Chapter 592:
“Please don’t be too harsh on Christina. She doesn’t mean any harm. She just isn’t thinking clearly,” Yolanda chimed in, though her words lacked genuine warmth. Perla recognized the type right away. She had dealt with many women like Yolanda before. Compared to these two, Christina seemed far more likable. There was also the possibility that Christina was her mentor, which only increased her dislike for Brendon and Yolanda.
Still, without knowing for certain how Tiana might be connected to Brendon and Yolanda, Perla kept her response polite. “Don’t worry. Whoever is responsible will bear the consequences. Innocent parties won’t be caught up in this,” she assured them with a smile.
Yolanda quickly added, “Ever since the divorce, Christina hasn’t been herself. I hope you can show her a little patience. I know she’s causing trouble, but I don’t blame her. She’s had a tough time lately.”
“All right. I won’t blame Christina. In fact, I rather admire her,” Perla replied, her smile never fading.
Yolanda had expected her words to make the three maestros look down on Christina, but they didn’t. The absence of her desired outcome stung, leaving her quietly fuming.
“You finished talking? If so, maybe keep quiet for a while,” Perla added, shutting down any further conversation.
Worried that Yolanda might say something to offend the three maestros, Brendon quickly led her away.
“Brendon, do you think Christina could actually become the three maestros’ mentor?” Yolanda whispered, doubt coloring her voice.
“Absolutely not,” Brendon answered without hesitation. “The piece she played could be handled by any child. There’s no way people of their caliber would call her their mentor.”
Yolanda deliberately said, “But didn’t Perla say she admires Christina? What if the three maestros appreciate that kind of attitude?”
“There’s a big difference between liking someone and becoming their protégé. To be the three maestros’ mentor, one must have far superior piano skills, like Tiana,” Brendon said.
𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙪𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢
“Tiana is incredible. I hope she arrives soon. I would love the chance to meet her. Maybe we could even become friends,” Yolanda responded.
“When Tiana shows up, introduce yourself. Who knows, you two might hit it off. That could be good for both our families,” Brendon said softly. He remembered how his grandmother doubted he could lead the Dawson Group forward, and he was determined to prove her wrong.
“Don’t worry, Brendon. I’ll do my best,” Yolanda remarked, leaning against him as she watched Christina from across the room. After Tiana appeared, she planned to ingratiate herself with her and complain about Christina’s audacity in wanting to be the three maestros’ mentor. It would surely infuriate Tiana. She was eager to witness Christina’s fate after provoking her.
Up on stage, Christina finally brought her performance to a close. Every eye in the audience shifted between her and the three maestros, who stared at her without…
Blinking, Christina rose slowly, and with all eyes on her, pressed the final piano key with effortless grace.
The three maestros were stunned, barely able to hide their growing excitement. This was something Tiana always did when wrapping up a piece—Christina was actually their mentor, Tiana. But why wouldn’t she admit it publicly? Why take such a roundabout approach? They exchanged uncertain glances, not daring to act without knowing what she intended.
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