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Master of his heart (Max and Brielle) novel Chapter 513

Chapter 513 

Alivia felt the sting of the remark as if she’d been slapped across the face. Her chest heaved with barely contained emotion

The society ladies who had just been showing off their Italian were now flushed with embarrassment. They had intended to make Brielle the butt of their joke, mocking her with a language they thought she couldn’t understand. To their chagrin, Brielle’s Italian was even more fluent than theirs

The atmosphere turned awkward; the moment they had spoken, they had become the jesters of the evening

Brielle wasn’t about to let Alivia off the hook. Ms. Alivia, don’t you understand Italian?” she asked, her voice tinged with nonchalance

The question cornered Alivia. Admitting she understood meant she knew the other women were ridiculing her, when she told Brielle they welcomed her. Claiming ignorance would suggest that she was less cultured than Brielle, who had mastered the language. Having presented herself as gracious and friendly towards Brielle all evening, choosing the former would expose Alivia’s duplicity to everyone

Suppressing the turmoil within, Alivia managed a strained smile. I really don’t understand. Did they say something unpleasant?Her gaze swept innocently over the other guests, while the instigators avoided her eyes, shifting uncomfortably

Barely holding back her rage, which felt like a taste of blood in her mouth, Alivia addressed the crowd. Brielle’s not out often, and we rarely gather like this. This evening isn’t just a welcome party for Jaired; it’s also the first time Brielle’s been at a social event like this.” 

She looked at Tessa, who was glaring daggers at Brielle. From the moment Tessa had seen Brielle, her mood had plummeted. Her eyes met Alivia’s, and without words, they agreed that Brielle must be humiliated tonight

At Alivia’s cue, Tessa rose, her face pale but flushed with excitement at the thought of Brielle’s impending disgrace. Unaware that Alivia had easily manipulated her emotions. Tessa was out of her depth against such cunning

She approached the grand piano and casually asked, Alivia, may I? I’ve heard this is a collector’s pride. I’ve been practicing a piece recently, and seeing this piano makes me want to give it a go. Ms. Brielle, you wouldn’t mind accompanying me, would you?” 

Tessa, having been sheltered, must have honed other skills. She played the piano beautifully and was sure Brielle, an orphaned girl who later joined the Haywood family, couldn’t compare. After all, would the Haywoods have ever provided her with a proper education

Nodding. Alivia said, “Of course, this piano was indeed in a gallery before being brought here for a private concert.” 

Tessa’s smile grew as she turned to Brielle. Ms. Brielle, you play, don’t you? Since it’s our first 

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time at such a gathering, let’s relax with some music.” 

Relieved, the other ladies were ready to settle scores

Right, it’s just a casual gettogether among friends. If you’re practicing, Brielle, why not join in?” 

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