Written Off as Trash, I Activated My Hidden Queen Mode novel Chapter 97

Chapter 97 A Violin Virtuoso’s Invitation

Amber had spent the entire day fielding “concerned” messages from her so–called friends beepy ang made her want to claw someone’s eyes out–especially the society ladies with their barely takes areTech

“Stella has absolutely no respect for her elders. None. She doesn’t take this family serialy 4 let’s voice wobbled, shoulders shaking with practiced vulnerability. “Bringing her into the Moorearen moliti be an embarrassment to all of us.”

She sniffled, dabbing at her eyes. “And her mother–Nicole. Yes, she was a Shaw, but lers or print the wasn’t passed around by God knows how many men after she was taken. Acknowledging Sree as dragging every single one of her mother’s scandals into this family. Do you really want our generations of it–ruined because of her?”

Leo’s jaw tightened. “Aunt Amber. Nicole was a victim. The way you keep talking about her salist muure about you than it does about her.”

“I’m just stating facts.”

Amber shot back, but something in Leo’s cold stare made her look away.

“Then go say that to Uncle Jasper’s face. Or Stella’s.”

Amber’s cheeks flushed hot with humiliation.

“Here’s the thing.” Leo’s voice was flat. “Stella doesn’t want to be part of this family. So you can s worrying about her taking a share of the Moore money or trying to stop Grandfather from actrower her. Neither of those things is happening.”

“What are you even talking about?”

Leo let out an exasperated breath.

Look, his aunt had been humiliated. He got that. But if he was being honest? She’d brought ex VAT

on herself.

“Mark.” Felix’s voice cut through the room. He’d been silent the whole time, expression unresta “What’s your take? Should we acknowledge her?”

Mark looked up, meeting his father’s eyes. “Dad, this whole debate is pointless. That girl has her own money, her own power. The Moore name doesn’t mom anything to her.”

He paused, something flickering in his expression. “If anything, treating her badly is just going o Jasper further away.”

His chest tightened, thinking about his brother–that hollow shell of a man lying in a hospital bess

“Dad, even if she wasn’t Jasper’s biological daughter–if the way hist Nicole’s kid–he’d sull the

know that.”

Felix felt the air leave his lungs.

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Chapter 97 A Violin Virtuoso’s Invitation

“Amber.” His voice was tired. “Leave her alone.”

“Mark, I’m the one who got humiliated here. In case you forgot.”

“You earned it.”

Amber’s lip jutted out, self–pity shimmering in her eyes.

“Mom.” Sienna’s voice was soft. “Uncle’s right. Please stop making things difficult for Stella.”

Hearing that from her own daughter made something twist painfully in Amber’s chest.

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“Leo.” Sienna reached into her bag and pulled out two envelopes, her smile warm and polished. “I have tickets to the Word Music Festival. Give these to Elias and Stella. Maybe we can all enjoy the concert together–a chance for the family to connect. Calmly.”

“That nun wouldn’t even understand half of it.”

“Mom.” Sienna’s smile didn’t waver, but her voice firmed. “If Stella doesn’t understand something, I’m happy to explain it to her. Please don’t be so hard on her.”

Leo let out a cold snort. “Aunt Amber, Stella’s a composing prodigy. Pretty sure she’ll manage.”

Amber shut her mouth.

“Perfect!” Sienna’s eyes lit up. “Maestro Lucas is performing–you know, the father of classical music? And apparently the Masked Violin Virtuoso is joining him. Tickets for this are impossible to get. Stella will definitely be interested.”

She kept that considerate smile fixed in place.

“You’re using your connections to win her over. That nun probably won’t even appreciate it.”

“Mom.”

Amber looked at her daughter, pride swelling despite everything.

Her little girl performed on world stages. Rubbed shoulders with global legends. So what if Stella was some composing genius? Outside this country, nobody knew her name.

“Sienna.” Amber’s voice shifted, suddenly interested. “You’re performing with them too, right?”

For just a fraction of a second, something flickered across Sienna’s face. Then the smile was back. “Performing with Lucas? That’s for world–class talents. My teacher was fortunate enough to be included in the program. I’m just lucky to be associated with it by extension.”

She turned to Felix, eyes pleading. “Grandfather, the whole family has to come support my teacher. No

excuses.”

Felix was exhausted, worn thin by the day’s events. But looking at Sienna’s hopeful expression, he couldn’t bring himself to say no. He nodded.

Leo stared at the tickets in his hand. Maybe it wasn’t a terrible idea. But would Stella accept?

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