CHAPTER 8: CHAPTER 8: LOOKING A BIT OLD

A few people joined forces, quickly pushing July Quinn into the eye of the storm.

Everyone looked at July Quinn, and she sneered coldly.

But she still took the microphone: "Fine, I’ll sing."

"ABCDEFG..."

July Quinn started singing, leaving everyone in the room stunned for a moment, then they covered their bellies and laughed.

Because what July Quinn sang was the children’s song "ABC."

It is indeed a song in English, but singing this song in such an occasion is childish and low-class.

Perhaps feeling that the woman who once accompanied him suddenly became the laughing stock, dropping his own prestige as well, Nathan Jacobs quickly stepped forward, trying to take the microphone from July Quinn’s hand.

"Enough, stop singing!"

But July Quinn, with one hand being pulled, deftly tossed the microphone to her other hand and continued singing.

Suddenly, her tune and lyrics shifted: "Chillout, watchayelling’for..."

As her tone changed, the once lively room went silent.

She sang an old song, "Complicated," with both an authentic tone and rhythm.

Moreover, her voice was unique, carefree and natural, and the lyrics accused Nathan of becoming hypocritical, surprisingly captivating everyone in the room.

Soon, any ridicule and mockery on faces disappeared, replaced with utter shock aimed at July Quinn.

Especially Nathan Jacobs, who besides being shocked, also showed signs of investigation.

Soon, July Quinn concluded her performance.

"Not exhibiting something doesn’t mean it can’t be done."

As she put down the microphone, she gave Nina Quinn a meaningful glance.

Nina had intended to embarrass July, but was unexpectedly countered by her.

At this moment, she was full of resentment, but she couldn’t storm out; today’s celebration party was held for her after all.

"July, I didn’t expect you’ve really learned to sing this song? You weren’t this fluent when practicing at home before."

With a few words, she quickly tried to downplay July’s spotlight.

"So that’s why she was secretly practicing at home all along."

"No wonder her tone and rhythm are so accurate."

As Nina anticipated, those around lost their initial surprise towards July Quinn.

Even Nathan Jacobs withdrew his complex curious gaze.

"Alright, July, you worked hard practicing songs to celebrate my gold prize in the piano competition. Come, let me toast you with this drink..."

After steering the public opinion, Nina handed a glass of champagne to July.

"Nina, failing to suppress me, did you spike this drink then?"

July took the champagne, but instead of drinking, she meticulously inspected it.

Nina’s smile froze, slightly annoyed.

"July, surely you’re not paranoid? We’re sisters after all! If I spiked your drink, wouldn’t we both be embarrassed?"

"That’s good then, no need to get so worked up, it causes wrinkles. You’re already looking a bit old..."

Nina was extremely furious, almost tearing off her fake facade.

But before she could erupt, July Quinn downed the champagne.

"I drank your toast, can I leave now?"

But Nina grabbed her: "July, the party just started. If you leave now, what will others say about us as sisters?"

At this point, Nina’s anger vanished, seemingly sincere in her intention to keep July Quinn.

"Isn’t our discord widely known?" July Quinn sneered at Nina.

Nina: "..."

She suspected July was deliberately sabotaging her, and it was evident.

Then Holly Houston joined the persuasion.

"Tonight we organized many games to celebrate Nina winning gold at the piano competition. This is just the first activity!"

"Yeah, you’re already here, why not stay and join us?"

Nina and Holly pleaded fervently, urging July to remain.

Indeed, the champagne July drank was tampered with.

Once the drug took effect, July would inevitably display an R-rated scene.

This was Nina’s true purpose for inviting July to Blue Jazz today—to let Nathan see July as promiscuous, destroying his hopes.

But now the drug hasn’t taken effect, how could Nina let her leave?

With Holly’s help, they finally persuaded July to stay.

However, to Nina’s bewilderment, not only did the expected R-rated scene fail to materialize, but she felt her body suddenly growing warm...