After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen novel Chapter 250

Chapter 250 Radiant and Captivating the Crowd
Acting on her own could backfire, potentially drawing Kaleb's attention.

Eva quickly came up with a plan and leaned close to whisper something to Cindy.

"Didn't Isabel say once that she'd taken harp lessons too?"

Cindy, who had been suppressing her frustration, felt a spark of inspiration the moment she caught Eva's "offhand" comment.

"Isabel, I heard you know how to play the harp. Why not come down and perform something for us?"

Isabel can play the harp as well?

Kaleb hesitated for a couple of seconds before lifting his gaze to Isabel.

Why had she never brought this up before? When did she even learn to play? Was it possible that she'd picked it up during her time with the Zimmermans?

Even if that were true, her silence about it likely meant she only had a basic understanding—not enough to confidently perform in front of an audience.

Isabel's eyes drifted toward Eva and Cindy, a subtle smirk appearing on her face. She saw through their motives instantly.

It was clearly a setup designed to embarrass her.

At first, she had no interest in dealing with these two troublemakers. However, since they were so eager to provoke her, staying silent would feel like giving them too much credit.

"Fine. Since you're both so eager, I'll play," Isabel said, making her way down the stairs one step at a time.

Eva could hardly hide her delight, practically bursting with joy.

For so long, Isabel had overshadowed her at every turn, but now, the chance to watch her fail miserably was finally here!

How could she not feel thrilled?

Isabel approached the harp and took a seat, the crowd's attention fixed on her.

"Hah! All show, no substance!" Cindy scoffed, arms folded as she cast a disdainful glance in Isabel's direction.

To Cindy, this was nothing more than a performance. She couldn't imagine Isabel actually being skilled at playing the harp.

In her mind, Isabel was nothing but a worthless nobody—a fact that had fueled her disdain and made her a target of Cindy's bullying in the past.

Someone so useless could never deserve the title of her sister-in-law!

Isabel gently placed her delicate fingers on the harp strings, a strand of dark hair falling gracefully over her shoulder. Sitting there in serene stillness, she resembled a living masterpiece, breathtakingly elegant.

"Wow, Isabel is just so stunning. I can't take my eyes off her," a male employee blurted out in admiration.

His words echoed Kaleb's unspoken thoughts. No matter how poorly she might play, the way she sat there now was otherworldly—like a goddess stepping down to the mortal world, enchanting and utterly mesmerizing.

Eva glanced over and noticed Kaleb watching Isabel intently, his gaze unwavering. Regret surged through her—she wished she hadn't set this plan into motion.

Still, she reassured herself, knowing full well that Isabel had no real talent for playing the harp. Any claims about her harp skills were pure fabrication.

It wouldn't be long before Kaleb witnessed Isabel's awkward, amateurish performance. Surely, he would feel nothing but disappointment and disgust.

Just as Eva was basking in her smugness, a melody as if descending from the heavens reached her ears.

It was "The Butterfly Lovers", the same piece she had performed moments ago.

But—

The exquisite sound, the flawless technique—it was on an entirely different level. The sheer mastery of the performance created an unbridgeable gap between Isabel and everyone else.

Everyone in the room, whether a music expert or not, was struck by Isabel's performance. Those with musical knowledge showed deep respect, while even those without could tell the difference between good and bad music.

Great music has the power to draw people in, and Isabel's rendition of "The Butterfly Lovers" did just that. Her performance enveloped the audience, stirring emotions of both joy and sorrow. By the end, even the most sensitive of the girls were moved to tears.

Who played better? It was unmistakable.