Ex-Husband Got Crazy When I Disappear

Chapter 9 As soon as the thought crossed his mind .

Hayden brushed it aside .

No , back then , Yvonne was still in the country .

The one who stayed by my side should have been Joanna But Yvonnes performance is really shocking .

She seems to have transformed completely , no longer the woman I remember always in tears , using our parents authority to threaten me .

me point , the entire venue fell silent .

Everyone held their breath , soaking in the lively music .

It wasnt grand or sweeping but it had a unique warmth that captivated everyone .

Even when the piece ended , the crowd still stayed lost in thought , 1 rose slowly , and suddenly , applause pierced the silence from the audience .

I instinctively searched for its source .

In the dim light , Marion was facing my way could he be the one clapping ! Right then , as if led by Markin , the crowd caught on and joined in .

In a heartbeat , the venue burst into cheers and applause .

Absolutely incredible ! 1 didnt expect Mrs.

Parker to be so talented .

Never knew she had this in her .

Truly , appearances can be deceiving .

Mr.

Parker is really lucky ! I caught snippets of those comments and couldnt help but think these folks were just opportunistic .

Just a moment a me embarrass myself ; now they were calling me Mrs.

Parker with respect ? ago , they seemed eager to see Lucy was the first to rush over and grab my arm , her smile as bright as ever , Yvonne , that was a stunning performance .

You were absolutely radiant up there , and you had everyone completely captivated ! Lets go , I said , and we made our way offstage together .

Right away , I noticed Nevin , looking a bit pale .

Someones about to lose his head .

Well , didnt you just say youd show her some respect ? Lucy said , not missing Nevins pale face .

Decapitating him might be a bit drastic , but a litle respect was definitely disable .

Nevin trembled , shooting me a reluctant glance .

Youre lying Why did you claim you couldnt play before ? I never said I couldnt .

I met his gaze colilly .

You ! Nevin , realizing he had messed up , didnt want to lose face in from of everysine .

He quickly turned to Hayden for support .

Look at Yvonne .

Shes just stirring up trouble .

Hayden , who usually had Nevins back , shot him a glare and snapped , Enough ! Isnt this humiliating enough for you ? Nevin clammed up right away .

I was a bit surprised , but I didnt dwell on it .

Knowing Nevin would definitely bite his words , I turned to Hayden and asked , I played the song , and everyone witnessed it .

So , the pianos mine , right ? Earlier , Hayden had mentioned giving that plans to Joanna .

If he decided to bid against me , my chances of winning would be pretty much gone Hayden frowned and glanced at Joanna , who was standing behind him .

Since Yvonne likes it , why dont we Joanna started , feigning understanding .

But Yasir cut in , To be fair , how about Ms.

Charlotte plays a piece tool Whoever does can keep it .

What do you guys think ? He was genuinely curious to see which of the two ladies with Hayden would win Instantly , Joannas smile froze , and all eyes in the room turned to her , including Haydens .

If Hayden found out I was faking it , I would be done for , she thought , her face draining of color as she scrambled for an excuse .

My hands been bothering me , so I think Ill pass on playing Whats wrong ? Hayden asked , his eyes narrowing with a hint of concern .

Its nothing serious .

Just a small burn from making your soup this morning , Joanna replied , attempting to hide her hand behind her back .

I listened to their conversation , my stomach twisting into knots .

Lucy rolled her eyes dramatically , Oh , come on , theyre so mushy .

Its getting on my nerves .

1/2 Dreame -Read Romanes CL- 2:20 PM Chapter 9 Just then , the auction manager sauntered over , and Lucy and I followed him out .

Mrs.

Parker , our boss said the pianos not up for auction anymore , and its a gift for you , the manager said with a smile .

A gift for me ? I was surprised Who could be so gerterous ! Lucys eyes widened .

Whos your boss ? The manager gestured over our shoulders Mrs.

Parker , he is waiting for you right over there .

I frowned , my curiosity piqued , but all I could see was a tall figure .

I couldnt make out who it was .

Go check it out .

Ill wait here for you .

Lucy noticed too and smiled mischievously as she nudged me .

She was never a fan of me chasing after Hayden , and whenever another guy was around me , she got really excited.

Dont go too far , I reminded her before making my way over .

As the distance closed , I recognized him instantly .

Mr.

Warner ? I exclaimed , surprised this piano belonged to Marlon ? Marlon seemed to have been waiting for me for a while .

When he saw me approaching , a faint smile appeared in his deep eyes .

That piece carlier was truly captivating .

This piano deserves the right owner .

Youre too kind .

I cant accept a piano worth over 8 million without a reason , 1 replied , shaking my head .

I knew there was no such thing as a free lunch , and Marlon wasnt the kind of guy to make deals at a loss He seemed to sense my hesitation and offered a reassuring smile .

Tve heard your family is strong in the electronics industry , backed by a solid research team .

If youre willing to share some of those resources with me , then this piano isnt just a freebie .

So youre looking to collaborate ? I arched an eyebrow , genuinely taken aback .

Yes , with my new job at Parker Group starting tomorrow , things were getting complicated .

What do you think ? Is this big gesture enough for you ? Marion asked , still smiling .

That hit home for me .

If I was serious about divorcing Hayden and breaking clean from the Jacksons , I needed to carve out my own identity in this town .

I hadnt quite figured out my path yet , but Marlons proposal offered a fresh chance .

After pondering for a moment , I gave a nod , With an offer like that , how could I say not Then its settled .

Marlon said , looking pleased with my answer .

Wed had a quick chat earlier , but I hadnt really taken him in .

Now , standing closer , I realized Marlon seemed familiar , though I couldnt pinpoint where Id seen him .

Mr.

Warner , do we know each other from somewhere ? I inquired , trying to sound casual .

Marlons handsome face froze a bit , disappointment flickered in his eyes before he quickly masked it .

If you cant place it , then we havent met .

No need to dwell on it .

His response was a bit strange , and I was tempted to press for more .

But just then , I caught sight of Hayden striding towards us , his face clouded with a stormy look .

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