It would be ridiculous if Emily didn’t recognize Lee, Henry, and Mason.
Brian frowned and patiently said, “Not only the three major families. You should also watch how you speak to the other guests. Don’t offend the bigshots of the music industry, or your future will be over.”
He and Megan had tried their best to set up this huge event for her. If Emily screwed things up because of a few words, all their effort would be for nothing!
With a grin, Emily said proudly, “I know all of the bigshots in the music industry, so I definitely won’t offend them.”
Frowning, Brian asked doubtfully, “Even the piano master, Wesley Ford, and the junior pianist, Walter Lynn?”
Emily shyly lowered her head and pursed her lips, then said, “Of course, I know them. I even have Walter’s contact information.”
Although she had shamelessly asked Mr. Hilbert to give it to her, wasn’t she resourceful since she had eventually gotten it?
There’s nothing to be ashamed about!
Hearing this, Brian’s eyebrows instantly relaxed and he said with satisfaction, “Yes, good for you. It’s good that you know the importance of widening your network. After all, you’ll be on an equal footing with them in the future.”
“Exactly. That’s what I thought too.” As Emily said this, a trace of pride and delight flashed across her eyes.
Both Brian and Megan were content with her behavior. They nodded as Brian praised, “Look at how great Emily is. She really proved herself to be the daughter of the Jackson family. Although your sister is very talented in all aspects, if you become the champion of the World Piano Competition, you won’t pale in comparison.”
As soon as he said this, the smile on Emily’s face suddenly collapsed.
Does that mean that if I don’t win this competition, I’m not as good as Janet? That’s kind of absurd. I know that my ability to seduce men is indeed incomparable to Janet’s!
She didn’t say this out loud but simply kept it to herself.
“Dad, Mom, I will do my best.”
Since Janet was admitted to Woodsbury University, Megan and Brian’s attitude toward her had improved a lot. Plus, when she was revealed to be the author, Rose, her status in their parents’ hearts elevated.
If I don’t get first place this time, I might be kicked out of the house.
At the thought of living in the countryside, the dirty soil, and having to dress in off-the-rack clothes, Emily’s heart shuddered.
“All right. Emily, you stay here first. Your mother and I will go greet the guests.” Brian held Megan’s waist and slowly disappeared from Emily’s sight.
She nodded. As she watched their receding backs, a sense of gloominess surfaced inside her, and an indescribable rage burned in her heart.
It’s all because of Janet, that b*tch! Dad should’ve known better too. Why did he have to mention her for no reason? It’s just my rotten luck.
As she silently seethed, she turned and her gaze fell on a woman in the corner whom she had never seen before.
Emily frowned slightly, then glanced down at her own dress and back at the other woman’s, and her anger suddenly grew.
It was bad enough that her figure was similar to Janet’s. She was also wearing a limited edition gown, and it looked even more expensive than Emily’s.
A trace of anger erupted in Emily’s eyes.
She got up and slowly walked forward while lifting the hem of her dress.
Originally, Janet and Mason were supposed to stay at the VIP table in the corner of the banquet hall together, but when they walked in, they met Henry, so Mason followed him to discuss matters elsewhere.
Janet didn’t want to move around, so she stayed alone in the corner.
Sitting to one side, she sipped on her wine and looked down at her phone, appearing completely at ease and unbothered.
