Chapter 29: You Sure Knew How to Flatter Yourself

Lily was about to say something more, but suddenly, a series of exclamations came from backstage. The students in the backstage area suddenly became excited, and Lily instinctively turned around to see. Sebastian had appeared in the backstage area and was walking directly toward her!

In an instant, Lily’s heartbeat quickened. She glanced at Olivia with smug satisfaction. “Mr. Sebastian is here to find me. Take this opportunity to see what a true master of music is like, you commoner.”

Olivia’s lips curled into a faint, almost imperceptible smile as she raised an eyebrow at Lily. “Find you? You sure know how to flatter yourself.”

Lily was itching to tear Olivia’s mouth apart, but Sebastian’s arrival had already captured her full attention. She didn’t want to ruin her image in Sebastian’s eyes because of a commoner. Ignoring Olivia, Lily went straight to meet Sebastian.

“Master! What brings you here?” Lily approached Sebastian with grace, smiling as she spoke.

Sebastian looked at the girl who suddenly appeared in front of him, calling him “Master” right away, with a slightly furrowed brow. Lily, oblivious to Sebastian’s impatience, continued.

“Master, I’m so happy you came to see my performance today. I will perform well and not embarrass you.”

The students waiting for their turn all knew that Lily was a nominal apprentice of Sebastian. Sebastian’s unexpected appearance today had already surprised everyone. Now, seeing this scene, everyone understood that Sebastian had come specifically to see Lily perform!

“Lily’s prestige is so high that even the principal couldn’t invite Sebastian, yet he came just for her performance.” “Have you not heard Lily refer to Sebastian as her master?”

Lily grinned as she waited for Sebastian’s answer, basking in the jealous looks of the onlookers. Sebastian asked, “Who are you?” His face darkened. “Why do you refer to me as your master?”

Sebastian’s words left everyone stunned. Lily’s face turned pale in an instant. “Master… I… I’m Lily. My father is the chairman of the Garcia Group. We met during the last music festival. Didn’t you agree to accept me as a nominal apprentice?”

Sebastian’s frown deepened. He vaguely remembered something like that. At that time, Lily’s father had invited a few well-known music professionals to act as intermediaries, saying his daughter had great piano talent, and asked Sebastian for some guidance. To avoid embarrassing anyone publicly, Sebastian had said he might offer some guidance in the future. But to accent her as a nominal apprentice? What was that?

“I never said I would accept you as a nominal apprentice. It seems you and your father misunderstood.”

Sebastian’s words were like a slap in the face to Lily in public. Lily was left stunned on the spot. Everyone else was equally shocked. So, Mr. Sebastian didn’t acknowledge Lily as his apprentice at all? Instead, Lily had eagerly attached the title of nominal apprentice to herself. For a moment, everyone looked at Lily with scornful expressions.

At this moment, Olivia walked out of the makeup room. “Mr. Sebastian.” Sebastian, who had been looking stern, immediately displayed a warm smile upon seeing Olivia. “Olivia, I heard you were here, so I came over to see how your preparations were going.”

Sebastian’s attitude toward Olivia was surprisingly warm, shocking everyone. Just a moment ago, he had been cold to Lily, but now he was smiling and showing concern for Olivia. How did Olivia know such a renowned artist like Sebastian?

“Everything is fine. It’s just that Isabella is so nervous knowing you’re here that she’s hiding in the room and won’t come out to see you,” Olivia replied with a smile. Sebastian chuckled and shook his head.

“Young and timid,” said Olivia.

Sebastian smiled and said, “You seem quite composed yourself. Very well; let her prepare well. I’ll be looking forward to both of your performances from the audience.”

The scene of Sebastian chatting and laughing with Olivia left everyone’s jaws on the floor. Who would have thought that the legendary music master Sebastian would be so friendly with Olivia? He was as approachable as a neighborly old man. What shocked everyone even more was that Sebastian did indeed have an apprentice. However, it wasn’t Lily; instead, it was Isabella!

After a brief chat with Olivia, Sebastian left. Watching Sebastian’s departing figure, Olivia glanced at Lily, whose face was as dark as a pot bottom. “Came to see you perform? Hmm?”