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The moment Zoe’s hands landed on the piano keys, her usually indifferent aura changed completely.
She pressed the keys with her left hand and picked out notes with her right, which, in harmony with the melody of the left hand. transposed the right–hand melody up two octaves in just a few seconds.
Then, a piece every bit as impressive as what Eunice had played reached everyone’s e
“You can actually play the piano?” Eunice’s face was contorted with rage, and she all but screamed the question.
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She never dreamed that Zoe, who had just returned from a poor village, could play the piano, and the piece Zoe played was one Eunice hadn’t even learned.
Eunice was already at the highest level of amateur piano playing. There were only two possibilities for Zoe to play a piece she hadn’t learned. Either Zoe was more advanced in piano than her, or it was just a fluke.
As Eunice, with her face ashen with anger, was trying to figure this out, the previously smooth piano music suddenly became a jumble.
of noise
Zoe, sitting at the piano, smiled. She suddenly closed her eyes and began playing randomly like a novice.
Unlike Eunice, Zoe had returned to the Evans residence to conceal her presence and assassinate Shawn, so she couldn’t afford to be in the spotlight.
Unaware of this. Eunice genuinely believed that Zoe couldn’t play the piano. She thought happily to herself, I knew this bumpkin’s piano skills couldn’t be better than mine.
Relieved, Eunice clapped and walked toward Zoe as everyone else was surprised. “Wow, I didn’t expect the piece you just made up would be so impressive. Zoe, you’re really talented”
These simple words were enough to make Clara, Alfred, and the maids realize that Zoe couldn’t play the piano at all. After all, a girl just back from a village–what does she know about such a fancy instrument? they thought.
Clara was immediately livid. Her expression was even more grim than before. “What talent could she possibly have? It’s all just made–up music. Creating all this nonsense is truly embarrassing.”
“Go to your room she bellowed at Zoe, feeling utterly humiliated. She had thought Zoe could really play the piano, but it turned out she was just pretending.
“Mom, you’re misunderstanding, Zoe’s showing off her music–composing gif,” Eunice said. “That’s a kind of talent too.
Then, as if remembering something. Eunice added, “By the way, Zoe, Dad’s arranged for you to go to Highcrest University with me. Since you’re so talented, I’ll ask Ms. Lilian Joiner to take you on as her student.”
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Lilian Joiner was Clusia’s top–notch piano master. She had participated in Eminence Nexus’s training five times and won t national piano competitions. She was hailed as the “soul of Clusia piano education.”
A master like Lihan wouldn’t tolerate any nonsense. Fumice was sure that after hearing Zoe’s made–up piece, Lilian would be furious and refuse to take her on as a student. Instead, she’d probably embarrass Zoe in front of everyone.
Eunice grew more excited as she thought about it. Worried that Zoe didn’t know Lilian’s prestige, she added, “Ms. Joiner nearly made it into the top tier of Eminence Nexus”
Lunice figured Zo would be overwhelmed with gratitude at the possibility of being Lilian’s student. But to her surprise, Zoe flatly
“No need,” she said carelessly. “A tracher who can’t ge
get into Eminence Nexus isn’t qualified to teach me?
Zoe’s words shimmed Eunice, Clars, and everyone the “What?” they exclaimed.
Eminence Nexus was an organization that brought together the world’s most elite talents, including business professionals, mercenaries, medical experts, racers, hackers, painters, and genitises from various other belts.
It was no exaggeration to say that the world’s most standing individuals were part of Eminence Nexus, and the most brilliant young talents strived their whole lives to get in
Ordinary people couldnt even get close to it in then lifetime Someone like Lilian, who had almost nude it into Emimetice Nexus, was
ready a rare talent,
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But Zoe said that a teacher who couldn’t get into Eminence Nexus wasn’t qualified to teach her, as if she were a big shot from Eminence Nexus herself.
Eunice sneered, “What? Zoe, is it that you’ve got the luck of knowing some big shot from Eminence Nexus?“.
