Forbidden Passion
Chapter 116 A Piano Surprise

Vanessa was sent to the hospital by Theodore. With no time to spare, she couldn't find anyone to come to the rescue. If something went wrong with the show, Reynolds Group would likely become a laughingstock. She looked down at her dress and noticed a few drops of blood that hadn't yet congealed beneath the hem. She couldn't go on stage like this. Searching on the dressing table, she found a pair of eyebrow scissors. Bending down, she gripped the corner of her skirt and used the scissors to cut a slit. Then, with a firm grip on both sides of the slit, she tore it apart.

The sound of fabric tearing filled the air as she tore off the bloodstained part of her skirt and threw it into the trash bin. Then, she turned around and hurried towards stage 3.

Just as she sat on the piano stool, the previous performance had already ended. Amidst thunderous applause, the lift slowly ascended.

A beam of light descended from above as Phoebe gently closed her eyes, letting go of all distractions. Her hands hovered over the piano keys. When the lift stopped, her fingers landed, and ethereal notes resonated through the silent stage.

She played not "Marriage of Love" but "Love Song."

Phoebe slightly lowered her gaze, as if glowing. Her hands brushed the keys, and the sound of the piano flowed gently.

"Love Song" was even more challenging than "Marriage of Love." As long as she played it smoothly, it would be enough to impress most of the audience. But not for Phoebe.

Her piano skills were highly accomplished. Even at the fastest tempo, she showed no signs of panic. The dense melodies poured out, intensifying the emotions and making the listeners' hearts surge along.

In the audience, when Christopher saw the woman sitting at the piano was Phoebe, he was stunned. He quickly searched the audience to find Theodore's expression, wondering if Theodore would be as shocked as he was.

Phoebe had been married into the Reynolds family for three years, and they had never known she could play the piano, let alone so brilliantly.

Unable to find Theodore, Christopher immediately took out his phone and started recording a video of Phoebe on the stage. He wanted to share it with Theodore.

As the piece came to an end, the boiling emotions gradually subsided. It wasn't until Phoebe withdrew her hands and stood in the light, bowing towards the audience, that everyone snapped out of their trance. They were all too stunned. Such piano skills could only belong to a master.

Brandon in the audience was extremely satisfied. He was the first to applaud, and then the thunderous applause resounded and continued.

Phoebe left the stage, and it wasn't until she returned backstage that she realized her palms were full of sweat, and her hands were trembling slightly. She did it. She didn't embarrass herself!

A cup of coffee was handed to her, and Phoebe followed the hand's gaze to see Edward. She wasn't surprised at all.

"Thank you!" Phoebe accepted the coffee, took a sip, and felt the warm liquid flow into her stomach, relaxing her entire being. Edward handed her a handkerchief. "Phoebe, wipe the sweat off your face. You played beautifully." "Everything was perfect, and everyone was amazed by you." Edward's eyes were shining brightly, like a fan of hers.

"I haven't heard you play the piano for a long time, and your skills are still superb, just like before. If your teacher were here, she would also be very happy."

Phoebe said, "I just stepped in temporarily, luckily I didn't mess it up."

"You are too modest."

Phoebe didn't say anything else, she just looked up at him and smiled, and this scene happened to be captured by a camera hidden in the dark. Less than a minute later, the photo appeared on Theodore's phone.