Chapter 146
If Yvette had the guts to play the same song, Yasmin planned to accuse Yvette of plagiarism. By that time, Yvetteâs professional reputation
would be in ruin.
The familiar melody had Yvette clicking her tongue. Yasmin hadnât seemed to grow out of her bad habit of . Last time it was the emerald pendant;
time, it was a melody.
Nevertheless, such behavior would only hurt Yasmin in the end.
In contrast to Yvetteâs calm response, Gabriel was jumping up and down. He shot up from his seat before Yasmin had a chance to wrap up her performance.
âStop! Stop playing!â Always a fastidious character, Gabriel hated plagiarism the most. The situation was even worse, as Yasmin had plagiarized the work of the little devil of association.
âPresident Thompson, why did you interrupt my performance?
asked.
She put on an innocent and hurt expression that elicited sympathy. âI have no idea why you are prejudiced against me, but your interruption is an affront to me music in general.â
Her aggrieved expression instantly attracted the sympathy of the public.
âSheâs right. Even if heâs the of the Pianists Association, he needs to show some respect.
âHeâs crossed a line. Yasmin put on an exciting performance, and we werenât done listening to itâ¦â
Yasmin was further emboldened by the opinion that sided with her. She didnât stop playing the victim. âPresident Thompson we can talk in private if you are upset with me in any way. Please donât interrupt my performance!â
Gabriel chuckled cynically at Yasminâs shameless manipulation. He would have punched her if she were man âYour performance? Youâre nothing more a thief because you did not compose this song.â
His words dropped a bomb on the audience. Following that, a mingling chatter arose.
âWhat? Did Yasmin Murray plagiarize that song? But why havenât I heard it before?â
âPresident Thompson accused her of plagiarism. There might be some minor similarities here and there but honestly, none of the songs on the market resembles her performance.â
âWhat exactly is going on?â
Yasmin remained onstage. After she overheard Yvette playing that song at home, she did her research and confirmed that it was an original song not found on the market. That was the reason she had flagrantly performed it on this important day.
Gabriel and the others would not have evidence of plagiarism against her!
âPresident Thompson, I donât know why youâre being especially mean to me. You unfairly accuse me of the grave crime of plagiarism!â
Tears welled up in Yasminâs eyes as she played the role of a pitiful victim. âSince you accuse me of , why donât you ?â
âYouâ Gabriel was at a loss for words. He was taken aback by the extent of her brazenness.
âYasmin is a good student whoâs crowned Miss Jubilile. No way sheâd commit plagiarism!â Nora stood up for Yasmin in time.
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She added, âFrom the looks of it, youâre being unfairly harsh to Yasmin because you fell under the charm of . You tried to slander Yasmin so Yvette could join the Pianists Association!â