Chapter 149
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That subject drew a weary sigh from Tristan, irritation surfacing. “Ms. Moss, her grandmother begged endlessly—even falling to her knees. How could I refuse a pleading elderly woman? I reluctantly agreed, but it wasn’t something I wanted p>
The audience fell into a stunned hush, the chat exploding with disbelief.
“Are you kidding me? Griselda got to be Mr. Frazier’s student because her family begged endlessly? That’s shameless p>
Mortified, Griselda’s cheeks turned crimson. “You were the one who taught me ‘Vast Universe.’ You never told me my playing was lacking p>
His cane hit the floor with a firm thud. “And I never said you played it well, did I p>
A heavy sadness mixed with resignation colored Tristan’s face as he said to Griselda, “There’s no denying you have some talent with the banjo, but that talent doesn’t stretch very far. You place too much faith in your own skill. I held back from criticizing your playing too often because I didn’t want to crush your spirit p>
Disbelief washed over Griselda. Was this really what he thought all along? Emotion twisted her features. Lips pressed tight, she refused to back down. “So you think that’s all I am, Mr. Frazier? Does that mean you believe Noelle’s better than me? Or are you saying she’s even surpassed you p>
That question struck a nerve. Tristan’s face grew stern, and the cane in his hand slammed to the floor with a loud crack. “She absolutely is better than me. Otherwise, why would she deserve so much respect from me? Moreover, how dare you be so impolite toward her? Show some respect and apologize immediately p>
Stunned, Griselda could barely process what she was hearing. Was she really being asked to apologize to Noelle—and with respect?
𝖶𝘦 𝘶𝘱dа𝘁𝘦 𝗲𝘷ery 𝘄ee𝘬 оn
Jaxton’s quiet laughter broke the tension, his amusement impossible to hide. Initially, he’d worried Noelle might face humiliation. Now, however, the tables had turned dramatically, leaving Griselda completely powerless before her.
Tristan pressed Griselda again to apologize. However, before she could utter a word, Noelle calmly raised a hand and said gently, “Let’s not make a fuss. I don’t hold anything against her p>
Tristan didn’t look satisfied at all. He shot Griselda another glare and remarked, “You should at least express gratitude to Noelle for her generosity p>
Griselda’s eyes grew wider still. Now she had to thank Noelle on top of apologizing?
Meanwhile, viewers online were practically losing their minds over the sudden reversal of roles. Every comment reflected astonishment. Despite being much younger, Noelle was treated with a respect that even Tristan had to acknowledge.
With a cold stare, Tristan silently fumed. His patience with Griselda was running thin. She was testing his limits with every word. If not for the situation, he might have sent her packing.
Griselda clenched her fists, nails biting into her palms, and turned stiffly toward Noelle. In a voice filled with strained reluctance, she said, “Thank you, Ms. Moss, for forgiving my disrespect. But according to the rules of the show, after I played ‘Vast Universe,’ you must perform as well p>
She was determined to witness Noelle’s supposed skill firsthand. She refused to believe Noelle could be better than her.