Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 193

Chapter 193

Minnie's hands worked magic, coaxing from the violin à melody that was both haunting and exquisite.

Evangeline, waiting in the wings and not showing a trade of nerves, beamed as she watched Minnie play. completely captivated by the performance.

Yale, who had been keeping an eye on the front of the house from backstage, was struck by the scene before him.

He sidled up to Evangeline, gave her a gentle pat on the shoulder to catch her attention, and whispered, Evie, aren't you up against Minnie? How come you don't look the least bit worried?"

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The Glacial Crown Jade bracelet was worth a fortune. It was even more valuable than the ring Cole gave.

Was Evangeline really not bothered about staking such a treasure?

be freaking out? It's just a

at a total loss for words right then. It hit him that Evangeline had not even thought about winning when she threw down the gauntlet to Minnie.

Yale could not help but flash his niece a big thumbs up. "Evie, you're totally rocking it like a true Foster family princess. You've got

imperial green jade made his heart ache. Evangeline,

a mental note to take

and Minnie's performance came

the

onto the stage, violin in hand, brushing past Minnie who had

that brief

picked up the sound of a violin string snapping. The jarring noise was so loud that Evangeline had to cover her ears. Once the din died down, she looked down at the violin cradled in her

string had snapped clean

was too neat, too deliberate, like it had been sliced with a blade rather than worn down or

of determination flashed

had made sure to put on new strings and tune them perfectly before stepping on stage, and yet, the

cut her violin string with a blade as