Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 125

Chapter 125: A Blank Memory Chapter 125: A Blank Memory Everyone mentally translated Logan’s words- With such blatant bias and a complete lack of discernment, how could someone like this be a judge?

Grandma Perry sneered.

“What a joke!

Do you think we’re all deaf?” Brody looked embarrassed, but he had no choice but to press on.

“Mr.

Reid, Madam, with all due respect, everyone here is an amateur and may not be able to judge properly.

As a professional judge, I naturally analyze performances from multiple angles.” “And in this piece, Bella’s control was undeniably superior…” Selina curved her lips into a faint smile.

“Oh?

Then perhaps Mr.

Taylor can explain how Miss Hayes’ performance was superior?

In terms of technique, my piece was more challenging.

In terms of fluidity, I believe the entire audience can attest to what they just heard.” “You-” Brody’s face turned red.

He struggled for an answer, but after a long pause, he failed to respond to Selina’s question.

Frustrated, he lashed out in anger.

“Miss Clark, I am a disciple of Mr.

Gavin Hill!

Are you questioning my professional expertise?!” Gavin!

The moment that name was spoken, the entire room fell silent.

He was the most celebrated pianist of the younger generation.

At just twenty-three years old, he had already won every major piano award in the world.

He was, without a doubt, the best.

And Brody was his student… No one dared to refute him now.

Seeing their reverence and admiration, Brody’s confidence soared.

“Miss Clark, I acknowledge that you have some talent, but you should learn humility.

Bella is your senior, someone who has dedicated years to rigorous practice.

What’s so hard about admitting you lost?” Selina blinked.

“Is that so?” “Of course.” Brody, now basking in his borrowed prestige, puffed up even more.

Gavin’s name truly worked wonders!

Feeling triumphant, Brody declared, “Since there are no objections, I officially announce the winner of this competition-Bella!

Miss Clark, you may now apolo-” “Bella wins?

I disagree.” Before Brody could finish the word “apologize,” a crisp male voice suddenly rang out from the doorway.

Brody’s brows furrowed.

Who dares interrupt me?

He turned, ready to reprimand the intruder-only for his face to change drastically the moment he saw who it was.

The entire room instinctively turned to look.

A tall, elegant figure stood against the light.

The man wore pristine white gloves, exuding the effortless grace of nobility-his presence was impossible to ignore.

“Who is that…?” “Did the lady of the house invite someone like him?” “He looks familiar… I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before…” The murmurs of curiosity quickly turned into gasps as someone suddenly shot up from their seat, eyes filled with astonishment.

“Gavin… That’s Gavin Hill!

My god, Madam, you actually managed to invite Mr.

Hill?!” The entire hall fell into stunned silence.

Gavin?!

Even the Queen of Country Y had invited him to perform at a state banquet-and he had declined.

Yet now, he had appeared at Grandma Perry’s birthday banquet?!

“Wait… What did Gavin just say?

Did anyone catch it?” “He said… he doesn’t agree that Bella won.” Bella’s face drained of color in an instant.

Gavin curved his lips into a polite smile and offered a gentlemanly bow.

“Madam, I apologize for arriving unannounced.

If I’ve caused any inconvenience, I ask for your understanding.” Grandma Perry, of course, bore no grudge.

“May I ask what brings Mr.

Hill to my home?” Gavin let out a helpless chuckle.

“I’m here to take my mischievous little sister home.” The crowd exchanged puzzled glances.

Sister?

No one had ever heard of Gavin having a sister.

Was she from a branch of the Hill Family?

Who could be so lucky…?

Logan’s eyes narrowed slightly, while Selina’s throat tightened.

“However,” Gavin continued, his voice suddenly cooling as he shifted his gaze to Brody, “before that, there’s something I need to clarify.” His piercing stare locked onto Brody.

“I listened to both performances just now.

And you-” His voice was smooth, yet carried an unmistakable authority.

“You claim that Bella’s performance was superior?” The room fell into an eerie silence.

Cold sweat trickled down Brody’s back.

