Chapter 235
Everyone in the room saw the way Olivia’s face changed, panic flickering in her eyes.
Was she scared?
No, she told herself, forcing her breathing to slow. The Main family doesn’t know Echo. Charlotte’s mom is gone for good. Even if Echo is here, I’ve got the original. I have nothing to be afraid of.
“Fine,” Olivia snapped, her voice shaking just a little. “Bring Echo out then. If you can prove I’m innocent, I want a public apology. From both of you.”
Did she really think Echo would apologize to her? Laura almost laughed out loud at the idea. She picked up her phone to send Echo a message, but just then, a calm and almost careless voice floated over from the next seat.
“The score for ‘Light’ was written five years ago.”
The words dropped like a stone in water, drawing everyone’s attention. Heads turned, people craned their necks, searching for the source.
Was Echo finally here?
In the VIP section, a girl in a black and white school uniform sat quietly, her face hard to see. Her lips moved just barely.
A schoolgirl? The crowd let out a disappointed sigh. No way she was Echo.
But before anyone could look away, the girl spoke again, her voice steady and clear. “The manuscript is in a box, in the first storage room on the left, third floor of Serenity Grove.”
Wait, what?
People snapped their attention back,
eyes wide. She was just a student, obviously, There was no way she was the famous Echo. But how did she know exactly where the manuscript was kept? Did she know Echo personally? sŵnovels
Olivia’s head shot up, her eyes locking on the speaker. When she realized who it was, all the color drained from her face. Charlotte? How could it possibly be her?
Charlotte had been not even five
when her mother died. Even if someone told her where the
manuscript was, there was no way she’d remember that. A cofd, fea heavy
dread settled into Olivia’s bones, leaving her feeling lost and breathless.
Backstage Kenneth was sprawled comfortably on a sofa, legs propped up, scrolling through his phone as he picked out a gift for Charlotte. He was completely oblivious to the chaos outside.
Suddenly, his assistant spoke up. “Kenneth, isn’t that Charlotte on the big screen?”
He sat up straight, eyes sharp as he stared at the monitor. It was definitely Charlotte.
“Aren’t she and Olivia sisters? Sounds like she’s accusing her of copying someone’s work.”
“Sisters?” Kenneth’s eyebrows shot together, his voice cold. “She’s not worthy of being called Lottie’s sister.”
“Lottie’s not the type to start drama,” Kenneth said, his tone protective. “Keep watching. If anyone even thinks about hurting Charlotte, they’ll answer to me.”
Back in the auditorium, the tension was so thick you could feel it. Everyone watched Charlotte.
Laura turned, eyes wide with surprise. “What are you talking about?” she asked carefully.
“Olivia cheated.” Charlotte’s voice was icy. She lifted her chin, her striking face set with determination.