FakeNovelChapter 1359 Chapter 1359: As Scarlette sat bathed in the warm glow of the stage lights, witnessing the smiles that graced the faces of her parents and guests, she suddenly realized that all the preceding frustration and arduous labor had been utterly worthwhile.
Scarlette straightened her spine, immersing herself completely in the music.
Kenji, seated among the audience, observed the young woman with an intensity that bordered on fascination. Perhaps it was the enchanting melody that softened the edges of his emotions, causing him to perceive her as more beautiful than anything else in that moment.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtUpon the conclusion of the piece, Scarlette gracefully exited the stage amidst a shower of applause. After extending her birthday wishes to her mother, she surveyed the room, only to find Kenji conspicuously absent.
"Mom, where's Kenji?" Alicia, seemingly privy to sunspoken knowledge, chuckled softly.
"He may be in the VIP lounge." A triumphant glint entered Scarlette's eyes. With a mischievous lilt in her step, she adjusted the hem of her dress and set off to find him.
Kenji, having just concluded a phone call, was emerging from the room when he spotted Scarlette hurrying toward him down the hallway. She resembled a vibrant flower, pulsating with life and energy. He found himself inexplicably drawn to her, a powerful urge to possess this captivating bloom taking root within him.
As she drew closer, Scarlette felt her heart pounding against her ribs, a desperate longing to fling herself into Kenji's embrace. However, at the last moment, she steeled her resolve and resisted the impulse. Halting a mere step away, Scarlette looked up at him with a proud smile.
Atе$т ¢#αрtêяs In gal"What did you think? Wasn't I remarkable today?" Kenji, though aware of her underlying motives, chose to indulge her for the tbeing, retracting the hand he had unconsciously extended toward her.
"Indeed, you were quite something." Scarlette beamed.
"Then you must admireeven more now." "Yes." Kenji struggled to suppress the burgeoning desire within him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Are you returning htonight?" "Yes," she replied.
"I must celebrate my mother's birthday with my father Will you be joining us?
she "No," he declined. Having already attended the birthday festivities, he had no inclination to intrude upon their family celebration. It would undoubtedly prove to be far too cumbersome. Scarlette's smile faltered.
"Do you not enjoy my company? Why are you not spending more twith me?" "Am I obligated to spend every waking moment by your side?" he retorted.
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