Chapter 138: Chapter 139

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e at the Music Department was a grand affair as it was one of the school’s most significant events.

Everyone who attended was dressed to the except for Yvette, who opted for a more casual look. But even in her laid–back attire, her stunning appearance still drew plenty of attention.

“Yvette, you finally made it!” Xander exclaimed joy upon seeing Yvette. “I starting to worry you’d bail on us!”

“I won’t,” Yvette replied indifferently, “Mr. Bell, remember your promise? Stop bugging me after , alright?”

Yvette was one to stick to her word she hated breaking promises.

course, of course.” Xander chuckled with a sly glint in his eyes.

“Yvette, I won’t bug you anymore if you still don’t feel transferring to the Music Department even after today’s piano conference!”

Xander had a sneaky grin. They had invited numerous influential figures for the piano conference, many of whom he knew personally. He was confident that Yvette’s musical career would his connections.

He simply couldn’t fathom Yvette resisting the temptation. After all, she was such a promising talent. Xander was determined to keep her

around

Xander’s was radiant. It a stark contrast to the resentment brewing in Yasmin’s heart.

Her heart was filled with envy and hatred as she watched Xander and Yvette converse. Yet, Yasmin concealed it well and approached them with a gentle .

“Mr. Bell, with you being the organizer of today’s conference, I’m sure you’ve got your hands full. Let me take care of Yvie, alright?

“I have participated in events like this many times before, so I’m much more experienced I’ll make sure she’s well taken care of!”

Yasmin’s words sounded considerate at first. But upon closer inspection, her words implied that Yvette, country bumpkin, was actually an uncultured swine.

pick up on the subtle undertone. Even so, Yasmin’s seemingly understanding demeanor earned her some brownie points in his book

“Alright, then I’ll leave Yvette to you. I have other matters to attend to.”

“My pleasure, Mr. Bell!“,

Yasmin’s smile faded as soon as Xander left. She reached for Yvette’s hand Yvette skillfully avoided her

facade cracked, but quickly composed herself, though the resentment in her eyes deepened.

“vie, I know you’ve just returned from the countryside and haven’t participated in such a grand piano conference before, but it’s okay. I’ll teach you.”

Yvette glanced at her indifferently. “No need. You can get lost .”

For some reason, Yasmin felt that Yvette had seen through her thoughts. But she immediately dismissed the notion..

It was impossible, after all. She been discreet. Yvette couldn’t possibly noticed!

With this thought in mind, Yasmin felt somewhat reassured. Her face displayed a hint of as she said, “Yvie, I

so mean to me. I just wanted to help you!”

She had deliberately raised her voice to attract the crowd’s attention.

Observing this scene, the onlookers couldn’t help but exchange whispers.

“Yasmin was just trying to help. How can Yvette be so mean?”

“

. Truly, no good deed goes unpunished…”

Yasmin’s eyes gleaned with satisfaction listening to these murmurs, but she maintained a courteous demeanor.