NovelEndChapter 269 Serena borrowed their phone to go through the online rumors.
But before she could say anything, Ruth had already slung an arm over her shoulder. "Yes, she is indeed Hugh's wife. But that's far from her only identity.
"Instead of listening to misleading media reports, why don't you just look up 'Serena Jansen' and 'violin'? See for yourselves whether she's qualified to be a judge." With that, Ruth linked arms with Serena and led her into a private dining room, steering them away from the gossip.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe two ladies were taken aback.
If Serena was this confident, then something was definitely off about the rumors. Curious, they did a quick search.
"Oh my god! That famous piece from years ago—she composed it when she had just cof age?" "I can't believe I didn't recognize her! That composition is even in my violin practice book! I never paid attention to the composer's name!" They exchanged a glance, then immediately posted the truth online.
Meanwhile, Wendy was smugly watching as the intebuzzed with people claiming Serena only got in through connections, dragging down the credibility of the Javerton City Violin Competition.
But in the next moment, the clarification post shot to the top. The two ladies even snapped a photo of Serena leaving the restaurant after her meal, just to back up their claims.
"The trash media can keep making things up if they want, but here's the truth. Ms. Serena is a renowned composer! You don't even recognize the champion of the new-generation violinist from a few years ago! "Stop saying that she got to be a judge through connections!" "Please! She paid for her own six-figure meal. Does that sound like someone who needs to rely on a man? She's the heiress of Jansen Group-she's more than capable on her own! "Also, side note, she's super gentle in person. Even after hearing us gossiping, she just smiled and explained everything." The two ladies were socialites with tons of followers as they frequently shared glimpses of high society life. Now that both of them were defending Serena and affectionately calling her Ms. Serena, the narrative flipped instantly.
"Wait a minute-now I remember why her nsounds so familiar! The composer of that piece in my practice book is also Serena Jansen!" "Any piece that makes it into a practice book is a classic! And let's be real-winning the new-generation violin competition back then meant something. It was way more prestigious than these recent competitions, which are full of vef nepotism." "Jansen Group is one of the oldest established enterprises. Does their heiress really need to 'cling to a man' to get ahead?" "Who even started this rumor? Honestly, she and Hugh are a perfect match. The haters must be seething with jealousy behind their screens." "The jealousy is so strong I can smell it through my screen. Yikes." Seeing more and more people defending Serena, Wendy's face turned red with fury. She threw her phone against the wall.
"Who's jealous? You're the jealous ones! So, she composed a piece, what's the big deal?" She smashed the entire room, everything in sight, unti she finally cooled down slightly After a long while, her rationality started creeping back in.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmGritting her teeth, she dialed Kade's number. "Ms. Winter! Do you know if Serena has any weaknesses?
"She humiliatedat the competition! You're a violinist fam Luna Orchestra and I'm your student! How could she treatlike this?"
Kade had lost all her connections after being kicked out of Luna m Orchestra. She had been struggling to find work and could barely make ends meet. Hearing Wendy's request, she almost hung up the phone on the spot. But then- she hesitated.
Serena was the reason she got removed. And Ruth had ruined her reputation, leaving her with no job prospects.
Why not use Wendy to get revenge?
Kade's voice turned cold and sharp. "Serena was only able to return to this industry because of Ruth If you take care of Ruth, what connections does Serena have left? Once she's cut off from the industry, how can she possibly go against you?" Wendy's eyes gleamed with understanding. She murmured to herself, "That makes sense. Ruth, huh?" She couldn't do anything to Serena since she was Hugh's wife.
But Ruth? Surely she could deal with her.
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