Chapter 454:

Rita hesitated, but found herself nodding. Leah’s reasoning made sense.

Before she could think twice, Leah had already stepped onto the stage.

“Distinguished guests,” Leah’s voice carried across the hall.

“On this special evening, celebrating Mr. and Mrs. Archer’s wedding anniversary, Miss Ashton and I would like to present ‘Nocturne’—a tribute to their enduring love.”

Enthusiastic applause forced Rita’s hand, compelling her to abandon her handbag and join Leah onstage.

As they positioned themselves to perform, Leah’s gaze flickered toward Corrine in the resting area, a calculated gleam in her eyes.

The melodious strains of their duet soon filled the grand hall, earning appreciative expressions from the assembled guests.

Karina, however, observed the performers with knowing skepticism.

you

as she

discover their intentions

motive—one that would inevitably draw her

leaned close, his deep voice resonating against

tonight?” His warm breath sent an inexplicable

where dreams

gaze, her

by thunderous applause as the

“Such emotional depth—truly magnificent!”

of dedication behind the scenes. These ladies must have

interpretation suggests years of rigorous practice,

moment

ten years of

admiration fed Rita’s vanity, filling

only to find his attention wholly consumed by Corrine, as if no other

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