Chapter 169: Chapter 172

After Joel asked that question, everyone’s expression immediately changed. Richard, as the organizer, also felt quite awkward.

Of course everyone knew that the topic was off-limits for Taylor.

Stanley also had not expected that Joel would suddenly bring the topic up, so he quickly hinted at the latter with his expression. This has been Michael’s taboo all the while. Don’t you know who his mother is, Joel?

Back then, Michael’s father, William Fletcher, had ignored his family’s objections and left in order to marry Elizabeth. It was only until the birth of Michael and Celine that Old Master Fletcher softened his stance and allowed the siblings to return to the family. However, he never admitted Elizabeth as part of the family.

In order to ensure that his wife would be recognized by the Fletcher Family, William decided to take on the most dangerous mission but died as a result.

Upon hearing the news of his death, Elizabeth was unable to take the blow and asked Old Master Fletcher to take care of the young Michael and Celine. After that, she killed herself to die together with William.

The topics around Michael’s parents and sister were also a taboo for him!

However, Joel didn’t seem to notice Stanley’s attempts. Instead, he smiled slightly. “I’m Elizabeth’s fan and have been watching her performance for a long time. It was only out of curiosity that I asked you that question. If you don’t feel like replying to me, forget it.”

Everyone wiped off the cold sweat that broke out on their foreheads. Oh, I see.

A bout of anxiousness swept over Sophia as she looked at Michael. However, he merely took a sip of water and answered in a clear voice after putting down the glass, “Thank you for liking my mother’s performance.”

Silence fell upon them again.

So, Taylor is admitting the fact that he is Elizabeth’s son? It’s true after all!

Since his debut, people had been speculating about his identity for decades and he finally gave a definite answer.

Elizabeth was someone with an existence of popularity and scandal. When Michael admitted that he was her son, he knew that he had to accept the dark parts of her life as well as her halo of popularity.

Sophia looked at him in worry as she could even tell that Joel was finding fault with him. It’s one thing for them to compete with each other, but why did Joel involve Michael’s mother?

Joel had never thought of letting Michael off the hook, so he said with a half-smirk, “It’s such a pity that Elizabeth has already retired for decades. I’ve been listening to her songs since I was young, but I’ve never heard her sing in real life. Since you are her son, you must have inherited her good techniques.

Why don’t you sing for me?”

He’s asking Michael to perform for him?

Although Michael knows how to sing in operas, how is it possible for him to perform here?

Sophia thought, Even if Michael wants to perform, only the concert halls in Vienna is a suitable venue.

It’s a waste for him to perform here at the Harper Family’s banquet! It’s even insulting!

Sure enough, Michael hesitated and went silent. Upon seeing this, Joel smiled. “Seems like it’s not convenient for you.”

However, Michael suddenly asked, “Which part would you like to listen to?”

Joel’s eyes flashed as he replied, “The tenor part from Don Giovanni.”

Michael stood up. “Since you would like to hear it, Joel, I shall sing a part for you.”

She looked at him in shock. Is he really singing?

He walked to the center of the banquet hall and announced in a clear voice, “Joel and I were able to hit it off when we met, so I dedicate this part of Don Giovanni to him. Hope you guys will enjoy it.”

Taylor Murray is going to sing Don Giovanni?

Taylor’s first debut was a movie that was related to opera. In fact, all the performances in the movie were actually performed by him without the use of any substitutes or voice overs. However, no one had seen him performing in real life. He is actually going to perform an opera in front of us?

The Harper Family had not only invited guests from the entertainment business, fashion industry, and the business circle, but the opera singers as well. At that moment, a few of them walked forward to hear the voice of Elizabeth Murray’s son, who had been widely promoted by the public. They wondered how much talent he had inherited from his mother.

As the organizer, the Harper Family was very proud of themselves while Richard immediately cleared the stage.

Numerous hands stretched out. Some were filming videos while others live-streamed. At such a digital era of high-end technology, Taylor’s performance spread around the Internet almost instantly.

Under numerous eyes and cameras, Michael began to sing.

After he adjusted his posture and turned his eyes to slip into the posture of an opera performance, he started singing Mozart’s Don Giovanni in Italian. “Notte e giorno faticar, per chi nulla sa gradir; piova e vento sopportar, mangiar male e mal dormir! Voglio far il gentiluomo, e non voglio più servir, no, no, no, no, no, no, non voglio più servir!”

Everyone in the hall remained silent as they heard his soft yet powerful voice fill the entire venue and transport itself into their ears. He’s singing Leporello’s part!

One would know the quality of the performer almost immediately after he opened his mouth. After he finished his performance, a few seniors in the opera circle clapped. “Bravo!”

Sophia felt that today’s events had started off on a wrong note—a pervert had pinched her bottom and he was now singing in a female voice while moving his fingers like a snake.

But Michael is so good at singing!

Subconsciously, she joined the crowd to clap.

Before the applause died down, a strong voice suddenly rang. “Questa furia disperata, mi vuol far precipitar! Sconsigliata! Taci, e trema! Questa furia disperata!”

Harry has actually appeared!

It was not too long ago that Harry had collaborated with Michael for a film, ‘The King’ and the former’s character was the king himself. Everyone initially thought that his performance in the movie was a voiceover by someone else, but it was actually sung by him in person!

Both of the Kings are going to revolt against the heavens!

Michael’s face was resentful, but he said softly, “Che tumulto!”

With an expression full of love and pity on Ethan’s face, he sang, “Taci, e trema al mio furore!”

With one acting as Leporello and the other as Don Giovanni, they had performed the most epic part of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. On top of that, it was sung live without any post-production and there were no voice-overs or stunt actors to assist them. It was quite obvious that Ethan’s performance was of an amateur level and Taylor was a professional who had been doing opera for years. Their performance received bouts of applause from time to time.

After they finished the part, Michael and Harry bowed to the audience. A few seniors in the opera rushed to Michael and surrounded him. “Young man, it’s such a pity that you’re not pursuing this professionally!

We need talents like you in opera!”

“You are indeed Elizabeth’s son! Back then, I had collaborated with your mom on Don Giovanni as well.

Even though it’s been so long, I feel like I can see her when I look at you!”

The comments in the livestream were exploding. ‘OMG, Taylor is the best!’

‘He is so professional—especially his posture and his body! I love you forever, Taylor! I also want to learn how to sing opera!”

‘Lord Winston is also amazing! Even though he has no experience in opera, he learned this song for an entire year! I can’t believe that he became so good after merely a year. OMG!’

Sophia looked at Michael, who was surrounded by a few experienced seniors in the opera field. He had a dazed look on his face, as if he had not returned to his senses from the song.

Not only can he fight well, but he can also sing. Is there anything in this world that Michael can’t do?

Throb! Throb! Throb!

Damn it! My heart can’t stop throbbing now!