Chapter 472
Changing only for her (Sophie and Tristan)
Mark gently stroked the back of Ysabelleâs head.
âAll right. Why donât you go and keep Sophie company?â There was no turning back since he had
promised his father.
Ysabelle, who had never spoken like that before, still could not help but feel disappointed.
She only voiced her thoughts in such a manner when she learned they decided to go separate ways.
But thereâs nothing I can do anyway.
âYsabelle, go and check on Sophie to see if sheâs ready,â Sunny tried to get her out of there as he felt it
was inappropriate for her to make that remark at this time.
Left with no choice, Ysabelle could only go and look for Sophie.
âDonât worry, Mark. Weâll respect your decision, and youâll have our full support. At least weâre all
contented now.â Sunny gently patted Markâs shoulder. Being happy with our lives is all that matters. We
shouldnât worry about anything else.
Meanwhile, Sophie, who had just changed into her costume, noticed Ysabelle was sitting alone while
pulling a long face. Why is she not with Mark and the others?
âWhatâs wrong? Why are you sitting here alone? I thought you wanted to be with Mark and the other
band members.â Sophie went up and sat next to her. I wouldnât have come so early had she not
insisted on meeting them.
âWill my love fade over time?â
Sophie did not expect the question to come out of her mouth.
Upon noticing the way Ysabelle pouted, Sophie chuckled.
She placed her arm around Ysabelleâs shoulder, gesturing for her to lean on her. âDonât overthink. You
need to understand that certain things are beyond your control.â You can only accept the outcome if
you canât change it. Overthinking will only make you more miserable.
âIâm going for the rehearsal now, okay?â Sophie said. Mark and the others are waiting for me.
âYou look pretty in that costume, Sophie,â Ysabelle suddenly commented. She looks wild and cool! I bet
both men and women would be mesmerized by how hot she looks!
âIâm really digging your look!â Ysabelle could not help but express her adoration for Sophie.
They had spent a fortune on the concert costumes, so that was why the design looked sophisticated.
In order to match the five men in the band, Sophieâs costumes were all designed with a touch of
masculinity.
Yet, they did not overshadow her feminine beauty when she put them on.
Ysabelle could not turn her eyes away. âIâm sure youâll hold Uncle Tristan spellbound today!â I can
imagine how exhilarated heâll be after seeing the love of his life dressed like this!
âOh, please. Tristan has seen women from all walks of life,â Sophie said.
âBut youâre the apple of his eye!â Ysabelle exclaimed. Everyone knows that!
A few moments later, Sophie got onto the stage and began the rehearsal with the rest of the band
members. Ysabelle waited at the audience seat to keep them company, even though she was not a
part of the band.
It was half past four in the afternoon when they completed a simple run-through. They had no choice
but to stop the rehearsal as fans were seen entering the stadium.
Meanwhile, Tristan and Felix arrived at the venue through the VIP passage after handling some
matters at Lombard Group.
âYsabelle was here since noon?â Tristan knew how obsessed Ysabelle was with The Wheelers.
âI donât understand why she insisted on coming at noon since the concert will only begin in the evening.
She could have stayed home and taken a rest!â Felix said. Why does she put herself through all these?
âYou should know how crazy she is about The Wheelers.â
âI know. Iâm just a little annoyed. Itâs just a band. Does she have to behave like that?â Felix would never
admit he was jealous.
âYou better not say this in front of her,â Tristan warned. Or else, youâre going to get it from her. Have
you forgotten what happened during the university entrance exam?
Felix felt stumped and did not know what else to say. âMr. Tristan, what do you think of me?â
Tristan kept mum and glared at Felix. Here we go again.
âI might not be as capable as you are, but Iâm still a great guy. In Jipsdale, people think highly of me
and even address me as Mr. Northley, but why Ysabelle doesnât see the good in me?â Felix asked.
He just could not figure out why.
âIâve always treated her well, but she doesnât appreciate it. Does she not find me charming?â Felix
began to doubt himself and wondered if he should give up on her.
âThatâs your problem,â Tristan said frankly.
The harsh remark left Felix speechless.
Felix continued, âIf someone as emotionally distant as you can fall in love with another person, why
canât I? I just donât get it.â
âWhat do you mean? Are you implying I donât deserve to be in a relationship?â A cold glint flashed
across Tristanâs eyes.
Upon noticing that look on his face, Felix staggered. âThatâs just a casual remark. Donât take it to heart.
Being in a relationship with you is the best, of course. Itâs also amazing how you can handle a woman
like Sophie.â
âTalk more, and Iâll send you to Alendor after the concert,â Tristan threatened him. Iâll have to teach him
a lesson for badmouthing Sophie.
âAlendor? Please donât send me there. Iâm sorry for saying the wrong things!â Felix realized he had
stepped on his toes.
âStay there for a week! Go and soak up the sun and get tanned before coming back!â Tristan showed
no mercy.
âMr. Tristan, how can you do this to me because of a woman? I didnât say anything bad, did I?â Felix
nearly burst into tears. Me and my stupid mouth! Why on earth did I bring up Sophie? Whatâs wrong
with me?
When they arrived at the stadium, Tristan gave Felix the cold shoulder and went backstage.
Meanwhile, Sophie was doing her makeup. Upon noticing her look, Tristan was stunned.
The red costume she wore made her look seductive.
The artist who did her makeup further accentuated her facial features.
With the smokey eye look, Sophie appeared drastically different from her usual self.
After finishing her task, the makeup artist retreated, leaving the two in the room.
âTristan, do I look weird?â Sophie asked. Will he appreciate my look?
Tristan stared straight at the reflection of her face in the mirror for a few seconds.
âSophie, I donât want you to go on stage anymore. I donât want others to see you in this look,â he stated.
Upon hearing that, Sophie froze for a moment.
âYou look greatâabsolutely gorgeous. Now I get why people always say women can look much cooler
than men if they want to,â Tristan commented. Fans of The Wheelers have always been fanatics.
Theyâll definitely fall in love with Sophie should they see her rocking this look.
âYouâre just exaggerating, Tristan.â Sophie did not believe his words.
Tristan embraced her from the back.
âNot at all. I donât want you to go on stage. Iâm sure all five of them can still perform well in the concert!â
Tristan refused to allow anyone to see her in that look. No way!
Sophie turned around and planted a kiss on his lips.
âThatâs enough. Be good, okay? Iâll put on a mask later, so donât worry!â Sophie had specifically chosen
ten different masks to match her ten sets of costumes, and they all looked exquisite!
âDonât expect me to give you the green light with just one kiss!â Clearly, Tristan wanted Sophie to
appease him with more than a peck on the lips.