CHAPTER 283

“Oh, God! Does this mean that Hilbert has acknowledged Emily?”“The piano looks expensive.”“Hilbert

really treats Emily well.”“I’m so envious of her.”Megan, Brian and Grandma Jade were as dumbfounded

as everyone who was in attendance.Emily’s grin was so wide that the corner of her lips reached the

back of her ears.Only Janet, who was at a corner, had a deadpan expression as she looked at

everything that happened. She sluggishly held a cup of cocktail and leaned against the wall in the

corner.Emily beamed at Hilbert. “Thank you, Mr. Hilbert. I love this piano. I’ll definitely put more effort

into practicing my piano skills.” After she said that, she even bowed at him before intentionally looking

at the surroundings the moment she raised her eyes. I bet that Janet’s expression must be dark and

she is in low spirits. Haha! Haha!Upon hearing Emily’s words of appreciation, Hilbert and his assistant

exchanged an awkward glance.“Miss Emily, this piano is not for you.” As the assistant spoke, he waved

the piano score in his hand. “This piano score is your gift.”Right after he said that, Emily’s face instantly

paled while everyone who had expressed their envy toward her were silenced.Sweat beads appeared

on Megan’s temple as she walked up to Emily to console her. “A piano score is good too. It’s not

bad…”Emily forced a smile. “It’s rather nice. It shows that Mr. Hilbert values me and wants me to

continue practicing.”“This is exactly what Mr. Hilbert had in mind.” The assistant squeezed a

professional smile on his face.“What’s the purpose of you taking out this piano then, Mr. Hilbert?” Brian

was puzzled.Hilbert rose to his full height and calmly replied, “I’d like to have Miss Emily play a piece

according to the piano score.”Upon hearing that, Emily’s eyes brightened as she firmly nodded.

“Sure.”She had intended to play in front of the crowd so that everyone can witness her skills.Seeing

that Emily was excited, Hilbert quietly uttered, “You may perform now.”The next second, she walked up

to the piano and took a deep breath before sitting down. With her slender fingers placed on the piano

keys, she slowly closed her eyes and her body leaned forward slightly. Then, her long fingers

dexterously danced on the black and white keys while her body moved to the sound of the piano.She

had a smile on her face while her gaze was focused on the piano keys and from time to time, her eyes

flicked from the piano keys to the score while melodious music poured out from her fingertips.The piece

ended with all five fingers of her right hand simultaneously pressing on the keys. She then gently lifted

both her hands and placed them on her lap.After that, a rapturous applause broke out in the hall.“It’s

wonderful. It’s no wonder that Emily was chosen by Hilbert.”“Of course, she has been learning piano for

the last 10 years. Taking Sandfort City as an example, there isn’t anyone in our city who is able to

compete with her.”“That’s true. She surely is amazing.”Emily had a faint arc at the corner of her

lips.Confidently and elegantly, she stood in the hall while carefully asking, “Mr. Hilbert, what do you

think about it?”Hilbert nodded.Upon seeing that, happiness bloomed in her heart. However, her high

spirits barely lasted for two seconds before he shook his head.Just now, he repeatedly compared

Emily’s performance to the one by the girl named Sweet Tune in his mind and realized that there was a

stark difference between them.On top of that, the piece that Emily had just played was the same piece

that Sweet Tune performed on stage—‘Heaven on Earth’, which made the difference between them

even more obvious.Nevertheless, Emily’s skills were actually considered good.Her palm was coated

with a film of sweat. Without any idea as to why he suddenly shook his head, she carefully asked, “Did I

not play well?”“No.” He waved his hand before raising his eyes and asked in a low voice. “Do you really

like this piano?”Everyone was both stunned and surprised when they heard his question. What does he

mean by asking her this question? “Yeah, I kind of like it,” she whispered with her head lowered. It

would be great if Hilbert could give this piano to me. Everyone will be envious and jealous of me by

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