The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 648 Think Twice



Faced with such a challenge, how could Declan refuse to step up? He was America's foremost pianist, the scion of the leading musical family, The Halls. Declining a duel with a mere country bumpkin would be inconceivable. How else could he continue his prestigious career as a pianist?

"Declan, are you sure you want to compete against me? If I lose to you, I won't mind. I'm thick-skinned. But it's different for you. You're America's top pianist, hailed as a once-in-a-century musical genius and the heir to The Halls music dynasty. If you lose to me, it will be a massive embarrassment— not just to you, but to your entire family. Think twice before you decide to take me on. If you lose, it would be such a shame!"

Through his tactics may have been crude, Daniel's reverse psychology worked wonders.

Infuriated to the point where Declan's nose almost bent out of shape, he was determined to compete and crush Daniel utterly. His reputation as America's top pianist was at stake.

"Country bumpkin, stop blathering! If you've got the skills, come and challenge me!" Declan retorted icily.

"A challenge? Declan, how would you like to compete?"

"I'm America's top pianist, and you're just a country bumpkin. It would be bullying if I set the terms. So go on, you choose."

"Alright, let's keep it simple. We each have three minutes. If you can make me cry within three minutes through your piano playing, you win. Likewise,

if my performance brings you to tears within three minutes, I win. Whoever can make the other cry faster wins."

seemed laughable

playing piano alone! But my own performances, on the other hand, have deeply touched many. There hasn't been a single fan at my concerts who hasn't shed tears

I hope you can move me in three

flight over the keys like a graceful butterfly. As he played, melancholic music filled the air, the story of a poignant love affair unfolding-a tale of the girl in his

dreams, are forever out of reach, echoing the adage that the best

from nearly every woman present and even some

The room

made of sterner stuff, remained utterly dry-eyed. While the aspect of love could sway many, it found a tough adversary in

Chapter 648 Think Twice



refuse to step up? He was America's foremost pianist, the scion of the leading musical family, The Halls. Declining a duel with

you, I won't mind. I'm thick-skinned. But it's different for you. You're America's top pianist, hailed as a once-in-a-century musical genius and the heir to The Halls music dynasty. If you lose to me, it will be a massive embarrassment— not just to you, but to your entire family. Think twice before you decide to take me on.

tactics may have been crude,

nose almost bent out of shape, he was determined to compete and

you've got the skills, come and challenge me!"

challenge? Declan, how would you like

and you're just a country bumpkin. It would

simple. We each have three minutes. If you can make me cry