Chapter 414 She’s Performing

Blair lifted her eyes, looking drained.

Finished

Genevieve gave Justin a soft smile. “Mrs. Jenson wasn’t feeling too great, so I walked her over.”

“Thanks, Ms. Lichtenstein.”

Justin’s impression of Genevieve instantly improved.

Russell hurried up, pulling Blair into his arms, his voice full of worry. “Darling, are you okay? Why are you suddenly not feeling well? Did the food here upset your stomach?”

“I’m fine. I just… ran into Tilda in the restroom.”

After thinking for a bit, Blair decided it was better to say it out loud.

Russell stiffened. “What?! Tilda? So you–”

Before he could ask for details, the lights dropped again.

The crowd began whispering.

“What’s going on? Another show?”

“Don’t they usually perform once an hour? It hasn’t even been 40 minutes.”

“Maybe the system is glitching?”

The manager’s voice came over the mic, “Ladies and gentlemen, please stay calm. We have a surprise show for you tonight. This wasn’t planned, but you won’t want to miss this young lady. Next up, let’s welcome the world champion, the artist X–Tilda Jenson!”

Tilda?! She’s performing here at Starlight Dining?!

Everyone went silent in shock.

Only Genevieve felt a sinking feeling in her gut.

No way. Is Tilda truly going to do that?!

After making the announcement, the manager slipped offstage. He dabbed his forehead with a handkerchief and threw Theo an okay sign.

Finished

Normally, nothing off–script was allowed. It was Starlight Dining’s trial run, and the place was full of VIPs from Slosa. Any mistake could ruin not only Starlight Dining but Sky Dining as well. Nobody could bear that responsibility. But Theo, the boss’ son, kept backing Tilda up, and she insisted on playing the piano. The manager had no choice but to let it happen. If it had just been her, he could’ve refused. But with Theo giving the order, he didn’t dare. If something failed, Theo would take the blame. But if the manager upset Theo, and Theo tattled to the chairman, his career would be over.

“All ready, Queen. Just as you asked. Go for it.”

Theo was clueless about what went on while Tilda was in the restroom. But if she wanted to play piano on stage, he would back her up as her loyal sidekick. He’d make it happen. He’d never heard her play before. Maybe it would sound like heaven itself.

The Comet Squad all watched her with eager eyes.

Tilda folded her arms, then let them drop. She pressed her lips together and walked toward the stage.

Her calm, deep eyes reflected the pale moonlight spilling across the stage. Right then, she seemed wrapped in an almost sacred glow. Her beauty was breathtaking.

Everyone was stunned, staring at her as she took the stage. Her skin looked flawless, and her clothes were casual. With one flick of her long hair, she exuded a carefree confidence no one else could imitate. She tilted her delicate face slightly upward, a faint smile playing on her lips. Her eyes seemed to draw anyone in, yet radiated a cold, dangerous edge.

She was so young, gorgeous, and captivating.

Under the spotlight, she owned the stage.

All eyes were on her. She was born for the center. Once their eyes found her, they couldn’t look away.

The Comet Squad sat there in awe when they looked at Tilda.

Finished

They already knew their captain was incredible. But they never imagined she could glow like that on stage. In the lights, she looked brilliant and irresistible.

That was nothing like the Tilda who had led them through cyber battles. The one they saw before was the queen of the dark web. But now? She was queen of the stage.

The Jensons never expected Tilda to appear that way when she walked on stage and took her seat at the piano. It was beyond words. Even Justin, a world–famous pianist, had never experienced something like that on stage. The shock Tilda delivered was on a whole different level. It felt like the piano spirit itself had chosen her. When her hands flew across the keys, she turned into a cold, commanding queen.