Chapter 36 Retribution (II)

Yet, it seemed as if no one had heard her. The room continued its chatter, and Julian showed no reaction.

Isabella, however, clapped her hands gleefully, pointing to the grand Steinway piano in the corner, "You all are so basic, always indulging in pop music. Classical is the trend now. Why don't we have Lily play something for us? Her piano pieces are said to be 'so divine, they're rarely heard on earth.'"

Serena Winters chimed in with a laugh, feeding Preston a grape, "Indeed, our professors always said she had the potential to shine in Warsaw. It'd be a shame not to listen."

Isabella smirked, "Would you mind playing something for us, Lily?"

Lily didn't smile. She turned to look at Julian, who was leaning against a cushion. The lighting was too dim to see his face clearly. Even the most naive would realize that tonight's performance was merely a charade to mock her and appease Isabella. She could only hope that once their amusement was satiated, they would spare her family further t