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Did she take him for a squanderer?
Wait, was she going on a date with Young Master Stringer later?
Shaun could not stay calm anymore.
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After Cindy finished her song, she stood up slowly. She walked out from behind the piano and bowed.
There was a round of thunderous applause in the banquet hall.
At that moment, Cindy was very pleased.
She knew that in the eyes of these people in high society, she was just a celebrity who was unpresentable. However, she had to let everyone know that she did have talent on this day.
Just then, she saw Cate slowly walking toward her.
Only the two of them were standing in the area where the musical instruments were placed. At this moment, everyone had their gaze set on the pretty and elegant Cate. Cindy’s smile faltered.
“Cate, did you come to the wrong place? This is a place to play the piano.” Cindy forced a smile and spoke in a gentle tone.
“I didn’t. Haven’t you finished playing? I’ve spoken with the organizer. I want to try my skills.” Cate’s diamond-studded dress trailed behind her as she walked to the piano and sat down in front of it.
Cindy’s expression stiffened. She turned back hurriedly and said, “Cate, the people who are here today aren’t just ordinary people. Even the famous musician, Mr. Kimball, is here too. It’s not a place where you can joke around. If you want to play the piano… you can play it when you get back home.”
“You think I’ll embarrass myself?” Cate smiled vaguely.
Cindy went tight-lipped. She was not sure either. Cate had exceptional talent in music in the past. They had taken piano classes together. Cate could learn everything quickly and was often praised by the teachers.
Cate even composed songs and wrote lyrics for her after that. However, Cindy could not gauge her current skills.
Nevertheless, a person would not do something impossible out of the blue.
Cindy felt an uneasy feeling in her heart.
At that moment, the guests started to talk about it as well. Their gazes held a trace of mockery as they looked at Cate.
After all, a singer like Cindy had just finished performing. If Cate performed after her, she would surely make a joke of herself.
Melanie acted as if she was worried and said, “Sister, this isn’t the Yule family’s party where you can do whatever you want. Not to mention you’re Uncle Joel’s appointed successor now. You have to take care of the Yule family’s image.”
“That’s right.” Joanne took the chance and seconded Melanie’s words.
When Sarah saw that everyone had spoken, she said softly, “This is about playing the piano. It’s different from designing, after all. What do you think, Shaunic?”
She tugged the tall, handsome man beside her.
Shaun frowned.
He had heard Cate sing and play the guitar before. She was indeed superb at it. She would not lose to Cindy, and her voice might sound even better than Cindy’s. However, it might not be the case if Cate were to sing while playing the piano. After all, it really puts an individual’s lung capacity and experience to the test. If it did not go well, it would be utterly humiliating.
“I’m not sure.” He went tight-lipped after saying that. “It’s her own matter.”
“Let her embarrass herself if she wants to,” Rodney said sarcastically, “I reckon she’s just trying to show off after getting flattered by others for a few days. She thinks she’s good at everything.”
“That’s right. Does she think that she can win against Cindy? Cindy’s the pop diva.”
“Never mind. Let her do it if she wants to. She’s the heir to Yule Corporation, so don’t make her look bad and give her applause later. Don’t let her be put on the spot.”
“It’s the only way.”
In the face of the crowd’s chatter, Cate smiled faintly and pressed on a key, making the banquet hall quiet down.
She adjusted the microphone and said in a pleasant voice, “This is a new song I composed. Today will be the first time I’m playing and singing it, so I hope everyone will give it a listen.”
“Is she insane? She even composed her own song.”
“Maybe she’s jealous of Cindy and wants to overshine her, but Cindy is a singer.”
“These days, every young lady from wealthy families wants to make their own songs. It’s an insult to music.”
Just as everyone whispered in one another’s ears, a burst of cheerful music accompanied by the sound of piano keys slowly sounded.
“I say to you, ‘stop right there’, “The plane flies over the blue sky, “I’m going on a journey, “I’m going on a journey far away.
“Tears fell on my chest, “This relationship, it won’t end, “We’re chasing our dreams of the future together, “This is not the end, it’s a new beginning.”
The crowd gradually quietened down and listened carefully to the new song. The cheerful song had a hint of sadness that alluded to a parting. It immediately reminded people of their university years where they had to bid farewell to their beloved so that they could chase after their own dreams.
It was a little sad and stirred their hearts.
Shaun looked at the glowing woman on the stage in disbelief.
Her head was clearly lowered, but her body exuded a light that no one could block.
She was always like this, surprising him time and time again.
It was no wonder she had come up on stage with such confidence. Both her piano skills and voice were much better than Cindy’s.
Sarah saw Shaun’s infatuated eyes and almost went mad. She had thought that Cate would make a fool of herself.
How did this happen? Three years ago, she had easily crushed Cate like an ant.
Three years later, all of the men in the country were seeing Cate in a new light.
Cindy, who was standing beside Cate, was so humiliated that her face turned white.
No one knew Cate better than her. Yes, this was the genre that Cate had once excelled in.
Soon, the song ended at the last note.
“Marvelous!” Mr. Kimball took the lead in clapping. “The song was sung well, played well, and even arranged well.”
“Miss Cox, did you really compose this song?” President Lockhart from Times Corporation asked in surprise.
“I wrote the music and lyrics myself.” Cate stood up and bowed deeply at Mr. Kimball. “Mr. Kimball, I’ve heard a lot about you.”