Chapter 721

“Ms. Warhol, do you know when will the president of the Piano Association be coming?”

Olivia was taken aback when she realized Ashlyn had taken the initiative to talk to her. She blushed with embarrassment, looked at Ashlyn in admiration, and replied respectfully, “I’m afraid I can’t give you the details since I’m not sure myself, Ms. Berry.”

How Olivia wished she could give Ashlyn an answer. I should have been more prepared!

Had I known she would approach me with the question, I would have prepared all the information in advance for her!

Olivia was disappointed in herself because she did not get to answer Ashlyn’s question.

At this point, she got even more jealous of Charlotte. How could she be so lucky? How could she maintain such a good relationship with Ms. Saunders?

Olivia felt her heart burn with envy when she noticed the necklace that Ms. Saunders gave Charlotte.

I’ll be on cloud nine if only Ms. Saunders notices me.

I must work hard to become someone that will leave a long-lasting impression on her mind!

I would be overjoyed if Ms. Saunders could give me a gift. I’ll cherish it forever!

Olivia lowered her eyes and looked at her hands.

Look at all the blisters on my hands. I’ve worked so hard for the winning title of this competition.

It’s all because I want Ms. Saunders to remember who I am!

Meanwhile, Penelope was stunned to see how respectful Olivia was.

Olivia is an arrogant woman with a big ego. Yet, she’s willing to come off her high horse and greet Ashlyn so respectfully?

What’s going on? Are my eyes deceiving me?

Penelope glared at Ashlyn and said, “Why are you asking about the president? Just so you know, the president is willing to grace this event with his presence only because my uncle invited him.”

Ashlyn did not even bother to look at her. Instead, she turned around and patted Charlotte on the shoulder. “Stay calm, and do your best on stage later.”

When Olivia walked past her, Ashlyn turned to her and said, “You too.”

Ashlyn heard everything clearly when Olivia retorted to Penelope earlier.

Olivia was struck dumb, and she looked at Ashlyn in disbelief.

D-Did Ms. Saunders just give me a word of encouragement?

Although it was just a short phrase, Ashlyn’s “you too” meant the world to Olivia.

In fact, it meant so much that her hostility toward Charlotte had also somewhat dwindled.

Olivia returned to her seat with a smile and continued with her makeup.

I must put on a good show tonight!

When Ashlyn was about to leave the room, Penelope walked up to the dressing table next to Hera and exclaimed, “Oh, no! My necklace is missing!”

Upon hearing that, Hera and Jenny immediately looked over. “How did it go missing? What necklace is it?”

“I saw Ashlyn gave Charlotte a necklace earlier. Could it be that she stole your necklace and gave it to Charlotte?” Jenny stood up and stopped Ashlyn from leaving. “You’d better return the necklace to Penelope now if you took it. Don’t forget you’re Mrs. Nolan now. How can someone of your status do something like this?”

Arrogance was written all over Jenny’s face when she gave Ashlyn a disdainful look.

Upon hearing that, Charlotte walked over.

The other contestants, too, turned their attention to Ashlyn.

Some of them recognized Ashlyn and were surprised to see her there. “Isn’t she Ms. Saunders, one of the judges? Did she steal something?”

“That’s what I heard. I heard she’s also Mrs. Nolan? That means she’s Lucas’ wife, right?”

“I guess rich people have some weird hobbies, huh? Like stealing things they’re not entitled to.”

Ashlyn would have gotten to the audience’s and judges’ seats had she stepped out of the door.

Yet, Jenny got in her way.

Ashlyn arched her brows and swept a glance at Penelope. She had no idea what necklace Penelope was talking about.