Chapter 578
As Christina smiled, Yvonne’s discomfort deepened, as though she’d walked straight into Christina’s trap. But why was Christina so certain that she would win? Convincing those three to learn under her couldn’t be so simple.
“Let’s be clear upfront! You must gain recognition from all three! If even one turns you down, the deal falls apart!” Yvonne insisted, attempting to secure an airtight condition.
“Fine by me. I’ll have them eager to acknowledge me as their mentor,” Christina responded, her tone light.
Lorraine imposed an extra stipulation due to her suspicion that Christina might pull off a trick. “The acknowledgment should be restricted to the piano alone. Recognition from any other field won’t count!”
“Yes! You’re not allowed to bypass the intent. It must stem from their appreciation of your piano expertise and recognition that you excel specifically in that skill!” Yvonne clarified the demand further.
Christina knitted her brows intentionally, acting as if she were hesitant. “Hmm…”
Upon noticing Christina’s apparently uneasy expression, Lorraine and Yvonne were thrilled, certain Christina had been plotting to evade the rules. Now that they had sealed that avenue, they were eager to see her next move. Christina had surely sealed her fate this round!
“What? Did we hit the mark? Were you scheming to sidestep the rules?” Yvonne questioned, her expression full of triumph.
“W-what do you mean by that? Why… why would I require any tricks?” Her acting instincts kicked in, and Christina displayed faint unease.
Lorraine and Yvonne became even more assured of their conclusion, their mood now jubilant.
“Are the stipulations we outlined acceptable to you?” Yvonne inquired.
Christina’s lack of response led the duo to believe she wanted to retreat. Lorraine quickly resorted to provocation. “Scared to bet with us already?”
Little did Lorraine realize that this was precisely the sentence Christina had been waiting for.
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“Who says I’m afraid? What harm is there in agreeing to your conditions? You’re guaranteed to be defeated!” Christina still looked mildly uneasy, as if masking agitation, her acting rather convincing.
“Perfect! I’ll put the Jones Group at stake in this bet!” Yvonne kept a composed exterior, though internally she was jubilant. She exchanged a glance with Lorraine. Their certainty in victory over Christina had never been stronger, and satisfaction swelled within them. Christina was truly clueless! How could she boldly risk so much against them?
To Yvonne and Lorraine, whether Christina genuinely possessed the chance to obtain King’s treatment or not made no difference—they had absolutely nothing at stake. In their minds, the victory of the bet was already theirs. If Christina didn’t have the chance of receiving King’s treatment, she was theirs to deal with—and they intended to break her spirit however they pleased.
Without warning, a ripple of energy stirred within the crowd.
“The Prince of Eighshire just arrived!”
“He’s been hidden from the public for so long—and now shows himself just to honor his mentor?”