Chapter 278 - 275: Opening Of Benz Motors V (1/2)

How can Leonard talk sense to his sister? She has always been spoiled. He stopped walking as he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Serena whose hand was inside the crook of his arm also stopped walking.

Leonard knew that he was but an adoptive child. Everything he has were supposed to be Serena's. Still, he could not pretend that he was okay with what she's doing.

”Serena, I will be honest and tell you that I don't like what you're doing. However, I know that I won't be able to stop you given how hard-headed you are, and I know that in the end, if I tell our parents, they will only follow your whims and cause strife. I want to go and confront Charlton, but I know that he too would not listen to me. I don't know what to do to be honest.” Leonard said just to get it off his chest.

”The only thing you should do is support us and keep everything a secret. Okay? Besides, I know that you knew that Geoffrey was having an affair before he started liking me.”

Leonard's eyes widened, ”He did?”

”You didn't know? Well, at least now I know that you won't sell me out on Geoffrey just because he's the crown prince.” Serena sarcastically said. Although she liked this brother of hers, she haven't forgotten any of his sins.

”I didn't know. How did you know? Did Charlton tell you?”

”No, I'm just so much smarter than you are. Now, if you want to make it up to me, then you better support me. Trust me, okay?”

”Do I have a choice?” Leonard can only say exasperated.

Serena started chuckling, ”Brother Leonard, don't you know? You're my most favorite brother in the world.” she teased.

”I am your only brother.” He deadpanned.

That only cause Serena to double over laughing.

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Serena felt better that her brother was already on her side. He would make a very good ally for Charlton in the future too.

Anyway, on the stage the orchestra stopped playing and the MC took over to make announcements. The interlude began by giving away the first set of prizes. Then, it was followed by him announcing Danny Quinn's name and he will be singing 'Daisy Bell' written by Harry Dacre.

The audience excitedly gave their applause. The orchestra played their instruments serving as background music as he began singing.

Serena was impressed, the music arrangement for the music background was good and his voice fit the song perfectly. He was better than her in singing, but he's male so not much comparison there. Anyway, the audience seemed to be equally impressed, as after he finished singing, they all gave him an applause, some cheering, some whistling, some even catcalling.

After his number, next announced were Emily and Claude, and they will be singing 'sun and moon' by Lord Roger Grimmauld.

When Emily sang the first line, Serena felt goosebumps rising. Emily's voice, though she hated to admit, was angelic and sounded better than hers by leaps. She looked around and saw that the audience were all enraptured. The spotlight she was in gave her a solemn appearance, like that of a fallen angel. She was beautiful, and truly deserving to be the female lead of a novel.

If she did not trust Charlton enough, she would worry that this scene would surely make him fall for Emily. But since she did, she could only lament that Geoffrey was not there, perhaps he would change his mind about her? Oh well.

After singing the piece, the audience fell silent, then when the first person clapped, thunderous applause followed. Serena did not know what to feel about that.

Emily looked around, she knew that Serena was present, and when their eyes met, she smirked.

Serena saw what Emily did and although she did not really hate her, she still disliked her. With her competitive spirit brought to life, she gave Emily a raised eyebrow with a smirk in return, as if saying, 'So that's what you want huh? If you want to compete, then bring it on.'

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The MC announced that the orchestra can take the floor again and the dancing continued.

Serena wondered how long before Charlton takes the stage. Anyway, she and Leonard went inside the store and saw that the new singers and composers were being hounded by the other nobles, curious about their work. She particularly noted that Emily seems to be having the time of her life, feeling very proud of herself.