Reborn, She's Back for Revenge novel Chapter 65

The melodious strains of a plano fibed the air. Aspotlight fell on Hallie, and her eyes gently closed as she showed off her best seit Shir’d been many times before, so she knew just what the audience loved about her.

As she played, the dancers on stage slowly got into the story, and together, the piano music and the stage play gave the audience a feast for both the e and the eyes.

Even people who didn’t know a thing about piano could tell Hallie’s skills weer i

een on a whole different level.

The audience whispered, “Hallie’s incrediblet No wonder she was chosen to represent the school. the national plano competition.”

“They’re both from the Lovett family, so how come Halle’s so outstanding while the other one has such terrible character?

“I heard Hale’s playing the first half, and then the other one is taking over for the second half. Can she even play?”

“There’s no way she’s as good as Hallie. I honestly don’t know where she gets the nerve to go on stage.”

When Noreen heard everyone praise Hallie, her face darkened. Back when they were close, Noreen used to think Hallie was perfect. But now, see things from the outside, she realized just how fake Hallio really was.

She thought, I must have been blind to be friends with someone like her for six whole years.

“Noreen, is that Hallie, the one you’re always talking about? Sitting next to Noreen was her twelve–year old little brother, Warren

Noreen had specifically called the chauffeur to bring Warren over so he could apologize to Edith himself. But Warren loved joining in the fun and just had to sneak in to watch the performance.

“Hallie’s so pretty!” Warren said with adoration in his eyes. “Noreen, can you introduce me to her?”

friends anymore!”

Noreen was fuming. “We’re not frie

“Are you out of your mind? You actually stopped being friends with her?” Warren said in disbelief. “Hallie’s so gorgeous! If you hang out with pretty people, maybe you’ll get prettier as well.”

Noreen was speechless. She reminded herself, “He’s my own brother, I can’t beat him up. She took a deep breath and forced herself to swallow her anger.

The elegant piano music shifted between gentle and urgent, and just as the audience was left wanting more, the melody came to an abrupt stop. The spotlight that had been shining on Hallie slid across the stage and landed on Edith.

The previously qu

quiet audience suddenly grow restless.

“Wait, why is Edith playing the piano?”

“She has such a terrible reputation. How’s she even qualified to get on stage?”

“We only want to hear Hallie play!”

Just as the crowd was getting restless, the atmosphere in the room suddenly dropped, and a biting chill swept through the air–conditioned hall.

Everyone saw the man sitting dead center in the Wont row slowly turning his head. In his mesmerizing eyes, a glint of icy sharpness flickered, like a dagger.

The room fell silent instantly, and no one dared to say another word. After shooting the crowd a warning look, Marcus finally burned his gaze to the stage.

All the dancers were prostrate on the stage, heads bowed low as the spotlight fell on Edith_

She wore a flowing black gown,

and its brocade fabric was threaded with shimmering silver and gold, each glowing strand weaving together across her

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body like a flyer of stars, radiant and dazzling

Her slender, porcelain fingers few swiftly over the piano keys, and the beautiful metody filled the hall once again. On stage, to move. Their bodies swayed and spun in perfect harmony with the plane’s rhythm

The second part of the

piece marked the moment when the male lead’s feelings for Alien burst forth in full bloom. The music faced wit Hammen like a wild drumbeat, pounding straight into everyone’s heartt

In that instant, it was as if they could see a raging river, feel the heartbeat of a lovestruck hero, and catch a glimpse of the pure, adorable Alice hervelt.

Even those who had doubted, scoffed, or refused to listen found themselves swept up in the beautiful love story woven by the piano’s melody.

They wandered through the endless river of love, their emotions rising and falling with the protagonists – rejoicing in their passion, arhing with their sorrow, and feeling every thrill and heartbreak as i

When th

the final note faded, the audience was left with a sense of emptiness, as if something precious had just slipped away.

This piece wasn’t actually that hard. Anyone with a Grade 5 piano level could play it well. The real challenge was pouring their own feelings into the

music.

When Hallie played, what they enjoyed was the fluidity and technical skill of the music. But when Edith played, she resonated with them on an emotion level. These eighteen–year–old high schoolers had just begun to taste the first stirrings of love.

That longing, yearning, and the sweetness and heartache of wanting and not knowing–all of it was vividly brought to life by the piano’s melody

The hall was silent for a heartbeat, and then the place exploded with thunderous applause.

[Ding! The host’s plano performance has won the genuine admiration of over 99 audience members. Reward: Advanced Plano Proficiency.

Edith wasn’t all that surprised. The more people acknowledged the skills she got from the system, the easier it was for those skills to level up. Advanced Piano Proficiency corresponded to Grade 9 to 10 on the piano scale.

Grade 10 might sound impressive, but that was only true for amateurs. For professional pianists, Grade 10 was barely the beginning. It didn’t really count for much.

Hallie was sitting in the darkness, and her face was twisted with resentment. She’d been performing for years, and she knew perfectly well that she had lost. And she’d lost miserably

She thought, I’m a Grade–10 pianist. I’ve won countless first prizes in the province, and I’m the goddess in school. Everyone admires me. But I’ve lost. How could I lose?

While Hallie was lost in self–doubt, the stage lights suddenly blazed to life. She hurriedly ducked her head and let her wig cover her contorted face. Then she stood up and walked to the center of the stage

“Thanks to Hallie Lovett and Edith Lovett for bringing us this wonderful plano performance! The host beamed as she interviewed the two of them.

Everyone already knew Hallie was a piano prodigy, but Edith’s talent had taken everyone by surprise. So of course, the host turned her attention to

Edith

She said, “Your piano playing was incredible! For a moment there, I thought I was listening to an international piano master. Lheard there’s a natio piano competition coming up. Are you planning to sign up?”

No sooner had the host finished speaking than some voices started shouting from the audience.

“What’s the point of Edith playing the piano so well? She’s filthy rich and still steals. She’s nothing but a thief?”

“Edith’s a thief She doesn’t deserve to be on stage.”

“Thieves like her don’t belong at Sunspire High School! She should be expelled”

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Several people in the crowd started shouting and Edith recognized them right away. They were all Hale’s most devoted simps. There was no way they’d just sit back and watch their goddess pel dragged through the mud.

Standing on stage, Hallie felt a wave of smug satisfaction. She thought, “See? i don’t even have to say a word. There are always people ready to stand up

for me!

But at the same time, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy. These students might be clueless, but the school leaders definitely knew what really went down

with the plane incident

She thought, if they kicked up too much of a fuss, would the school reveal the truth?

Thinking of this, Hallie said in a gentle voice, “The teachers already said the piano thing was just a misunderstanding. Don’t talk

Before she could finish, the stage speakers boomed twice, and then a voice suddenly echoed out. The instant Hallie heard that voice, her face went completely pale.