NovelEnglish“For your efforts today, I’ll assist you.” However, he continued, “Aline, you still don’t grasp the intricacies of the upper echelons in Duefron. Our status is worlds apart. You can’t fathom the influence of the Fowler family. Do you really want me to compete with Waylen? Do you think I have an easy Life?”
Aline dismissed his concerns as exaggeration. Joseph stood up, discarding his bathrobe and beginning to don his clothes.
In the midst of dressing, he spoke casually.
“Put differently, no one from our generation dares to challenge Waylen.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs Joseph contemplated the subtle changes in Waylen’s demeanor, he patted Aline’s cheek and left behind a wad of money.
Infuriated and humiliated, Aline tossed the money back at him.
She couldn’t accept this!
The opportunity was too precious to relinquish, especially after witnessing Rena rehearsing the following day. A vision of the grand stage arrangement played in her mind: the Morning Dew Piano that was once played by Louis II, the stage adorned with delicate roses, and the crystal chandelier above refracting an illusionary radiance.
Rena’s natural talent was undeniable. After this performance, she would garner accolades within the circle of pianists. However, Aline couldn’t bear being no match for Rena in this field forever.
Jealousy flared within Aline as she stared at Rena.
In that instant, an electrician in work attire approached and ascended a ladder to inspect the Lighting.
The crystal chandelier flickered overhead.
Aline’s heart raced. She couldn’t help but imagine a scenario… What if the chandelier were to fall upon Rena? Then, no one would challenge her for the top spot in the performance!
Rena’s pride would be shattered.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOnly two days remained before the school’s anniversary.
Aline spared no effort as she tenaciously trailed the electrician back to his rented house.
The man, in his early twenties and leading a solitary existence, rarely interacted with others.
Aline was skilled at Leveraging her advantages.
She followed him and knocked on the door. Mistaking her for a food delivery man, the young man opened the door without much thought. But his expectant expression faded when he saw a striking woman before him, her sharp features betraying a shrewdness.
Momentarily taken aback by the stranger’s presence, the young electrician muttered under his breath, “I didn’t call for any, you know, services.”
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