Chapter 1417


    Serena''s jealousy simmered just below the surface, a bitter taste in her mouth that no amount of sweet


    talk from Eunice could wash away. "Serena, your sister Be has aplished something truly


    extraordinary. Just being known as ‘Melody’ puts her leagues ahead of her peers. Heck, she''s a top


    yer in the whole scene, untouchable."


    "And once you achieve such bright results, we will surely reward you too. We would never favor one


    grandchild over another"


    While Belinda''s words were meant tofort, Serena knew better. They all knew she couldn''t be


    the next Melody or the next Dr. Bell in the near future. Such promises were hollow, just sweet nothings


    to cate her.


    "All I feel is pride and joy for Be''s sess,” Serena said, masking her true feelings with a smile.


    "There''s no point in fretting over rewards. I aim to follow in her footsteps and make our family proud"


    Her eyes shone with feigned optimism as Belinda cooed, "I Knew you weren''t petty, dear. We just want


    to ensure fairness."


    Serena forced augh, "Be''s just returned to the family. Even if you were unfair and doted on her a


    bit more, I wouldn''t mind. I''ve had my fair share over the years. If they neglected Be, I''d be the first to


    object!"


    Darren and Belinda chuckled at her gracious words, their hearts warming at her apparent


    understanding and kindness. They had raised her well, indeed.


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    "Is everyone here?" Bard entered, his gazending on Belinda. "Mom, you''ve arrived. Just now?"


    He had hastened home upon hearing of his mother''s visit, wrapping up his work to be with family.


    "Bard" Belinda teased, "Guess what other identity your darling niece has?"


    The room fell silent, awaiting his guess. Bard''s eyes swept to Arabe, fearing they''d discovered her


    secret leadership role. No, their cheerful expressions said otherwise. What other identity could it be?


    "Just tell him,’ chuckled Eunice, stepping forward. "Be is none other than the renowned piano


    virtuoso—Melody.


    Bard was incredulous, taking a moment to digest the news before realizing it was his turn to reward his


    niece.


    "The grandparents have given their part, so as her uncle, I should contribute too. Eunice, how about we


    give Be that famous painting we acquired two years ago?"


    "No objections here? Eunice agreed.


    Bard ordered the painting to be brought over.


    Serena nearly choked on her envy. That painting had caused a stir in the art world of Dawnstar, its


    rarity and symbolism fetching it a hefty price of four million at auction.


    Now it was worth even more!


    A single identity, ‘Melody’, hadted Arabe a reward nearing ten million dors!


    How was Serena to ept this?