Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 174

Chapter 174

Seated in the audience, Wendy’s expression shifted slightly as Kelly’s performance filled the hall.

“So she’s not all pout and dramatics after all,” she muttered. “Turns out Kelly actually has some real skill… Just judging from this piece, she’s had at least ten years of training.”

Next to her, Xavier added, “She’s huge online right now. Tons of hardcore fans. Sure, some of that’s thanks to Carter’s PR team, but she’s definitely talented.”

Wendy had always known Kelly as an “internet celebrity.”

Constantly in the media, tangled in rumors with Carter, trending every other week. Her name popped up almost every time Wendy scrolled through the news. She’d even seen thumbnails of Kelly playing the violin more than once.

But she’d never clicked on a single one.

To her, Kelly had always seemed like the type who thrived on playing the victim-just another professional damsel in distress. The labels-“violin prodigy,” “the most beautiful woman in classical music”-only made Wendy roll her eyes.

People who lacked real skill were the ones who needed to rely on hype and internet buzz.

even she had to admit-Kelly definitely had what it

anyone else, they probably wouldn’t stand

don’t

course not. I’ll give Kelly her due-she’s talented. But her

it’s not even close.”

raised a brow. “Sharon’s really

think I’d lie

who told me not to step in. If she loses, don’t blame me for

irritated. “Why does everyone keep acting like

think she’s good,” Xavier replied. “It’s just… even if she’s great, hasn’t she gone almost

been practicing lately… And even if she hadn’t picked up

Her confidence returned.

peak, she’d blow her

stage, as Kelly finished her solo, the

in the

his hair neatly slicked back, he looked every inch the refined young gentleman. Standing beside Kelly-her in white, him