The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 261 Born to Shine

Marion strutted in today wearing a French–inspired cornflower dress. Before going on stage, she had to do her makeup, so she came over bare–faced, with her hair casually twisted into a messy braid hanging over her left shoulder.

When Bruce escorted her in earlier, she carried herself with grace and was pretty soft–spoken.

Beautiful and naturally elegant, Marion belonged to a type not uncommon entertainment industry.

Kirk, with a decade in the spotlight, had admirers both within and outside the industry, including wealthy heirs and debutantes.

Prior to Pedro’s arrival, rumors circulated that Kirk had personally offered 2 million dollars, which was increased to 3 million, out of his own pocket to invite Marion to perform two songs at his concert.

Setting aside whether it was worth it, Pedro, as Kirk’s senior, was the one who slowly guided Kirk into the limelight when he debuted. Their relationship was no longer just that of mentor and disciple but more like brothers.

Pedro, who had watched Kirk go from obscurity to brilliance, naturally understood Kirk as a person.

His interest in Marion was definitely more than mere admiration.

was clear from his short exchange with Bruce

could not help but exclaim, “What does Kirk see in

not the

appearance.

puzzled, had an answer after witnessing Marion’s performance. “You’ll know

soon

graceful Marion from moments ago seemed to

gentle and quiet, but at the piano, she exuded an

first song ended, Pedro seemed to understand why Kirk liked Marion.

Bar

to shine

is indeed quite lacking,” Pedro

Althea, Bruce winced. “Don’t bring up Marion in front of her,

chuckled. “If Althea had half of Miss Cartier’s qualities, she wouldn’t have been unsuccessful in her long pursuit for Kirk.”

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