Mason’s evil and demonic voice gradually entered Emily’s ears.
Emily’s facial expression did not look too good. “Even Young Master Mason is saying you’re being modest, J’Adore. You must be very skilled.”
Janet did not answer her and only kept her lips pressed together. A wave of emotions flickered across her eyes as if she was suppressing a smile.
Nodding, Mason did not hold back on complimenting her. “Of course, she’s the best pianist in my eyes.”
They all turned to look at J’Adore to see her reaction, but she did not say anything and was simply standing there leisurely with a relaxed expression.
The similarities in her mannerism to Janet’s made Emily quite uncomfortable. Smiling, Emily leaned to one side and looked up. “Since Young Master Mason said it himself, I think you should still give us a performance, Miss J’Adore. Otherwise, it would be a bit of a waste.” She scoffed. They’ve gone overboard. If J’Adore doesn’t give us a performance, it will only show that she’s a coward. If she does go on stage now, though, she will only humiliate herself. “It’s fine if you don’t want to perform today, Miss J’Adore. Once I return to Yobril, I’ll introduce you to Hilbert and let him give you a few pointers,” she offered kindly.
As soon as she said that, the people at the scene looked at each other quizzically.
“Didn’t J’Adore play the piano at Young Master Mason’s twenty-sixth birthday banquet? Why won’t she perform now?”
“Exactly. I find this strange too. Perhaps J’Adore doesn’t want to bring too much attention to herself.”
“That makes sense. After all, Emily just finished playing. If J’Adore goes up there now and doesn’t perform as well as Emily, it would be so embarrassing!”
“Yes. Emily has way better skills than Rebecca. If J’Adore goes on stage, her skills would definitely fall short.”
“Oh, now that you mentioned it, it does sound reasonable.”
Lee let out a dry cough. He felt an urge to speak up but was held back by J’Adore.
J’Adore looked at Wesley and Antonio with a vague expression then said, “I will go and perform one piece then. If you find that I lack in some areas, please point them out to me, Master Ford, Master Powell.”
The two shared a glance then smiled. “Of course.” They were more than eager to give pointers to Mrs. Lowry.
Their conversation made the corners of Lee’s mouth curl up. Pointers? Does a golden composer really need pointers from others? Janet is taking her act of playing dumb to the fullest!
Her words stirred up chatter among the other guests at the scene.
“No way. Is J’Adore really going to perform?”
“Isn’t she afraid of being compared to Emily?”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk. Her courage is commendable!”
“I agree. Even if she plays the piano well, she can’t beat the champion of the World Piano Competition, who is also Hilbert’s student.”
“Exactly. I’m nervous for her!”
Listening to the voices in the crowd, Emily flicked her hair and straightened her back subconsciously. A look of ridicule and contempt flashed across her eyes. J’Adore really agreed to it. She sneered. She’s so thoughtless!
Janet turned a deaf ear to them and walked straight to the piano. Stroking it, she thought, A grand piano is certainly different. The feel and texture are all top-notch.
That single touch brought out her passion for piano in an instant.
In the VIP section, Henry fiddled with his nose nervously. “Young Master Mason, are you sure Mrs. Lowry’s piano skills are better than Emily’s?”
It would be humiliating if Janet lost to Emily!
