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“Peter, that b * stard’s here too! I can’t believe he had the nerve to come! That scoundrel p>
The female companion standing beside Peter was the same woman from before–Kelly Hore.
She had not forgotten how Leander had not only humiliated Peter in the store but also completely ignored her. Just the memory alone made her itch with anger. Now that her enemy was in sight, she was ready to confront him immediately.
“Anyway, this is perfect. We’re at a party hosted by the Barret family. Let’s go and teach him a lesson. We’ll see if he still has that arrogant attitude once we’re done with him p>
“Wait!” Peter quickly grabbed her arm. “Don’t be so hasty. Don’t you see who is sitting next to him? ”
At his words, she took a closer look. She was stunned to see Grace, dressed in a striking evening gown, sitting next to Leander.
The sight baffled her. Why would the pride of the Barret family be with that man?
“You know how proud my cousin can be. She has always ignored every single eligible bachelor in West Listin,” Peter remarked. “Anyone who tried to approach her has always been coldly rebuffed without exception, yet she is now sitting next to that guy like it’s nothing.
“That guy must have an unusual background p>
Despite being an infamous playboy in West Listin, he was not stupid. He knew how to read and assess the situation.
Although he was a member of the Barret family, there was a marked difference in status even between the family members. His status in the family was nowhere near that of his cousin, Grace. The reason? Their grandfather, Jordan Barret, adored her the most. Even Henry Barret had to act carefully around her; how could he possibly compare?
Kelly fell silent for a moment.
“So what if he has some backing? Can he truly be more powerful than the Barret family?” Though she hesitated, she remained unconvinced.
“Besides, he laid hands on you earlier! He also openly insulted the Barret family! Are you telling me the Barret family will turn a blind eye to his actions? Do we really have to let it go just like that p>
The scowl on his face deepened. Recalling Leander’s arrogant demeanor at the store today, his face twisted in anger.
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“Wait here,” he snapped. “I’m going to find Henry. We’ll see what he has to say p>
Gritting his teeth, he marched toward the backstage arca.
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Henry was discussing the details of the program with the program host behind the screen when Peter suddenly marched over.
“Return to your work. I need to have a discussion with my cousin p>
Peter brusquely sent the program host away. Then, he turned to Henry with a pitiful expression. “Henry p>
Dressed in a plain white suit, Henry resembled a handsome and noble prince from ancient times. The sight of his younger cousin immediately made his brows crease in frustration and irritation.
Peter had always been an indulgent skirt–chaser, never bothering to make any contributions to the family. On the contrary, he often stirred up trouble. When the problem became too big for him to solve himself, he would come running to the family to clean up his messes.
Henry honestly considered Peter as nothing more than a thorn in his side.
However, as the saying went, “Blood was thicker than water p>
Henry’s late uncle—and Peter’s father–had passed away young, but he had been very kind to Henry while he was alive.
Since Peter was his late uncle’s only child, Henry had always felt obligated to watch out for his
cousin.
“Spill it,” Henry snapped impatiently. “I’m busy p>
Knowing his cousin’s opinion of him, Peter hurriedly relayed the entire incident at the store without any embellishments.
After listening to the entire story, Henry’s eyes darkened slightly. He did not care about how Peter had tried to snatch another person’s female companion; it was Leander’s statements that made his blood boil.
“He dared to tell me to scram?” He growled, eyes narrowing dangerously. “What’s more, he challenged the Barret family to retaliate against him through whatever means we have p>
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“Yeah!” Peter nodded eagerly. “He was speaking as though you weren’t even worth mentioning! He was blatantly insulting the Barret family, too p>
Henry’s lips curled into a frosty smile. His eyes glinted with a menacing light.
“Interesting… He sure has some guts to challenge the Barret family on our own turf p>
Seeing the change in Henry’s expression, Peter was secretly delighted. He quickly added more fuel to the fire. “Henry, he’s not just arrogant. He’s absolutely reckless! I even saw him at the party earlier!
“He was sitting next to Grace. Since I didn’t know the relationship between them, I didn’t dare to confront him directly, but p>
“Oh?” Henry’s gaze turned sharp. There was a hint of interest in his eyes. “Did you say he’s here? And sitting next to Grace?
“Take me to him. Let’s go see what kind of person he is p>
They walked out of the backstage area. When Henry glanced in the direction that Peter was pointing and saw the man in question, his expression changed once more.
“So, it’s him, huh p>
Peter felt his heart skip a beat at the shift in Henry’s expression. Thinking that Henry was acquainted with Leander, he immediately froze in fear.
“Don’t look so nervous. I don’t know him well. In fact, I’d say we’re enemies.” Henry reassuringly placed a hand on Peter’s shoulder. “He’s just a flashy street racer. Don’t worry; he’s no friend of Grace’s either p>
His gaze darkened, killing intent flickering in his eyes.
“I’ll make sure he pays for everything he did to you. Just sit back and enjoy the show p>
Peter’s stiff expression transformed into delight. Overjoyed, he thanked Henry repeatedly before quickly returning to his seat.
“How did it go? What did Mr. Barret say?” Kelly asked eagerly.
“Haha!” Peter smirked. “Henry promised to handle it personally. Just wait–you’re about to see something amazing p>
Kelly smiled gleefully, elated by the news. Recalling Leander’s arrogant behavior at the store, she savored the thought of Leander’s imminent humiliation.
