RedNovelChapter 222 Poise Benson paled, his fists clenched as he roared, "We didn't break up! As long as I don't agree to it, she's still my girlfriend!" His voice was desperate, filled with panic.
Then, he looked at Theo and spat, "You don't even like Sierra. You're just using her! I won't let you hurt her!" Theo frowned, his patience thinning. His voice dropped, sharp and commanding, "Benson, that's enough!" "You hurt Sierra. You can't let her go either. What exactly are you trying to prove here? If you hadn't thrown away your engagement for a woman you barely knew, I wouldn't have even had the chance-" Benson cut him off. "That's not true! I only saw Sophie as a sister! I never meant to hurt Sierra!" Theo let out a dry, incredulous laugh. He couldn't believe someone this stupid shared his last name.
If they weren't related by blood, he would have already had someone beat Benson up and thrown him out of the city.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"A fiancé who gives his engagement ring to another woman? Who openly flirts with her? Who makes Sierra apologize when she did nothing wrong?" His voice turned even colder.
"Cheating is cheating. Are you a man or not?" What sister? A play-sister? Theo had zero respect for Benson at this point.
At the stime, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief-if that idiot hadn't messed up, he and Sierra would have never had this chance to be together.
Benson's face burned red with shbefore it paled again. He tried to steady himself, but his voice wavered. "Cee is still my girlfriend. Uncle Theo, you can't—" "Enough." Theo finally snapped. His voice was sharp, cutting through the cold night air as he issued a warning. "Sierra has nothing to do with you anymore. Stay away from her. Do you understand?" Benson's jaw tightened as he glared at Theo, his anger barely restrained.
His nails dug into his palm, grounding him-keeping him from throwing a punch at the man who had taken what was his.
He had always been second to Theo, overshadowed by his talent, intelligence, and power. And now, even Sierra. Then, he remembered how deeply Sierra used to love him, and his confidence reignited. As long as he apologized and showed sincerity, she would forgive him. They would go back to how things used to be happy and perfect, just like before.
"Ah! Sierra, you're trending again!" Madison shouted in shock, rushing out of her room.
"Check your phone-quick!" Sierra stared at her, completely baffled by her over-the-top reaction.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMadison plopped down next to her and shoved the screen in her face. "Look! The Marisol Cup just posted a video of your preliminary performance!" "The comments are all praising how amazing your playing is! There are even a bunch of professionals saying your skill level is top-tier..." Madison was beyond excited, finally letting go of the worry that had weighed on her.
Sierra took the phone from her, tapping on the officially posted video.
The melody of the piano filled the room-graceful, fluid, precise. The girl wine. on the screen played with unwavering confidence, her fingers gliding effortlessly across the keys.
When the video ended, Sierra pursed her lips slightly, commentingo m "There's still a/lot to improve. Like here-" Madison groaned, exasperated. "Oh, con! You played beautifully! Just look at the comments!" Sierra scrolled through them, reading carefully.
"She's the one they accused of cheating? She's stunning." "That face alone could makeforgive anything." "I don't know piano, but can someone explain whether she's actually good?" "Been playing piano for eight years here I can confirm that this piece is extremely difficult, and she played it flawlessly."
"Twelve years of piano, and I surrender. Her technique is om is seamless, with every detail executed perfectly." "I'm a piano teacher, and she's better than me. No doubt about it."
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