Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 673

Chapter 673

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Chapter 673

Reina caught the implication in Niel’s words. Her face fell with disappointment. “So you’re saying… all that skill we saw in her videos was fake?”

Niel gave a light laugh. “Exactly. Her so-called talent is nothing more than hype fabricated by the internet.”

Johnny frowned, unwilling to accept it. On their way here, the three of them had spoken of Sharon at length. 1

Though none of them specialized in the violin, as top-tier musicians, they were all proficient in multiple instruments. Warner’s apprentices, after all, were often musical polymaths.

Even Sharon herself had passed the Grade Eight piano exam with ease. Had she continued her studies instead of marrying young, reaching Grade Ten would have been only a matter of time.

Reina, Johnny, and David were all adept violinists. Their achievements rested not only on skill but also on a profound love for music. For their current trip to Amstern City, they had hoped to exchange ideas with other accomplished violinists.

Reina hesitated, then said, “But I’ve seen her videos. They don’t feel like something exaggerated by internet hype.”

Johnny nodded quickly. “I follow her social media. I’ve watched every performance she’s uploaded. She’s a remarkable violinist.

Niel snorted softly. “And you actually believe what you see online? With technology as advanced as it is now, even live broadcasts can be polished by sound engineers on the spot. Videos are hardly worth anything. For all you know, the music was

dubbed in after the fact.

“Besides… Sharon only has a middle school education. She spent the next five years as a housewife, never touching her violin. And now, suddenly, she can play at such a level? Do you truly believe that? If she were truly gifted, why didn’t Teacher take her in as his student?”

The three turned toward Maestro Warner, their expressions questioning.

“Teacher, is that true?” Reina asked.

Warner’s gaze flickered. He had seen Sharon perform. She undeniably possessed skill-perhaps even rivaling Kelly’s. Yet he had always felt that no matter how strong one’s ability, without integrity, it was meaningless. Such brilliance would be fleeting, like a shooting star, dazzling for a moment before vanishing into darkness.

Still… Niel’s words planted a seed of doubt. Could Sharon have cheated?

Cheating during a live performance was difficult, but not impossible. She could stand on stage, violin in hand, feigning immersion in the music while a pre-recorded, perfectly edited track played from behind the scenes.

Her ex-husband, Carter, and Uriah both stood firmly in her corner. With men of their influence, arranging such deception would hardly be a challenge. D

He had never considered the possibility before. But given his understanding of Sharon’s character, the idea no longer seemed far

-fetched.

Warner suppressed the thought. He had always refrained from speaking without evidence. After a long moment, he said evenly, “I have interacted with her. As for her true skill, I cannot yet make a fair judgment. But her personality is far too arrogant, and I find her character lacking. No matter her talent, I would never accept her as a student.”

Niel quickly followed up. “And don’t forget, Sharon is Shayla’s daughter. She parades around with her late mother’s violin, using it as a tool to boost her fame. If she’s willing to exploit even her deceased mother, what does that say about her character?”

Johnny’s eyes widened in shock. “She’s Shayla’s daughter?”

Reina, too, stared in disbelief. “She’s… Shayla’s daughter? How have I never heard of this?”

Niel shrugged. “She hasn’t pushed that narrative abroad yet. But within Zachemaine’s circles, almost everyone knows. My guess is she’s afraid she lacks true ability and worries that foreign circles would see right through her.”