Chapter 584
A single brow arched, Christina met his stare. “Who says women can’t achieve something?”
Arms folded, Coen scoffed. “Have you seen the world’s wealth rankings? Count the women, if you even find any.”
Serenity never left Christina’s face. A meaningful smile lingered as she replied, “People only see what others allow them to. There’s always more going on behind the curtain than you realize.”
That response sent Coen into a fit of derisive laughter. “If you’re so talented, get yourself on the Forbes list! You talk a big game, but you’re not even a blip on the radar. Don’t kid yourself. You’re nothing but an extra in this story.”
One by one, guests who had been mesmerized by the music began trading whispers.
“Who does she think she is? She stands there acting like she’s above everyone, claiming she could teach the three piano masters and even looking down on those who make it to the list of the richest people?”
Recognition dawned on another. “That’s Brendon’s ex-wife. She never earned his respect. If not for her, Brendon and Yolanda would’ve been married already.”
Gasps rippled through the crowd.
“Wait, that woman broke up the happy couple? How shameless can she be? Showing up to her ex’s engagement, does she want a scene?”
“It’s only a matter of time before someone like her falls flat on her face. She has no idea what’s coming.”
“And this whole teacher-of-masters claim? I’d bet money she can’t even get a single pianist to give her the time of day!”
The room echoed with laughter and taunts. Christina, however, remained composed, pretending she did not hear a single cruel word.
Olly misinterpreted her silence and smirked. “Looks like people hit a nerve. Now she’s too embarrassed to speak.”
Bowen chimed in with a mocking smile. “She cares too much about impressing people. Made wild claims, and now she’s humiliated by her own big mouth.”
Christina never wanted to waste her time on the five of them. Yet, they just kept trying to get a reaction out of her. Since they wouldn’t let it go, she decided to use the moment for herself. With a clear voice, she said, “I said I could teach those three pianists, and I can.” She looked straight at them, her gaze sharp and unyielding. “If you doubt me, just wait and see how I’ll dazzle you morons!”
Her bold tone only served to heighten their displeasure.
Christina did all of this intentionally. If she didn’t provoke them, they wouldn’t take the bait easily. Only by acting so conceited and superior could she incite their anger enough to want to crush her. They would definitely fall for it.
Sure enough, those who had looked down on her were infuriated.
Coen gave a harsh snort. “She’s incredibly arrogant!”
Earlier, courtesy of Christina’s kick, Coen had been forced to kneel in front of the entire group. And because of Christina, he had lost his job. He could not let her get away with it. He wanted everyone to see him put her in her place. If he didn’t, he would never recover his pride.
“You really think you can teach those three piano masters?” Coen squinted at her, sizing her up, his stare sharp and suspicious.