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“Mr. Barret will be handling you personally! Let’s see how arrogant you’ll be then p>
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The evening gala officially began at 8:30 p.m. Henry stood on the stage, illuminated by a spotlight above. The audience immediately erupted in applause as soon as he appeared. After all, nobody in West Listin would dare to show any disrespect to the heir of the Barret family.
He nodded and smiled at the guests in greeting. After a brief speech, the performance officially began.
The Barret family had invited many celebrities to the banquet tonight, though most of them were second–tier celebrities. Despite being familiar faces in the entertainment industry, their performances were somewhat lacking to the wealthy guests in attendance.
Henry returned to the stage following the performance of a popular young celebrity.
“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for gathering here at the beautiful Waterfront Plaza tonight. On behalf of the Barret family, it is my honor to introduce the rising star from Glorious Entertainment, Miss Madeline Gardner p>
With his introductory speech, the atmosphere in the venue changed. Cheers erupted from the crowd, and thunderous applause filled the air.
Glorious Entertainment, which originated from Mornwick, was headed by Frankie Wainwright. Since receiving the support of Jeff Enterprises, it rapidly became a prominent player in the entertainment industry. Countless famous celebrities had quickly rushed to join their ranks as a result.
It was no secret that they had been heavily promoting a rising star recently. She was rumored to be extremely selective about the events she participated in, rarely accepting invitations to performances or filming events. Hence, no one had expected her to perform at the Waterfront Plaza tonight.
Her attendance tonight was a reflection of the power and influence of the Barret family.
As the spotlight dimmed, Henry gracefully exited the stage. A graceful figure emerged instead.
Madeline stood on the stage, dressed in a soft blue evening gown. Her elegant makeup and hair made her resemble a noble yet pretty princess.
“It is my honor to perform here at the Waterfront Plaza.” Holding a microphone in her hand, she spoke in an alluring voice. Her eyes sparkled with excitement.
“This is my first performance in West Listin, so it is a rare opportunity indeed!
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“I originally planned to sing a different song, but someone special to me is in the audience tonight. So, I decided to change the setlist at the last minute. I’m going to sing a song I wrote just for him p>
She looked straight at Leander during her speech, affection overflowing in her eyes.
Henry clenched his fists at the sight. The wine glass in his hand shattered from the force of his grip, but he reminded himself about what he planned to do later and forced himself to remain calm for now.
Munching on a piece of watermelon, Leander slowly raised his head to meet Madeline’s fiery
gaze.
“Nine months ago, I was just a student with dreams of becoming a singer. It was he who gave me the courage to pursue my dreams. It was he who built the stage I now stand upon. It was he who changed my life. He is the most important person in my life!
“I was once naive, ignorant, even arrogant… I often threw tantrums and acted unreasonably, but he never held a grudge against me. He never held the past against me. He’s here tonight, giving me strength and confidence again, so I just wanted to say: Thank you!
“This song has never been published before. It is a song I wrote myself, and I wrote it for him. I hope that he will always carry my ‘message‘ with him wherever he goes in the world p>
Madeline finished her speech with a final sentence.
“This song is called ‘Message‘, I hope you all enjoy it p>
As the melodious music started, she began to sing.
“When I was young and clueless, you led the way, and I followed behind! When I thought I’d grown, you shielded me, and I never noticed! When I finally realized, you were gone… All I could do… was put my feelings into a message for you p>
Her mesmerizing voice carried throughout the venue. Accompanied by the harmonious melody, the music overflowed with tenderness and sorrow. Each segment told the story of her and Leander–from their naïve youth, to their arrogance and purity, to their later enlightenment.
Many wealthy businessmen were reminded of their youth, and some even wept in reminiscence. Her song had enthralled the entire audience.
Leander sipped on his wine, smiling faintly. The little girl who had always been chasing after him had finally grown into a woman. She could now stand independently, controlling the stage
on her own.
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On the other hand. Henry was seething. His eyes twitched in rage.
Every sentence Madeline sang felt like a dagger to his heart. As jealousy overtook him, he could barely restrain himself from tearing Leander to pieces on the spot.
He glared at Leander with a murderous look in his eyes, unable to accept “his” woman having feelings for another man.
“Leander… I’ll make sure you won’t leave this place alive p>
Madeline finished her song to thunderous applause. Everyone in the audience remained enraptured by the emotions conveyed through her song.
She smiled sweetly at Leander, as if asking whether he liked her performance.
In response, Leander returned her smile and gave her a thumbs–up.
Her heart melted at the sight. Satisfied, she prepared to thank the audience and leave the stage.
At that moment, Henry rushed onto the stage.
The venue abruptly plunged into darkness, leaving only two spotlights focused on Henry and Madeline.
Madeline frowned slightly.
Before she could protest, Henry got down on one knee and whipped out a velvet box. Inside was a dazzling diamond necklace.
“Madeline, I’ve wanted to say this since the moment I laid eyes on you p>
Looking at her with affection, he continued in a gentle voice. “I like you. No–I love you. I’ve always been in love with you.
“Taking this opportunity tonight, I wanted to confess my feelings in front of everyone. I’m not great with flowery words, but I couldn’t keep silent any longer. Please give me a chance to stay by your side forever. Please let me protect and support you as your knight in shining armor!
“Tonight, you’ll be my princess, but in the future, you’ll be my queen p>
The audience suddenly exploded in applause, nearly causing the entire venue to shake from
the thunderous noise.
Meanwhile, Madeline stood frozen on the stage. She seemed bewildered and lost, unsure of
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Offstage, Grace sighed inwardly at the scene. Henry has made his move after all p>
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