“Yeah. I think she can be considered as one of the three most beautiful women in Sandfort City.”
A feverish chatter rose among the audience.
Emily saw that she had attracted the attention of the guests and couldn’t help but rejoice.
She had been closed off in Yobril for so long, but now, she finally got to enjoy the attention of others. I’m afraid it’s Janet’s turn to suffer now! Hahahaha!
Seeing that Emily was standing in place, Megan hurried over to remind her, “Emily, quickly toast the guests and introduce yourself.”
Emily nodded obediently. “I’ll go now. ”
She hastily picked up the wine glass beside her and went forward to toast one guest after another.
“Emily, you’re getting more and more beautiful.”
“Of course. She’s entering womanhood after all. Have you been thinking about marriage lately? I think my son is a good match for you.”
Emily bowed and smiled shyly. “Thank you, but I want to put my career first, so I haven’t considered marriage.”
Oh, how many men in Sandfort City are even worthy of me now? These people want to introduce me to prospective partners? Even so, they should see if their sons can be presented. How ridiculous.
However, she dared not voice out any of her actual thoughts.
“Emily, I heard that you’re the dark horse at this year’s World Piano Competition. Is that true?”
“That’s right. I saw on the news that you’re the most likely contestant to win first place!”
As she was being showered with all these compliments, Emily once again lowered her head and smiled. She said modestly, “Oh, don’t say that. Although I’ve not seen the list of participants, in the past, there have been strong contestants every year. So, there’s no guarantee that I’ll get first place.”
“Emily, don’t say that. We all have high hopes for you.” Everyone felt that Emily was being too humble. After all, if she really didn’t think that she would win, the Jacksons wouldn’t have been so anxious to organize such an ostentatious celebration.
“Thank you all for the encouragement. I certainly won’t let everyone down at the World Piano Competition.”
Emily smiled at them, appearing elegant and kind.
Meanwhile, at the Lowry Residence, Janet and Mason got into the car after changing into their respective outfits.
Leaning against Mason, Janet yawned, then said, “I’m going to take a short nap. Wake me up when we arrive.”
As he looked at the stranger’s face, he could still sense her familiar scent and taste. His frown eased and he answered, “Okay.”
She rested her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes, feeling at ease.
The black Maybach came to a stop in front of Holden Hotel.
There were many luxury cars outside the entrance, so if the people milling around didn’t take a careful look at the license plate, no one would know that the two most powerful people in Asia and Europe were seated in this humble vehicle.
Mason was going to carry Janet down the car, but when he touched her waist, Janet suddenly opened her eyes. Still in a haze, she looked around and said in a hoarse and sluggish voice, “Have we arrived?”
Mason nodded, and his voice was low and gentle when he spoke. “Yes.”
Janet jumped out of the car.
He then took her hand in his and the two of them walked toward the hotel entrance.
Inside the hotel, Emily sat with Megan and Brian at the guest table while they waited for the biggest names in the music and business industries to arrive.
Brian repeatedly reminded her, “Emily, Sandfort City’s biggest names are here tonight. You have to speak and act with caution, okay? And don’t offend the Lowry Family. We Jacksons can’t afford to offend them.”
Emily impatiently adjusted her hair and responded, “Dad, how many times have you said that? Do you think I won’t recognize the young masters of Sandfort City’s three major families?”
