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.

definitely had what it took to get into Bell

anyone else, they probably wouldn’t stand a

glanced over. “You don’t really think Sharon’s going

blinked out of her thoughts. “Of course not. I’ll give Kelly her due-she’s

it’s not even close.”

brow. “Sharon’s really

think I’d lie

said, “You’re the one who told me not to step in. If she

line, clearly irritated. “Why does everyone

good,” Xavier replied. “It’s just… even if

hadn’t picked up the violin in five years, she

Her confidence returned.

at her peak, she’d blow her off

stage, as Kelly finished her solo, the lights brightened beside

appeared in the

slicked back, he looked every inch the refined young gentleman. Standing beside Kelly-her in white, him in black-they made a striking duo.