She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 240

Dressed in Cinderella's classic ball gown, Lila looked even more elegant sitting at the black grand piano. Being so young, she immediately captured the attention of the guests in the hall.

This was exactly the effect Evelyn wanted.

She also sat down at the piano, next to Lila.

"Oh? Are they going to perform a four-hand duet?"

"Who is that little girl? She's so adorable."

"And she's dressed as Cinderella. Is her mother the Fairy Godmother?"

"But Cinderella doesn't play the piano, does she?"

"I heard that the little girl is the ambassador Mr. Lennox chose for his 'Project NovaGate'… so she probably wants to show off her skills!"

"I heard that too! So she's the one Mr. Lennox has in mind as the ambassador!"

Listening to the murmurs and whispers around her, Evelyn felt a swell of pride.

It seemed more and more people were learning that Lila was the ambassador for Project NovaGate.

Although it wasn't official yet, Evelyn had all but confirmed it with Bryant during their last few dinners.

Evelyn prized Bryant's project so highly because it allowed her to kill two birds with one stone: on one hand, it would undermine Melanie's current position at Hale Health Center, and on the other, it would launch Lila into stardom.

Bryant's project offered the perfect opportunity for both.

Her choice for her and Lila to dress as Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother tonight was also a calculated move to reinforce Lila's "little princess" image.

Soon, the four-hand duet began.

Evelyn and Lila performed "Ode to Joy" together, receiving unanimous praise.

This was a piece Evelyn had made Lila practice long ago, specifically for this grand debut.

When the piece ended, Evelyn led Lila in a curtsy, holding their skirts like stage actors taking a final bow. The gesture was grand, but so much so that it seemed theatrical and affected.

"You see, Mrs. Hale? No matter how you target Evelyn, you can't diminish her brilliance."

Melanie had been about to walk away from the drama.

But then Bryant just had to say that. Hearing it, Melanie's lips curled into a smirk, and she walked over to the black grand piano herself.

Some guests noticed Melanie's movement, their curiosity piqued.

Evelyn, who had just returned to Dominic's side with Lila, saw that Melanie was also preparing to play the piano and couldn't help but scoff.

"Is Melanie going to copy me and Lila?"

As soon as Evelyn's words fell, Lila was heard muttering softly beside her.

"Our teacher says being a copycat is bad. She told us not to be copycats."