His lips trembled as he stammered, “Y-Yes… Teacher, I only thought Bella’s performance had more spirit, so…” “What a joke!” Gavin cut him off mercilessly.

“Bella’s playing was stiff and lifeless.

She had no grasp of the piece’s meaning.

Her high notes were disjointed, and her low notes lacked fluidity.

By what standard are you even judging?!” Brody and Bella turned deathly pale, their bodies wavering as if they were about to collapse.

Bella clenched her fists, biting her lip in humiliation.

She never expected Gavin to be this blunt!

Even if… even if she wasn’t as skilled as Selina, so what?

She was the eldest daughter of the Hayes Family!

This honor was supposed to belong to her!

Gavin let out a cold scoff.

“With those ears of yours, I see no reason for you to remain my student.” He was going to expel him?!

Brody’s expression contorted in sheer panic.

He was much older than Gavin and had shamelessly begged the Hill Family to let him become Gavin’s disciple.

Over the years, his status as Gavin’s student had brought him countless benefits.

If he were expelled now… “No, no!

Teacher, please listen to me!” Brody shook his head frantically.

“I… I do know that Miss Clark’s performance was superior.

But-but Selina seduced the judges during the piano competition four years ago!

I just couldn’t stand someone like her taking shortcuts!” “It wasn’t personal!

Selina is shameless-I was simply standing up for those contestants who lost unfairly back then…” Selina paused, turning to look at Gavin.

-She had no memories from four years ago.

But what about Gavin?

Did he know something?

Gavin’s expression flickered momentarily before he let out a mocking laugh.

“Seduced the judges?” Brody nodded frantically.

“Y-Yes!

Selina tried to bribe and seduce the judges to secure her spot in the semifinals!

She was caught red-handed!

Before that, she had also bribed other judges to guarantee her advancement.” “I-I did all this to cleanse the piano world of filth like her-” “Brody.” Gavin suddenly interrupted, his voice frigid.

His sharp gaze locked onto Brody as he asked coldly: “My sister, who grew up under my guidance, could win a championship effortlessly.

Why would she need to seduce the judges at your piano competition?” The banquet hall fell into absolute silence.

No one immediately processed the weight of his words.

Sister…?

Who was Gavin talking about?

What sister?

Then, realization struck like a lightning bolt.

Gasps filled the room.

He was saying Selina was his sister?!

Brody’s eyes widened in utter disbelief.

His pupils constricted, his entire face twisted in shock.

“What?!

No-that’s impossible…!” “Impossible?” Gavin’s tone was laced with scorn.

“Unfortunately for you, Selina is my sister.” His eyes gleamed with contempt as he looked at Brody.

“If Selina wanted to enter the piano world, all she had to do was come to me.

Why would she ever need to seduce you?

What a ridiculous claim.” Selina was Gavin’s sister… The realization repeated over and over in Brody’s mind like a cruel, inescapable echo.

And then, he understood-he was finished.

All for the sake of currying favor with Bella, he had offended someone he should have never crossed.

Bella’s face turned ashen as well, her breath hitching, her entire body trembling as she struggled not to scream.

How was this possible?!

Wasn’t Selina just the unwanted bastard cast aside by the Clark Family?

How could she possibly be Gavin’s sister?!

What now?

What should she do?!

She had lost to Selina in piano… she had been publicly humiliated by Gavin… what was she supposed to do now?!

The admiration in the guests’ eyes toward Bella had completely disappeared-replaced by disdain.

“To think she mocked Gavin’s sister for being inferior to her… Bella just embarrassed herself beyond words.” “I envy Selina… having a brother like that.” “Mrs.

Hayes, take your disgraceful daughter away already.

Does she really want to stand there and risk further angering Mr.

Hill?” Bella’s limbs felt weak-she wished she could just pass out on the spot.

Seeing her on the verge of collapse, Mrs.

Hayes hurried over to help her leave.

But just as they were about to step away, Logan’s calm voice rang out.

“Mrs.

Hayes, hold on.” His tone was indifferent, yet carried undeniable weight.

“Since Selina’s piano skills have proven to be superior, then I’d like to ask-why was Bella declared the champion four years ago?”