Chapter 434
She paused in surprise.
This was clearly their first meeting.
Yet the girl had called her by name with perfect accuracy.
Niki suddenly laughed.
Her eyes curved into crescents when she smiled.
Like two delicate moon slices.
But her makeup was overly heavy.
It nearly obscured her naturally delicate features.
"You're quite famous around here."
"Who wouldn't know you?"
Anna Ross felt a flush of embarrassment.
She lowered her head and pressed her lips together.
"Not at all."
"Don't be modest."
"Get on stage now."
"The audience can hardly wait."
Niki glanced toward the crowd.
They were chanting Anna's name in unison.
Showing no regret over her own departure.
Niki quickly descended from the stage.
She leaned against the bar and ordered a drink.
Her fingertips tapped lightly against the glass.
Was she really so inferior to Anna Ross?
Anna pushed aside her thoughts.
She focused completely on her performance.
Cheers washed over her like tidal waves.
At the bar's entrance.
Chloe Valentine entered with Adrian Sinclair on her arm.
"Adrian, a friend mentioned this place has a hugely popular performer."
"Supposedly incredibly beautiful."
"Shall we listen for a while?"
She checked the bar's name.
A subtle smile touched her lips.
She had already discovered Anna worked here.
What kind of clean person would work in such a place?
Today, she would make Adrian see Anna's true nature.
Adrian gave the bar's sign a brief glance.
He followed her inside.
His grandfather had insisted he spend time with Chloe.
He had little interest initially.
But hearing the bar's name changed his mind.
It had been too long since he last heard her sing.
Upon entering.
A wave of enthusiastic cheers greeted them.
The entire crowd was shouting Anna Ross's name.
Chloe froze.
This was nothing like the chaotic scene she had imagined.
It resembled a small concert instead.
She looked toward the stage.
Anna sat on a high stool singing.
A white spotlight illuminated her profile.
Her heartfelt performance was utterly captivating.
Even Chloe felt unexpectedly drawn in.
This completely derailed her plan.
She quickly turned to look beside her.
Adrian was fixed on the stage.
His gaze intense and profound.
Chloe's jealousy ignited instantly.
She couldn't let him keep watching.
"Adrian, my feet are tired."
"Shall we sit over there?"
She pointed toward a corner booth.
Feigning discomfort, she rubbed her ankle.
Adrian's lips curved slightly.
He motioned for her to go ahead.
But she kept hold of his arm.
Pulling him firmly toward the seats.
He suppressed his impatience.
Following her to sit down.
Chloe immediately ordered numerous drinks.
Covering the entire table.
"I have to drive later."
"You ordered so much."
"Do you plan to drink it all yourself?"