Chapter 282 Donât Compare Me to Others
Because of Adrienâs arrival, the original dreary Langs had become cheerful and laughing again, and everyone was talking and discussing enthusiastically.
Returning to her senses, Rachael looked at Catherine with increasing disdain. She squinted at her elder sister -in-law, Alyssa Lang.
Alyssa had always followed Rachaelâs lead. When she married into the Langs, Rachael had not yet married into the wealthy family, the Swanns.
At that time, the Langs could only be regarded as well-off. Since Rachael married into the Swanns, the Langs had radically changed. Alyssa was deeply cognizant of Rachaelâs position in the Langs, so she had always obeyed Rachael.
With one look from Rachael, she knew what Rachael meant and immediately turned on Catherine.
âCatherine, I heard that youâre also talented in music, and you won an award at the last celebration gala, right?â
Just after she said that, the crowd once again dropped their gazes onto Catherine and looked at her in various ways.
Audrey originally wanted to have a quiet meal with Catherine, but Alyssa suddenly mentioned this. Audrey felt that Alyssa didnât have a good intention for some reason.
âAunt Alyssa, the celebration gala was just a literary and artistic evening, just for fun. Catherine wasâ¦â
âDid I ask you?â Alyssaâs face was slightly darkened, and her eyes were very sharp as she glanced at Audrey.
She continued with a tone filled with dissatisfaction, âYouâve only been working for a while, and youâve been so unruly. How dare you interrupt your eldersâ conversation!â
Audreyâs face froze, and she was embarrassed. Alyssa had always been kind and affectionate toward Liana, but in front of Audrey, she appeared as a serious elder, full of airs.
Audrey had been treated differently since she was a little girl and had gotten used to it. She hadnât tried resistance before, but it hadnât worked at all. Her mother would only feel that it was her fault.
Alyssa was a bit proud to see Audrey being too scared to speak. She didnât believe that Catherine, who had just returned from the countryside, could be even more difficult to deal with than Audrey.
She could deal with Audrey, let alone Catherine. Catherine curled her lips and chuckled lightly. Her piercing and deep eyes emanated with an icy expression without the slightest concealment.
She asked lightly, âSo what?â
She was talented in music and won an award, so what?
Seeing her indifferent attitude, Alyssaâs face became even darker and more severe. There was a perfunctory smile on her face just now, but now there was only cold mockery.
âSince you like music, then work hard. You have a good relationship with Audrey, and she can take you into the showbiz. It may be difficult to become famous if you donât work hard, but itâs still possible to make a living and let us elders worry less!â
Catherine looked at Alyssa with a calm gaze, the end of her eyes slightly raised, with a hint of evil smile in her eyes.
âDidnât Liana also win a second prize at the celebration gala? Aunt Alyssa, why donât you care about her and ask her to enter the showbiz to make a living in the future?â
Alyssa didnât expect Catherine to mention Liana suddenly, and for a moment, she lost her words and didnât know how to counterattack.
The most gloomy person in the room was Liana, who didnât expect Catherine to mention herself suddenly and specifically mention that she had come in second place.
She had been outstanding for so many years, and she never stopped taking the first place. This time, she won second place and lost to Catherine, the jinx. She felt very unlucky.
Catherine was really annoying. Liana was embarrassed and didnât want to talk. She didnât want anyone to bring up the topic.
Seeing that no one spoke, Donna came out to help. She said to Catherine, Liana is different from you. A famous teacher has taught her since childhood and followed the path of an artist. Sheâs also a good student in school, and in the future, she will at least be an outstanding graduate of a prestigious university. With a little effort, she may add another honor to the Swanns and the Langs.â
Donnaâs words were all disparaging to Catherine, and she didnât show affection to Catherine.
After she finished speaking, Liana immediately chimed in with a gentle voice and the graceful demeanor of a wealthy lady, âGrandma is right. Catherine, if you really want to take the path of art, I can have my music teacher teach you. With the guidance of a famous teacher, your music will definitely go up to the next level.
âThe only trouble is that my music teacher is too famous, and she doesnât accept students with average qualifications. I donât know if Catherine can pass the interview.â
Liana pretended to be embarrassed and looked at everyone, her eyes full of innocence.
âHmph!â Alyssa snorted coldly, with a disdainful expression on her face.â Does she need an interview? She canât possibly pass the interview. Catherine grows up in the countryside and has some talent, only relying on the excellent genes of the Swanns. Maybe she doesnât even know the pentatonic scale. Liana, you donât need to worry about her. Itâs just a waste of time!â
Catherine originally didnât intend to pay any attention to them, but she didnât expect Alyssa to get more and more aggressive.
âHehe!â she sneered coldly. Upon hearing that, Alyssa frowned and glared at Catherine in dissatisfaction, the anger in her eyes growing stronger.
âDonât you know how to behave yourself? What do you mean by that smile?â
Catherine looked up at her, her sharp eyes slowly sizing up Alyssa.
âMy aunt complimented me. Shouldnât I be happy?â
âComplimented you?â Alyssaâs face was full of confusion, and she thought to herself, âIs Catherine crazy?
âI was so straightforward already, but she thought I complimented her?â
âI grew up in the countryside and didnât have the opportunity to learn. Relying on the excellent genes of the Swanns, I was able to win over a future artist like Liana, who was carefully trained from a young age. Aunt Alyssa, isnât that a compliment?â
Alyssa only heard that Catherine attended the celebration gala and fooled around with a group of boys in a band. Still, she didnât know that Catherine actually beat Liana and won first place.
Liana initially thought that Catherine would not say these things, but she didnât expect Catherine to say she won her in public. In an instant, Lianaâs face turned deathly gray.
Just now, she was so happy and full of satisfaction that she was ready to watch Catherine make a fool of herself, but now she looked unhappy. Liana looked bad, and Rachael also felt dishonored.
After all, Liana was the bargaining chip she constantly used to show off, and now the daughter she had carefully nurtured was losing to Catherine, who had been thrown to the countryside. How could she not feel humiliated?
Alyssa dared not say anything more when she realized Rachaelâs face looked terrible. She had realized that she had messed things up. She never expected Catherine to be so eloquent.
Watching both her daughter and daughter-in-law lose, Donna, who had initially planned to watch the show on the side, couldnât help but refute Catherine and say, âYouâve been so proud just after you performed well once? Humphâ¦â
She squinted at Catherine with a face full of mockery. âI watched Liana grow up. She has won awards many times already, but I havenât seen her be so proud.
âGirls should know how to restrain themselves. Itâs true that one will like whoever educates him, and the one who has no one to educate will be wild!â