

is the most awesome

hair, saying, "Easy there, or my head will get so big

hype you up all day! You're like those kick-butt heroes on the big screen super slick and fierce. Nora hooked her arm in Selina's suggling against her with a

up. "Hey, honey, your ride's here," he

This is prime bonding time between Selina and me!" Nora clung to Selina's arm, giving Trevon

lifted an eyebrow, shooting Selina a look that said, "What magic did you

a little shrug, like "What can I say, I got it like