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Chapter 1484

Chapter 1484

But Serena's triumph lasted all of two fleeting seconds before her mind raced back to a scene at

school. Mr. Albright, in a very public setting, had proclaimed that Arabella's chess prowess was his

tutelage at work, and even floated the idea of Arabella succeeding him.

If Arabella truly was his protege, given their mentor-mentee bond, it stood to reason that Mr. Albright

would likely extend an invite to his birthday bash.

With that thought, Serena's mood soured. It seemed Arabella's luck was infuriatingly good, having

stumbled upon Mr. Albright's guidance.

Without that stroke of fortune, Arabella probably wouldn't even know chess.

Her thoughts stewing, Serena's fingers danced over her phone, sending a WhatsApp message to

Martin.

[Martin, got an invite to Mr. Albright's birthday bash? I heard he's always been low-key, celebrating

quietly. Never threw a big shindig like he's doing this time. I'm head over heels for the violin, you know.

I heard a bunch of venerable old-timers will be there. Hope I can get a chance to bump into Jamie

Noelle and earn a few pointers. I'm not a true Collins, as you well know. If I had a real talent, I'd be in

your league, Martin, and your folks might even warm up to me. I don't want the Collins family to pull

strings for me. I want to impress Jamie Noelle with my violin skills, making her want to mentor me.

Martin, can you help me out?]

After sending the message, Serena got a case of goosebumps.

At the last inter-university competition, Alma had bowled over the judges with her violin, earning heaps

of praise for her natural gift. Perhaps that snob thought she was the bee's knees and got cocky. She

even dared to challenge Arabella to a face-off onstage.

But Arabella's performance was crushing, garnering rave reviews.

Serena thought, if she could get Jamie Noelle's tutelage, her violin skills would eclipse both Arabella

and Alma, and she'd be the rising star of the violin world.

Then, not just the Collins family, but everyone would look at her differently, including her aunt.

Even without the "daughter of the Collins family" label, as a maestro of the violin, she'd waltz into high

society.

As for Martin, well, by then, who knew if he'd even be in her league!

With that thought, Serena allowed herself a smug smile.

Eugene Albright's birthday party was set on his private estate, rivaling a 5-star resort in grandeur and

beauty.

The invitation stated 7 p.m., but the road to the estate was already lined with luxury cars worth millions

before the time. Their occupants were clearly people of wealth and stature.

The majestic gates stood wide open, the butler and a cadre of eight servants lined up to welcome the

arriving guests.

Unable to sit still in the main house, Eugene himself took up a spot by the entrance, awaiting his

guests.

He glanced at his watch constantly; it was nearly 7 o'clock. Those old codgers hadn't shown up yet, nor

had Arabella sent him any message. He wondered if she had arrived.

With that thought, he kept peering out the gates.

The first to enter were Mr. Gardner and his granddaughter.