Reborn, She's Back for Revenge novel Chapter 163

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Joselyn wore a deep purple gown, exuding a noble and elegant aura. She stood at the edge of the lounge, her sapphire–blue eyes calm, carrying the serenity of someone who had seen through the vicissitudes of life.

Joselyn said calmly, “Some women choose to shine for their families, supporting their spouses and raising children. That is one form of success.

“Others dedicate their passion to the careers they love, achieving their own accomplishments in a certain field. That is also a form of success.

“If you believe that a woman’s success is measured by men and children, then you wouldn’t have sent your own children to learn piano, right?”

Joselyn’s words had the mothers burning with embarrassment. They wished the floor would swallow them whole, and fled as soon as they could, mumbling excuses on their way out.

Once those people left, a smirk appeared on Joselyn’s face. She complained, “Can you believe it? They dared to call me an old woman, as if they’d never live to my age.

“Kids? Please. Even if they pop out a whole litter, who cares? And they strut around acting all proud in front of me? Not worth my attention.”

Edith was stunned. Just a moment ago, she had thought Joselyn was magnanimous, but it turned out she had just been holding back her words.

“Ahem!” Joselyn quickly checked herself and added. “You’re still a child, so you mustn’t learn to curse like I just did. Always remember to be generous and never argue with fools.”

Edith replied with a nod, “Yes, Ms. Cornell. You are right.”

Joselyn patted the back of her hand and said with a lower voice, “I came over to ask you if you’re willing to be my student.”

Edith was taken aback. As far as Edith knew, Joselyn hadn’t taken a student in over twenty years. In her lifetime, she had only ever accepted two students.

The first had become another legend in the piano world, and the second was Harvey. Even without natural talent, Harvey had become a major figure in the piano circle under Ms. Joselyn’s guidance.

Joselyn had once told the media that she would never take a third student in her lifetime.

“I really like you,” Joselyn said with a smile. “Honestly, more than having you as my student, I’d wish you were my daughter. But I’m afraid your parents wouldn’t agree, so I won’t make that unreasonable request.”

Edith thought, Joselyn is even older than Mandy. She could be my grandma. There was no way I could be her daughter

Edith admitted, “It would be my honor to study piano under you, but I’m still in high school, so I might not have much time to practice. Moreover, I don’t plan to major in anything piano–related at university.”

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“Talented people don’t need to practice all the time,” Joselyn said, smiling warmly. “If they sat in front of the piano every day, they’d probably get bored with it long ago. So what you’re saying is that you’ll accept me as your teacher. Very well.”

Edith nodded slowly. Although her reason for returning to the piano wasn’t pure, during this process, she had fallen in love with it.

Before long, the awards party officially began. First, the three third–place winners were presented with trophies and certificates, followed by the two second–place winners, and finally, Edith.

A spotlight fell on her. Amid the gaze of thousands, she stepped forward. Presenting her award was Joselyn.

Joselyn stated while handing her the trophy and certificate, “Congratulations on winning first place in the competition. I admire your understanding of piano pieces and would love to have you as my student.

“But since you’re under eighteen, you cannot make such a decision yourself. That’s why I specifically requested the organizers to invite your guardians.”

Edith turned her gaze toward the audience. She saw Vincent walking up with Zachary and Joseph. All three were dressed in black suits, and appearing together made them quite eye–catching.

Vincent stepped onto the stage, his eyes resting on Edith. At that moment, he felt a surge of pride. He had never imagined that the daughter he had overlooked for six years could, relying on her own abilities, step onto such a stage.

He thought, ‘Although I’m her guardian, I have no right to make any decisions for her.’

“Edith, whatever you want to do, I will support you,” Vincent said, looking at Joselyn. “I’m very glad that you like my daughter, Ms. Cornell, but such important matters have always been decided by my daughter herself.”

Edith naturally wouldn’t refuse. She asked, “Ms. Cornell, can I call you teacher now?”

Joselyn shook her head and said seriously, “Not yet. You can officially call me teacher only after the apprenticeship ceremony is completed.”

Joselyn clapped her hands, and immediately a staff member brought tea. Edith served the tea to Joselyn, who drank it, then gave a lecture, followed by presenting the meeting gift. Only after this was the apprenticeship ceremony considered complete.

“From now on, you are my third student. You have two seniors, Mike and Harvey,” Joselyn said calmly. “As my junior, I won’t put too much pressure on you for now. Focus on your studies in the coming months.

“After you enter university, I will help you plan anew. I don’t have much to give you, so I’ll pass on the that has accompanied me for forty years as a gift. I’ll have it shipped back to your place.”

piano

Harvey felt a twinge of jealousy. That piano was Joselyn’s treasured possession, and no outsider was allowed to touch it, yet now it was being given so casually to Edith.

As a senior, he could only feel jealous. Once jealousy subsided, he took out the gift he had prepared in advance. “This is a collection of precious piano manuscripts, all masterpieces from contemporary masters. You can study them when you go home,” Harvey said.

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“Thank you, Ms. Cornell. Thank you, Harvey,” Edith said. She accepted the gift and straightened her posture. The crowd below remained silent for a moment, then erupted into excitement.

Most of the people present were connected to the piano world. Everyone knew what it meant to become Joselyn’s student.

Besides, Joselyn seemed to like this new student so much that she even gave away the piano she had used for forty years. Everyone present thought Joselyn intended to groom Edith as her future successor.

Karen was so furious she nearly lost her mind. Just now, the sudden appearance of Vincent nearly made Karen lose control. Her husband had come all the way from Sunspire without notifying her in advance.

And now, with Joselyn officially accepting Edith as her student on the spot, this was a devastating blow for both her and Hallie.

Hallie had won countless piano awards since childhood, awards that had always been a source of pride for Karen and Hallie alike. But all those certificates combined could not match the prestige of the National Piano Competition.

Hallie had been stomped into the mud, and Karen didn’t know how to help her recover.

The anger inside her flared layer by layer, her eyes blazing as she glared at Vincent standing on the stage.

Vincent didn’t look at Karen. He silently stood behind Edith, holding the trophy and certificate for her.

Joselyn said with a smile, “Edith, I noticed you didn’t eat much tonight. After the awards ceremony, I’ll treat you and your family to dinner.”

Edith was about to say that she should be the one to invite them, since she had just received two precious gifts, and it would be proper for her to host. Just then, she heard people in the crowd discussing Joselyn’s personal affairs again.

“She’s just an old woman over sixty. They say she was ugly when she was young, no man ever pursued her, and at her age, she doesn’t have a child. She goes around taking students, acting like they’re her own family.”

“Look at her now, all glamorous. No one will be there to support her in old age, and only then does she realize how much she’s failed in life.”

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