Vinson looked at Arielle's departing back, then took himself off to the audience stands.
I must have faith in her!
Meanwhile, Donovan had got back to the hall and immediately rushed backstage.
However, he was too late. He was just halfway there when he heard the presenter's announcement and saw the curtains on the stage opening.
He stopped and looked up toward the stage.
IfArielle let herself and the school down, I can use this as an excuse to get rid of her. Thinking about it now, it's not a bad thing either.
In the audience, Steven and his friends were looking nonchalantly at the stage.
The next moment, they found their eyes drawn simultaneously to one spot.
The girl on the stage, unlike Wendy, was not wearing some expensive formal attire. She was in a simple t-shirt and tracksuit pants; something that was totally incongruous with a piano recital.
Amazingly, she carried herself with such elegance and grace that, had she performed in a sack, it would not have seemed out of place.
Arielle stood facing the audience. Then, with a bow, she said, “A big welcome to everyone. I'm Arielle Moore from the preparatory class. My friend, Trisha, and I will be performing In the Moonlight."
Upon hearing this, Steven's eyes widened.
In the Moonlight? Did I hear that right?
The old man next to him sneered, “These young Chanaeans are inexperienced but think they can play anything. In the Moonlight... I dare say, Steven, that even you won't claim that you have mastered it.”
Steven gave an awkward cough and tried to change the subject.
Suddenly, he saw the piano behind Arielle.
“The Goddess of Hunting!” cried Steven, leaping up in his excitement.
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