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“Ms. Quillen… Ms. Quillen… Ms. Quillen?” Lexi called out repeatedly, finally

managing to pull Mackenzie back from the sorrowful, haunting world she had

been lost in.

“Huh?” Mackenzie gasped softly, realizing her heart was racing, and her body

felt stiff as if she’d just woken from a disturbingly vivid nightmare.

“Ms. Quillen, are you alright?” Lexi quickly pulled out a handkerchief, gently

wiping the cold sweat from Mackenzie’s forehead.

“I’m not sure what happened… I was listening to Maestro Moretti’s

performance, and it felt like I was completely immersed in the world of the

play. It was so real…” Mackenzie admitted, still a little shaken. What scared her

most was the fear that the vision she saw might come true one day–that

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she and Emmanuel would be separated by life and death.

“Yeah, Maestro Moretti is incredible. I felt like I was transported too. The

dtmosphere she created was just breathtaking!” Lexi admitted, still in awe.

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Mackenzie wondered for a moment if Lexi had experienced the same vision,

but seeing no signs of distress on her friend’s face, she figured it was unlikely.

As the opera concluded, the audience erupted into applause and cheers.

“Wow, she truly is the queen of opera. That was extraordinary!”

“No doubt about it. Her voice is ethereal; no one else in the world can sing like

Maestro Moretti.”

“This was worth every moment! I’m going home to grab something else to

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donate.”

“Yeah, we can’t ignore the call of such a great talent!”

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The crowd was either left wanting more or completely awestruck. It was clear

that despite the modest setting, Isabella’s performance had been another

resounding success. Yet, like many others, Mackenzie realized that even

though she had just watched Isabella perform, she couldn’t recall her

appearance at all. Isabella was like an elusive legend.

Just as Mackenzie and Lexi were about to leave, the woman always dressed

in red appeared again, this time with an entourage.

“Ms. Mackenzie, my master requests your presence,” Lady Rosa announced.

Mackenzie was momentarily taken aback. She hadn’t expected Isabella to

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send someone for her specifically.

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“We’ll go together then,” Mackenzie responded, ready to follow. But Lady Rosa

extended a hand to stop the others, smiling. “My master has invited only Ms.

Mackenzie. The rest of you will have to wait here.”

“Ms. Quillen!” Lexi called out, her voice tinged with concern. Though she didn’t

say anything outright, her eyes clearly warned Mackenzie to be cautious.

First, Lady Rosa had a reputation for being unpredictable–no one knew

where her true loyalties lay. And secondly, Isabella was still Teddy’s sister,

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which meant she could be a potential enemy; for Mackenzie to meet her

alone could be dangerous.

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and the others. “Don’t worry. It’s an honor to be invited by Maestro Moretti. I’ll

just have a chat with her and be right back.”

Lexi still looked uneasy, glancing over at Rhett, who stood not far away, arms

crossed. He, however, seemed confident in the saintess‘ decision.

Soon enough, Mackenzie followed Lady Rosa and her group into a quiet,

secluded room.

“Please, Mackenzie.” Lady Rosa gestured for her to enter while she and the

others remained outside.

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Many women might have felt some fear or hesitation at this point, but

Mackenzie pushed the door open without a second thought, walking in

calmly.

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Inside the room stood a woman still clad in her opera costume, her makeup

yet to be removed. Her face resembled a peach blossom, with brows like ink

brushstrokes and lips the color of rich crimson, exuding an air of otherworldly

elegance.

“Mackenzie Quillen. Greetings, Maestro Moretti!” Mackenzie knew that

performers of the classical arts often appreciated traditional manners, so

she adopted a more refined and formal tone.

“Please, have a seat, Ms. Quillen.” Isabella was straightforward, gesturing for

Mackenzie to sit across from her without any unnecessary formalities.

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Mackenzie sat down gracefully, watching as Isabella personally poured her a

cup of freshly brewed tea.

Please, enjoy.” Isabella motioned politely.

Mackenzie glanced at the cup before picking it up with a smile. “It’s truly an

honor to drink tea prepared by yourself, Maestro Moretti.” With that, she took

a sip.

Isabella watched her closely, a faint smile tugging at her lips. She suddenly

commented, “Ms. Quillen, you truly are a natural beauty. You’re the second

most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen in my life.”

“You flatter me, Maestro!” Mackenzie placed the cup back down, then

followed up with a question, “Was the first, perhaps, Yuna?”

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Isabella shook her head and replied candidly, “Yuna is beautiful, no doubt, but

she falls a bit short. Even I pale in comparison to you, Ms. Quillen.”

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As she spoke, Isabella stood up. Mackenzie quickly followed, not wanting to

breach any formalities, and responded, “Maestro Moretti, you’re being too

kind!”

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“I’m not exaggerating.” Isabella’s tone remained lofty but sincere, free from

any hint of pretension. With her back to Mackenzie, she said, “In terms of

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beauty, the only one who could rival you was Jane Tanner, once the first of

Zoyince’s Four Beauties.”

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Mackenzie froze for a moment, then quickly responded, “You place me too

high, Maestro. I could never compare. But,

if I may ask, are you Jane Tanner’s

sister, Isabella Tanner?”

Isabella turned, nodding openly. “That’s right. And Teddy is my second older

brother.”

A chill ran through Mackenzie. She immediately began to speculate on

Isabella’s intentions. However, Isabella didn’t seem like the type to play

games. She smiled, straightforward as ever. “Ms. Quillen, you see my brother

as an enemy. Weren’t you afraid I might try to harm you? And yet, you drank

the tea I offered without hesitation.”

Mackenzie smiled calmly. “If you truly wanted to harm me, I’d have no way

out. So, I figured it was better to face the situation head–on.”

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Isabella smiled too. “You have courage. I admire that.”

“It’s my honor to receive such praise from you, Maestro Moretti!” Mackenzie

ave a slight bow as a gesture of respect, then asked, “May I inquire why you

asked to see me? Is there something you wish to advise or warn me about?”

“You’re sharp and straightforward, so I’ll be just as candid.” Isabella motioned

for Mackenzie to sit again, and once they were both seated, she asked, “I’ve

heard that you and Emmanuel are planning to remove my brother from his

position as chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. And you intend to take

that seat yourself?”

Mackenzie was momentarily taken aback by how directly Isabella addressed

the matter. “Yes,” she finally replied, deciding that honesty was the best

approach. After all, there was no point in hiding something so obvious.

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“Why?” Isabella pressed, her expression serious. “I want to hear the truth, not

empty excuses.” Her voice was calm, devoid of any threat, but it was clear

that if Mackenzie didn’t provide a satisfactory answer, the situation could turn

angerous very quickly.

“Because Teddy isn’t a good man. If he stays in power, many people will

continue to suffer. His leadership is harmful to the growth of Chanaea’s

business sector.” Mackenzie’s straightforwardness seemed to please Isabella,

as it showed she wasn’t wasting time with deception.

“Is that so?” Isabella asked, her smile turning slightly mischievous as she

observed Mackenzie’s reaction. “So, Ms. Quillen, are you confident that you

can do a better job than my brother if you take his place?”

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