NovelBookChapter 268 Wendy was brave enough to cause a scene in front of Serena but she didn't have the courage to make a fuss in front of the other judges.
She left the competition hall, frustrated, and returned to the waiting room.
However, before she even stepped inside, she heard mocking laughter from within.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"She walked in wearing a luxury gown, and I really thought she had this in the bag. Who knew she'd get roasted by the judges instead?" "Hilarious! She was like a performing clown. My younger sister could match her skills after two years of practice at home. I have no idea where she got the confidence to think she could fool the judges with cheap tricks!" "Exactly! That critique hit the mark." The contestants in this competition all cfrom wealthy, powerful families. When they mocked someone, they didn't bother being subtle.
Wendy's hand tightened around the doorknob, but she couldn't bring herself to turn it.
She was being looked down on again. And once again, it was because of Serena.
She didn't have the courage to step inside.
Just as she was about to turn and leave, she heard something else.
"But now that I think about it, I don't actually recognize the fifth judge. I think her last nwas Jansen?" "Yeah, I don't know her either but I feel like I've heard the nsomewhere before." They didn't even know who Serena was? Wendy froze.
Now that she thought about it, she only knew that Serena was good at the violin. But if these contestants didn't recognize her, didn't that mean she had skill, but not famous? A calculating glint flashed in Wendy's eyes. Then, she turned and left in a hurry.
Meanwhile, Serena had finished her duties as a judge and was heading to a restaurant with Ruth for a meal. They had just sat down, and Ruth hadn't even ordered yet, when they heard a startled voice from the next table.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Isn't that Mr. Larson's wife?" "Oh my god, you're right! How can she just sit here and eat like nothing's wrong? Shouldn't she be under investigation by now?" Hearing this, Ruth was the first to react. She turned to Serena, completely confused. "Wait-did your husband commit a crime? What investigation?" "He wouldn't do anything illegal," Serena replied without hesitation.
Ruth raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile forming on her lips. "I thought this was just a business marriage. Why are you defending him like you actually trust him?" "If he were really under investigation, I'd already be at the police station right now." Serena shot her a side-eye, exasperated.
With Hugh's level of power and wealth, if he was even remotely suspected of a crime, every news outlet would be reporting it within five minutes. Not only that, but the police would be at his door and even his family would be under strict control.
Ruth, suddenly feeling awkward, rubbed her nose. "I just thought maybe you love him, so you trust him that much." Serena had no words for that. She didn't even bother explaining and instead stood up to head to the next table for more information.
The two ladies at the next table were caught off guard but, seeing that Serena was polite and just asking questions, they kindly explained the situation. "There's a rumor going around online that the Javerton City Violin Competition had a judge who through connections-base
someone who used her man to get the position. Because of that people are questioning the competition's credibility and are now digging into your background."
One of the ladies hesitated before adding, "We actually attended am Larson family/charity gala before, so we recognized you. We're really sorry for discussing your prly next affairs in public. We were just curious." Both of them lowered their heads in apology.
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