Chapter 181 Romantic Rivals
Tristan and Felix alighted from their cars and walked toward Sophie and Ysabelle respectively."Oh
my God, who exactly are these two men? Look at their cars!"âThat's nothing. Didn't Mason also drive
such luxury cars in the past? The Laird family is pretty affluent. Regretfully, Mason can no longer
walk right now. It's really a pity."âYeah! What's there to envy? Sophie is obviously a jinx! If Mason
hadn't gotten together with her, he wouldn't have ended up in such a state!â The girl wore a
distinctly envious expression on her face, but she repeatedly emphasized that it was nothing
significant.âAh, I'm so jealous! Why are there always so many handsome men around her? They're all
more handsome than the last!"âOh well, forget it! Let's not talk about her anymore. Irritation
swamps me whenever I think of her. I've got a few tickets for The Wheelersâ concert tonight. Do you
all want to go together?"The girl who was speaking brandished the tickets in her hand, looking all
smug.At the mention of The Wheelers, the rest of the girls started shrieking.âOf course! The
Wheelers is the most popular rock band now. I love their main vocalist! Can you give me a ticket? I'll
buy it from you.ââHear, hear! I don't mind even if I have to pay you. Sell a ticket to me, please. I want
to go, too! I'm a big fan of The Wheelers!" Tristan opened the car door for Sophie. This time, he
opened the door to the passenger seat.He carefully shielded her head with his hand, afraid that she
would bump her head on the frame.âl can manage, Mr. Tristan.â It's just getting into a car. Can he
not treat me like a kid?âl know you can manage, but I always can't help doing such things when I'm
with you. Do you mind it very much?"That had Sophie at a loss for words.All right, then. It doesn't
seem to be something worth minding anyway.Likewise, Felix opened the car door to the passenger
seat for Ysabelle."Thank you.âAt once, Felix went silent When he heard those two words from her,
words eluded him, and he didnât know what to say.The Wheelersâ concert this time was held at the
biggest stadium in Jipsdale.By the time they arrived, tens of thousands of fans had already begun
queuing up.Despite the chilly weather, their enthusiasm remained strong.They even had the logo
and name of the band on their faces.Mark and the others have really succeeded! Even after
experiencing all that darkness, they still walked toward the light. Although Sophie was no longer part
of the band, a sense of pride inundated her."What's wrong?â Tristan inquired as he took her hand
upon noticing the change in her mood.âI stood together with them at one time.â That was the
darkest period in my entire life. If it weren't for them, I might not have been able to walk out of
it."Mm. Tristan didnât know everything about her past yet. However, as long as she was willing to
talk, he was ready to listen anytime.Yet, Sophie didnât continue speaking about that. There were too
many fans that they couldn't even find a parking space.While Tristan was looking for a parking
space, Sophie's phone rang.âHave you arrived yet, Sophie?â Afraid that she wouldn't come, Mark
rang her up directly.âYeah. I'm looking for a parking space right now.â There were truly too many
people, and many cars were parked haphazardly.âIn that case, just drive in. There are still a few
parking spaces in the stadium. I'll come out and meet you."Mark was also aware that it wasn't easy
to find a parking space.âNo, it's okay. Just notify the staff about it. The concert is starting soon, so
focus on your preparation.âThey held each concert in high regard, and Sophie didn't want to trouble
him.âAll right, then. Come and look for me backstage after you get in. They all wish to see you.â It
had been two years since they had last seen her, and everyone missed her.âOkay."After hanging up
the phone, Sophie had Tristan drive into the stadium through a side entrance. Mark's manager was
already waiting there.All she knew was that Mark's friend was coming.The man had always been
aloof, and she had never seen him so enthusiastic toward anyone.Therefore, she was very
curious.When she saw four luxury cars driving in together, a tumult of emotions brewed within
her.Being in the entertainment industry, she had witnessed all sorts of scenes. But the instant she
spotted the four luxury cars appearing at the same time, her eyes still went wide."Hello, I'm Mark's
manager, Chloe Meyer. Are you Ms. Tanner?" Her voice shook slightly.Sophie glanced at the woman
in front of her, reckoning that she was in her thirties and appeared pretty amicable.âNice to meet
you. I'm Sophie Tanner. I'm sorry for troubling you.âIndeed, she was a touch embarrassed that Chloe
had to come out personally at such a time.âMs. Tanner, I always hear the band members talk about
you, especially Mark! He really likes you a lot!" Chloe promptly remarked smilingly.Mark is
indifferent to everyone. Only when he mentions her will the tender side of him show.âI see.â Sophie
didn't comment on that.Chloe couldn't help stealing a peek at Tristan. This man looks as if heâs not
to be trifled with."Please follow me, Ms. Tanner,â she murmured to Sophie.She then led the four cars
into the parking lot in the stadium.Subsequently, she brought the other five people to their
seats.âMs. Tanner, this seat is specially reserved for you by Mark. The band members had been
reserving the best place for you though you never attended their past concerts.âIn fact, that had
become a tradition in The Wheelersâ concerts.Ysabelle peered at her uncle cautiously.l wonder how
Uncle Tristan feels when there's a man who's so attentive to Sophie. Mark seems to like Sophie a
lot!"You have too many romantic rivals, Mr. Tristan!â It's practically impossible for him to guard
against them, especially when they span industries!Tristan said nothing, his hand draped across the
back of Sophieâs chair.Romantic rivals? Are they even worthy of being called that?Felix couldnât help
chuckling.At once, Tristan swung his gaze at him.âWhy are you laughing? What's so funny?â he
questioned airily.Immediately, Felix put away the smile on his face.âNothing. I wasn't laughing either.
Please ignore me, Mr. Tristan. Just regard me as thin air.â Still, he couldn't conceal his smile.Ysabelle
nudged him with her wrist, signaling him to keep a low profile."Mark and the others are waiting for
you backstage, Ms. Tanner. Would you like to go over with me now?â As Chloe said that, she
reflexively glanced at Tristan.âI'll be back in a jiffy.â Sophie got up from her seat, planning to go
backstage for a while.The audience seating was almost full, and the concert was starting soon.The
moment her words fell, the temperature around them seemed to have plummeted over ten degrees
in the blink of an eye.âOh God, I suddenly feel chilly! Is the air-conditioning in the stadium not
working?â Charles couldn't help rubbing his arms.âI don't think you're chilly. You're sick of living,â
Sean drawled.âOkay. Go ahead.âDespite feeling chagrined that Sophie was going to meet some
other men, Tristan still agreed magnanimously.
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