Chapter 574
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Everyone finally understood why Yvette dared to take the stage. Her performance was breathtaking. Though she played the same piece right after Elliot, her rendition outshone his and exposed their skill difference. On top of that, Yvette intrigued the audience with the second half of the piece she had played.
Suddenly, one person began to clap, then another, and soon, the entire Golden Exhibit Center erupted in thunderous applause.
Elliot stood on the stage, looking like a fool. With nothing more than her actions. Yvette had once again turned him into a laughingstock.
As Elliot listened to the applause and watched the admiring glances toward Yvette, he felt a knot tighten in his stomach, and his legs nearly gave out
Yvette stood and, step by step, walked unhurriedly toward Elliot As she moved, the applause gradually faded. When her gaze swept over the audience, the clapping and the murmurs of discussions ceased at once.
Seeing Yvette act so out of character, Paolo knew something had to be amiss. Yvette was usually laid-back and wouldn't have bothered showing up at Elliot's recital just to embarrass him without a good reason.
There could only be one possible explanation. Elliot must have done something remarkably stupid to upset her.
Jeremiah watched Yvette and Elliot on stage with a sly smile, immediately putting the pieces together. The second half of Yvette's performance must be the true, complete version of Despaired Soul"
Sienna and Frankie leaped to their feet with urgency, looking as though they were ready to roll up their sleeves and charge. onto the stage to support Yvette.
On stage, Yvette raised her chin and looked at Elliot with a smirk Her frivolous and arrogant expression drove him into a seething rage. Her cold gaze was enough to send shivers down anyone's spine.
"You've been playing it all these years thinking you copied the entire score, huh? What an idiot," Yvette said, her tone calm yet sarcastic. Was the score that I stole back then incomplete? Elliot panicked
Yvette's words were amplified by the microphone and reached the ears of every single audience member, leaving them stunned by the revelation. "Elliot copied someone else's music? Plagiarism is a disgracefulet in any field, especially in the music industry. For a musician, being caught plagiarizing would mean the end of their career, an audience member muttered.
"She's accusing Elliot of plagiarism? How's that be possible?" another person exclaimed.
"She played Elliot's signature piece, then claimed he copied it. I she implying that 'Despaired Soul was plagiarized?" a third person asked, confusion clear in their voice.
"If what Yvette is saying is true, then why wait all these years to pose him? There must be more to this story, one of the voices replied.
rendition. Maybe she is telling the truth. The second half ke they were always meant to be part of the same
However, her performance was far more impressive than Ellio of her performance blended seamlessly with the first half. It felt composition. Isn't that steange?” a different audience member sad, raising à doubt
The murmurs among the audience grew louder.
Hearing the chatter. Elliot felt a cold sweat trickle down his for a Though be had prepared himself for this day, standing
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before Yvette, who spoke casually and confidently, he faltered. However, he managed to steady his nerves after remembering the recording evidence had already been destroyed.
Elliot said. "We haven't seen each other in years, Yvette. Why must you falsely accuse me the moment we meet? I know you've always held a grudge after Grandpa kicked you out of the Ross family, but you were the one at fault back then. Because you had some talent, you looked down on everyone else.
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He continued. “Grandpa, though with a heavy heart, had no choice but to expel you. And now, because of your resentment, you claim 'Despaired Soul' is plagiarized? That's outrageous! You can ask the audience here and see if anyone believes you! The piece was an inspiration I got during my childhood! I admit that my rendition of it isn't as good as yours, but that doesn't give you the right to slander me!"
Elliot's sincere and genuine demeanor made him appear deeply wronged, drawing sympathy from the audience and swaying them back in his favor. After all, Elliot was from the Ross family, he shouldn't have to plagiarize from an unknown girl like Yvette.
From Elliot's words, the audience learned that Yvette had once lived with the Ross family, and they began to view her as ungrateful. It seemed unkind of her to show up on Elliot's big day and ruin it for him.
In the front row, Paolo frowned after overhearing the audience's discussions about Yvette. He pondered, "What's Yvette's identity? Why did she show up to stir up trouble for Elliot?
It's no wonder I always found Elliot's rendition of Despaired Soul' a little off. Now, it all makes sense; it wasn't his to begin with. But why did Yvette never speak up about Elliot plagiarizing her piece? If I had known earlier, I would have made him pay much sooner."
Paolo said sternly, "Elliot, what Yvette performed was the original version of 'Despaired Soul, right?"
Elliot looked at Paolo in shock and thought, 'What's gotten into him? Why is he siding with Yvette?'
Elliot clenched his fists tightly and responded, "Mr. Fontana, "Despaired Soul is indeed my own work. Since our childhood, Yvette had always been envious of my talent and Grandpa's fave toward me. She has held a grudge all these years and must have composed a second half of my piece just to ruin me. Don't be deceived by her lies! She has always been manipulative. Even my brother, Derek, has been bewitched by her to the point of obsession."
Paolo stifled a laugh, coughing lightly to suppress it'Obsession? given how attractive Yvette is, isn't it only natural for men to be drawn to her? What kind of fool wouldn't fall for her charm?
The smile on Paolo's face left those around him puzzled. They wondered. 'What is he smiling so proudly for?'
Meanwhile, Yvette stood on stage, relaxed and unbothered by the surrounding noise. She fixed Elliot with a cold gaze, then stepped forward and slapped him across the face without hesitation.
Elliot was completely taken aback. The slap sent him reeling, and he dropped to his knees, seeing stars.
Silence fell over Golden Exhibit Center.
Jeremiah, who was heading toward the stage, paused in his track and lowered his head with a chuckle. She's adorable, he muttered inwardly. Sienna and Frankie were used to the stunned expressions aroun huge reaction. Elliot's long-winded speech paled in comparison Pando was dumbfounded.
them. Whenever Yvette took action, it always stirred up a
Yvette's slap-
On Huge, Yvette slowly rolled up her sleeves, revealing her Alen wrins. Then, she mised her foot and stepped on Elliot
Volte exerted a litle bit of force, causing Elliot to let out a sharesin The sound chilled the air leaving everyone in
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Elliot's ey
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's eyes were bloodshot as he struggled to break free. However, no matter how hard he tried, Yvette's foot remained firmly planted on his shoulder. Even as sweat soaked his clothes and exhaustion set in, her foot didn't budge an inch.
With clenched teeth, Elliot growled, "You've gone too far, Yvette your proof? Now, you're even assaulting me in public? I swear I get away!"
T you want to accuse me of plagiarism, fine! But where's take you to court, and with so many witnesses, you won't
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