Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
Bitten Once Shy Forever 193

Chapter 193

Chapter 193

Minnie's hands worked magic, coaxing from the violin à melody that was both haunting and exquisite.

Evangeline, waiting in the wings and not showing a trade of nerves, beamed as she watched Minnie play. completely captivated by the performance.

Yale, who had been keeping an eye on the front of the house from backstage, was struck by the scene before him.

He sidled up to Evangeline, gave her a gentle pat on the shoulder to catch her attention, and whispered, Evie, aren't you up against Minnie? How come you don't look the least bit worried?"

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The Glacial Crown Jade bracelet was worth a fortune. It was even more valuable than the ring Cole gave.

Was Evangeline really not bothered about staking such a treasure?

Evangeline just gave a carefree chuckle in response. "Why should I be freaking out? It's just a bracelet, isn't it? If I lose, I lose. It's not like it's mine or anything.

Yale was at a total loss for words right then. It hit him that Evangeline had not even thought about winning when she threw down the gauntlet to Minnie. No wonder she was as cool as a cucumber. Even so, that bracelet...

After mulling it over, Yale could not help but flash his niece a big thumbs up. "Evie, you're totally rocking it like a true Foster family princess. You've got style!"

The thought of losing that top-notch imperial green jade made his heart ache. Evangeline, however, did not even bat an eyelash!

Yale realized his own outlook was pretty narrow, and he made a mental note to take a page out of his niece's book from then on.

Time flew, and Minnie's performance came to an end.

It was finally Evangeline's turn, the star everyone had been waiting for.

She walked onto the stage, violin in hand, brushing past Minnie who had just finished her piece.

Then, in that brief encounter, disaster struck.

The microphone, crystal clear, picked up the sound of a violin string snapping. The jarring noise was so loud that Evangeline had to cover her ears. Once the din died down, she looked down at the violin cradled in her arms.

The string had snapped clean off.

The break was too neat, too deliberate, like it had been sliced with a blade rather than worn down or neglected.

A glint of determination flashed in Evangeline's eyes.

She had made sure to put on new strings and tune them perfectly before stepping on stage, and yet, the string had snapped so suddenly.

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