Chapter 1429


    Everyone knew Barbara and Becky were her granddaughters, but that was only recognized in Y


    Country, barely anyone knew about it abroad.


    People naturally wanted to know, and she never had any intention of hiding their existence.


    However, due to personal considerations, she never held a special coronation for them, nor did she


    announce to the world that they were princesses of the Y Country royal family.


    Now, at a state banquet where important envoys from all over the world gathered, she just went


    ahead and publicized herself as a princess of Y Country. And she imed it was a surprise for the


    Queen Was now the time for surprises?


    She was the hostess entertaining guests, and Barbara was giving her, the hostess, a surprise at


    such a grand asion? She watched Barbara rise, pick up the hem of her beautiful dress, and


    slowly walk to the stage.


    1. 1.


    When Barbara ascended the stairs, she saw Chloe standing back stage. She gave her a seemingly


    elegant and polite smile, but the provocation behind the smile left Chloe feeling quite helpless.


    Barbara and Becky, these two sisters, were truly worthy of being Wendy’s buddies. The sense of


    superiority they exuded all the time was really one stronger than the other.


    She gave a light smile, tumed her head, and watched a small band gradually take the stage, raising


    her eyebrows alightly.”


    Barbara walked straight to the center of the stage, bowed to the audience below, and then slowly


    moved toward the piano, ploking up her skirt and sitting down slowly.


    The apuse ended, and then Barbara raised her slender fingers and ced it on the keys.


    The melodious piano sound slowly rose, followed by the sound of the instruments ying in


    harmony.


    Hearing the tune she yed, Chloe chuckled. “Jasmine In Bloom“, very characteristic of Z Country.


    However, it must be said, there was a reason why foreign artists liked the plece so much. She said


    it was a gift for Queen Julia, and indeed it was.


    Queen Julia herself had Z. Country blood; she had lived in Y Country for many years and had a


    deep love for Z Country’s culture.


    How could she not see that after so many years with Queen Ju?


    But for those of people who had never lived in Z Country since childhood, apart from “Jasmine In


    Bloom” and a few other ces, there was nothing ofse for them to y. These pieces were not too


    difficult, but the key lied in the rhythm, smooth cooperation, and the atmosphere they created, which


    was already very beautiful and romantic,


    After the piece ended, the apuse from below was slow to start.


    Barbara stood up, gently lifted her skirt, and smiled in gratitude to the audience.


    The invited journalists at the scene captured several photographs.


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    Barbara standing in the center of the stage.


    Barbara ying the piano in front of a piano adorned with crystals.


    Barbara standing up, picking up her skirt, and bowing in gratitude.


    Each shot was as beautiful as a painting.


    The apuse grew even more enthusiastic.


    “Is she the Queen’s eldest granddaughter?” Some people whispered.


    “I heard she’s talented in various fields, such as piano, painting, and chess; she’s a jack of all


    trades.”


    “She’s capable of more; this is just the tip of the iceberg.”


    She’s indeed a true royal granddaughter.”


    Whether it was insincere ttery or genuine praise, it all sounded pleasing.


    Barbara’s smile remained unwavering as she maintained the same expression. Amidst the


    enthusiastic and prolonged apuse, she walked back to Queen Julia’s side. “Granny, I yed this


    especially for you, do you like it?”


    Queen Julia nodded calmly, ‘Not bad, I love the culture of Z Country.”


    What she liked was not Barbara’s performance, but the culture of Z Country. Although the


    implication was subtle, Barbara’s smile stiffened, slightly. Then, sheughed and said, “I’m d you


    like it.”


    Queen Julia remained silent.


    The host came back on stage, and the backstage staff reced the piano Barbara had just yed


    with the ordinary ck piano Chloe had used in the rehearsal.


    Although referred to as ordinary, it was only inparison to the piano Barbara had just yed.


    After all, this was a state banquet hosted by the royal family. How could the piano be subpar?


    However, the contrast was too ring.


    Following a brief introduction by the host, Chloe gracefully took the stage.


    She was adorned in an evening gown, meticulously prepared by Damon. The gown featured a Z


    Country–style stand–up cor design and a lifelike, hand–embroidered champagne–colored top


    adorned with goldence flowers. The flowing skirt swayed gracefully in beautiful arcs as she


    walked. A pair of matching t shoes was discreetly hidden beneath the long skirt, barely visible.


    She radiated an aura of elegance and sophistication, yet her presence remained understated and


    unpretentious.


    Her long hair, gracefully pulled back, had bangs elegantly falling on either side. Her delicate


    features were entuated by a hint of calmness in her eyes. In just a few steps from backstage to


    the stage, she possessed an indescribable aura that left everyone in the room breathless.


    Words could not capture it. It was as if a cool and proud demeanor flowed through her veins–


    powerful, yet conveying gentleness and indifference, enveloped in a warm aura.


    Whispers filled the air from below the stage.


    “This is Star, I know. My son’s crazy about her. He said he wants to find a wife like her. I’m quite


    relieved.”


    “My daughter has been working tirelesslytely. She once mentioned wanting to be someone like


    Star.”


    The two people exchanged knowing nces and shared augh, then raised their sses for a


    toast, “Let’s arrange for them to meet when we get the chance.”


    “I once heard about her various achievement. She revived apany on the brink of bankruptcy,


    dismantled another, and then led her ownpany to prosperity. This woman, she’s clever and


    strategic.” “Exactly, that’s how it is. Otherwise, how could she have captured the heart of the


    handsome and aplished CEO of the Harper Group?”


    “Oh! Now that you mention it, I remember…”


    Barbara had already performed on stage, and Becky’s mood had soured considerably. Seeing


    Chloe bask in the spotlight and hearing the praisesvished upon her only intensified Becky’s


    frustration. She had endured numerous insults in Chloe’s presence today. While she relished the


    idea of seeing Chloe humiliated, this was their own state banquet, and Chloe’s failure on stage


    would tarnish Y -Country’s reputation.


    However, her patience was wearing thin.