As the song ended, thunderous applause erupted in the sports center.The audience gave Sophia a standing ovation. They were even cheering and screaming.Their reaction was beyond Sophia's expectations.She put away her violin and stood on the stage for a good minute or so.Sophia finally snapped to her senses when she saw Faye, who sat in the audience, clapped and gave her a thumbs-up. She smiled sweetly and bowed politely before leaving the stage.Most of those invited to the concert were music enthusiasts or influential figures from high society. Each of them had their unique perspectives and definitions of music.This intense applause undeniably signified recognition and immense encouragement for Sophia.Even she hadn't expected to receive such a level of recognition.She didn't snap out of it until she stepped off the stage and her mentor embraced her."Sophia, you were amazing! I knew you could do it. You didn't let me down," her mentor, Mary Turner, who was also the Pres
Faye didn't expect that the mentor whom Sophia spoke highly of and admired so much would recognize her.Seeing the shocked expression on Mary's face, Faye was confused.She wasn't surprised to see Mary, but she needed some time to recall who this person was."Faye ... I can't believe it's you." Mary grabbed Faye's hand excitedly. She was a bit too aggressive, and it made Faye uncomfortable."Don't you remember me?" Mary widened her eyes. She looked somewhat disappointed.At that moment, Faye felt like a heartless person who had a one-night stand and vanished the next day. But she really couldn't remember when she had met Mary."I'm Mary. We once performed together on stage at the National Violin Competition," Mary excitedly explained. "You were very young then, and many people made fun of you, myself included ... It wasn't until you took the stage that we realized we were proven wrong."Hearing that, Faye finally remembered.Back then, she was 14 years old.She was invited t
During the meal, Mary couldn't help but reminisce about her fateful encounter with Faye."Had you not taught me a lesson back then, I wouldn't be where I am today, nor would I have become Sophia's tutor." Mary sighed before continuing, "But Sophia told me you haven't been playing the violin much these past few years."Faye scratched her nose and said, "Well, I've been quite busy recently, so I had to stop."Did Faye really stop playing the violin?Mary felt like she had just received the biggest shock of her life.After all, Faye had obtained first place with the highest score back in the day.Why would she give it all up now?"Have you ever thought about getting back into it?" Mary looked at Faye with anticipation as she put a delicious piece of meat into her mouth. For some reason, she felt disheartened."It depends on my mood, really," Faye replied briefly.Mary suddenly thought the meat in her mouth didn't taste as delicious anymore. She couldn't even swallow it.She fe
Faye had no intention of prying into Cedric's privacy, nor did she want to understand his work.They both had their own lives and needed their own space. It felt more comfortable to not meddle in each other's affairs.However, as she turned to leave, she inadvertently bumped into the documents on the table.Faye swiftly reached out to catch the stack of papers, but a few sheets slipped from her grasp.She carefully placed the documents back on the table, where she couldn't help but notice the foreign titles on some of them. Curious, she started reading.Cedric, who had returned at some point, asked when he saw Faye lost in thought, "What's wrong?" Following her gaze, he saw the contents of the documents, and his eyes deepened.Faye casually put the documents back in their place and replied, "It's nothing. I accidentally knocked them over, so I picked them up. But I realized the contract is written entirely in a foreign language."Cedric raised an eyebrow. "Can you read it?"F
Faye's lips curled up slightly. There was a hint of a smile in her cold eyes. She said softly, "Mr. Felton, I must say you hide things quite well."No wonder he complimented her when she wore that dress and even recommended her to become a model ... Felton's face fell. He nervously stood up from his wheelchair, "I ... What did you hear, Ms. Brown?"Faye stepped forward to help him sit back down. "You shouldn't stand up."Her gentle and caring attitude only made Felton even more anxious.He gulped and asked, "Did you hear everything?"He tried to recall if he had actually said anything of importance. As far as he could remember, he hadn't mentioned anything explicitly. However, Faye had always been sharp, and she might have deduced something from his words.Anxious, he bit his lips like a guilty kid.Faye frowned slightly. "I didn't hear anything, but I had a hunch about something."Obviously, she had seen through him. She simply chose not to reveal her thoughts.Felton bli
"I initially chose Allure Designs because Ruth happened to mention this brand to me ..."Embarrassed, Felton smiled. "I've loved drawing since I was a child. Later on, I learned a bit of design from an elder. My mother passed away due to complications during labor when she had me, so I've never even seen her."When I was a child, my grandfather told me that my father also passed away early. My parents never had a proper wedding. They secretly got married out of love and had me afterward."The Keanes didn't have many descendants in the past few generations. My grandfather went to great lengths to conceal their relationship and my existence to protect my parents and me, but ..."Felton took a deep breath and continued softly, "My mother was drugged even before she got pregnant with me. She was continuously exposed to poisoning during her pregnancy and by the time they discovered it, it was already too late."My mother survived long enough for me to be born, and then she passed away.
Faye didn't answer Felton's question. Instead, she asked with a smile, "Have you looked into Light Moon Designs? Do you think they did it on purpose? Or was it all just a coincidence?"Felton furrowed his brows slightly. "I heard Allyson mention Light Moon Designs quite some time ago, though I did not look into it thoroughly. I told her that I'm only responsible for design-related matters; I don't care about anything else. "But not too long ago, I deliberately researched the company. I found out that they are not just limited to gowns; they are a high-end fashion brand that carries a wide range of clothing designs."I specialize in designing gowns and Allure Designs became famous because of my gowns, but that doesn't mean Light Moon Designs can't design gowns. "Besides, Light Moon Designs is a well-established brand with ten years of history. Since its inception, the brand has been at the forefront of the fashion industry."He continued, "In terms of history, Light Moon Design
Faye drove slowly through the busy streets of Jorn City. She soon arrived at a small town in the suburbs located near the city.Although it was just a small town, the place was bustling. It was filled with tourist attractions. It had become a nationally renowned tourist spot.Avery's parents were also Jeorgians, citizens of Jeorgia City. However, they moved to Jorn City a long time ago to start their business. They've currently settled down in this bustling small town where they operate a specialty store.Faye had visited the shop a couple of times in the past. Apart from local delicacies, their store also offered all sorts of souvenirs and local specialties. The last time she was here, she had even bought some local specialties for her friends abroad. Her friends were absolutely thrilled to receive the gifts. As this town was a popular tourist spot, there was a constant influx of tourists. Thus, the business was doing very well.Faye parked her car in the outdoor parking lot.