An air of cold arrogance emanated from Zoe. She appeared composed, indifferent, and aloof. She got up and walked toward Eunice step by step. Her aggressive footsteps and icy gaze made Eunice want to back down for a moment.
She couldn’t understand how a country girl could have such an intimidating vibe.
Suddenly, Zoe said, “Actually, it’s those old–timers at Eminence Nexus who should feel lucky to know me.”
Her tone was cold and arrogant. After speaking, she looked up at Alfred. “Where’s my room? Take me there.
Zoe ignored Eunice and Clara. As she followed Alfred upstairs, she could still faintly hear Clara’s delayed roar of fury.
“How dare Zoe be so conceited?” Clara fumed. “How dare she say such things?”
“Mom, don’t be angry.” Eunice said. “I think Zoe’s just ignorant. Once she goes to Highcrest University and sees the real world, she’ll understand what Eminence Nexus truly is.
At the Evans residence, Zoe got the smallest room on the second floor, right at the far end of the east wing. It was only bigger than the
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Before Zoe moved in, it was a storage room, not even inhabited by servants. Eunice’s adjacent study was more than three times larger than Zoe’s current bedroom.
Zoe didn’t mind, though, as she didn’t consider the Evans family her real family. She had returned to Clusia solely to use Ms. Evans‘ identity to assassinate Shawn and then leave.
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After entering her room, Zoe drew the curtains and opened her laptop. Her slender fingers danced across the keyboard, and soon she connected to a video call.
The first face to appear was Warhammer’s, a burly y man with a beard who almost pressed his face against the camera. “Boss, how’s it going! Fun reuniting with your family?” he asked.
Warhammer, a 6’5” giant, was one of Zoe’s most trusted subordinates, known for his strength on the battlefield.
“Warhammer, move aside,” said Kestrel, who looked like a gentleman but rudely pushed Warhammer out of the way. Then he elegantly adjusted his gold–rimmed glasses and spoke in a refined manner.
“Boss, I’ve found the information you asked for,” he said. “Shawn Ludwig returned to the country and went to Jelonsburg, becoming a temporary instructor at Highcrest University. I think it would be easier to assassinate Shawn if you posed as a student.”
Zoe, codenamed Firefox, had fought Shawn in ten rounds of battle but had never been captured or met him face to face. Approaching Shawn as a student was indeed an unexpected and wise assassination strategy.
It seemed Zoe would have to go to Highcrest University, as Eunice had mentioned,
“Alright, I got it,” Zor said, a gleam of determination in her eyes.
Looking around the video call, she noticed Medusa’s absence and asked, “Where’s Medusa?”
At the inention of Medusa, Kestrel rubbed his forelicad in annoyance. “Ever since they heard you’re away, the guys at Eminence Nexus have been driving us crazy. They even blew off the front door with new–type bombs.”
“Medusa’s already on her way to deal with them” he continued. Boss, please couse back as soon as you’ve assassinated Shawn. Otherwise, I’m afraid we won’t be able to hohl down the fort at Eminence Nexus”
At a top–secret Jelonsburg training base, well–dressed warriors strode in with forceful steps, fresh from the battlefield. Their tramping.
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and laughter filled the air
Up from stood a bil man in his early twenties. He had short hair, sharp features, a tall nose bridge, and thin, straight lips. His handsome
face was stern as he watched his battle–tested warriors return.
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The scorching sun made his bronze skin glisten with sweat that slid down his chest.
“Mr. Ludwig, Chase Luther, his lieutenant, approached, saluted sharply, and handed him fresh files. “Firefox has taken on your assassination
“Now she’s tracked you to Clusia, Chase added. “Seems like she’s really fixated on you. She’s bold to chase you here alone
Shawn waved to silence him. Chase immediately stopped talking-
Shawn tilted his chin and scanned the files. After a moment, Shawn smiled. Firefox, our meeting will be interesting. Once you’re in my territory, you’re my prey!
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