Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

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To be honest, Shirley's piano skills were commendable, and certainly noteworthy among today's contestants.

She sat in disbelief, seemingly surprised by her first-place achievement.

Jacob and Henry's group exchanged congratulations, faces alight with joy.

As Shirley walked up to the stage, the host spoke again, "Alright, standing here on stage are the winners of the first, second, and third prizes of this competition.

"Next, our three esteemed judges will each select the student they most wish to mentor. Liam, as the president, would you like to start?"

With that, the entire audience and the three award-winning contestants tensed up. This was one of the day's most crucial moments-the mentor match.

connecting with elite social circles could open doors to becoming president of the Clusia Pianists' Association someday. There were

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piano skills needed to become a famous pianist in Clusia or even worldwide. Onstage, Madeline and Miles were visibly nervous but felt that being chosen by any of these judges was a stroke of luck-after all, they were all

Shirley stood out. She wanted Liam and only Liam. She had no interest in the other two

at Arlina and Tina beside him, and said, "In Clusia, we've traditionally followed the principle of 'ladies

women didn't hesitate. Cherise spoke up right away, "I choose Madeline, thank you." Her words were brief but straight to the

of tears. Cherise was the ideal mentor she had dreamed

take Miles. I really admire your piano technique and believe I can help

felt from her first glimpse of Shirley that she was someone with hidden agendas. Such a person would be uncomfortable to deal with, and she didn't want to

hadn't been chosen by a judge.