Honey, You're a Billionaire? novel Chapter 416

The song's heartfelt lyrics, amplified by her passionate performance, seemed to be sung exclusively for Jonathan. As anticipated, his gaze remained fixated on her throughout, never once shifting away.

Yara's excitement escalated, prompting her to take it up a notch. As the song approached its most emotional peak, she deliberately turned her back, aiming to captivate Jonathan with an enchanting glance over her shoulder.

Her heart fluttered with anticipation, confident that her captivating gaze would ensnare him. However, upon turning around, Yara was met with an unexpected sight—Jonathan's seat was empty.

Her instincts kicked in as she frantically scanned the audience, losing her focus on lip-syncing to the music. Not only was Jonathan nowhere to be found, but the situation worsened as murmurs began to spread.

"Wait… Is she lip-syncing?"

"Of course, she is. Isn't it obvious? She's not even moving her lips, yet the singing continues."

"It's fake! I knew her voice sounded too perfect—it's probably not even hers!"

"She could've just skipped the performance if she couldn't sing well. Lip-syncing is such a waste of everyone's time."

The once captivated audience was now abuzz with whispered remarks. Some expressed their dissatisfaction, while others mocked her.

The sound drew Yara's attention back to the performance. She attempted to continue lip-syncing, but the audience was no longer buying it. Mockery erupted from all corners of the auditorium.

With the performance now concluded, the audience gradually dispersed, leaving behind an air of disappointment. Disheartened by the lackluster display, even the host couldn't be bothered to wrap things up.

The music continued to play as Yara stood alone on stage, her face ashen with disbelief. She struggled to process the unexpected turn of events. She had anticipated adoration from the crowd. Yet, she was humiliated instead.

Yara clenched her fists in frustration, but a sense of clarity soon washed over her. The opinions of these ordinary people meant nothing to her. Her focus had always been Jonathan.