Chapter 120 Wearing the Mask
After Isabella and Violet returned to school from Infinity Entertainment Inc., they first made a trip to the supermarket and bought some groceries and snacks.
Violet signing with Infinity Entertainment Inc. was definitely great news, so all the girls in dorm 602 would have a party together to celebrate!
When they opened the door, Aurora and Scarlett were stunned to see Violet and Isabella standing at the entrance carrying big bags.
"What did you guys buy?"
"Guess." Violet carried the stuff inside.
"It's snacks!" Sharp-eyed Aurora spotted what was inside right away.
"Violet, so when you said we'd have dinner together tonight, you meant throwing a party." Scarlett helped set up the tables and chairs.
"By the way, Violet, didn't you say you were going to Infinity Entertainment Inc.'s audition today? How did it go? Did you see Lawrence? Or any other big stars?" Aurora asked eagerly.
Isabella laughed, "Aurora, guess why the two of us bought all this stuff today?"
Aurora was stunned.
Scarlett looked over too.
"No way? You passed?"
Violet did a gorgeous spin in place, "Of course!"
Aurora raised her glass, "Congratulations."
Scarlett pulled out her phone, "Then I'll order another cake!"
The girls enthusiastically started decorating the dorm room.
"Oh right." Violet was busy when she suddenly paused, "There's one more piece of news I forgot to tell you guys, but you have to keep it secret after I tell you."
Aurora and Scarlett looked at her, very curious, "What is it?"
"Isabella is going to accompany Lawrence's concert, as the piano accompanist."
"What?" Scarlett's eyes were full of disbelief.
"Violet, you're not joking with us, are you?"
"Isabella?" Aurora looked completely incredulous, "You can play piano?"
Isabella didn't look like someone who could play piano.
"Really, I'm not lying to you." Violet looked serious, "Remember last time when Isabella went with me to record a song? We met Lawrence there. Lawrence said he was attracted by Isabella's piano playing and personally invited Isabella to accompany him. It's because of this that I got the chance to participate in Infinity Entertainment Inc.'s audition..."
"Isabella, you're so amazing." Aurora leaned against the table with one hand, looking up admiringly, "You're really at the forefront of being a fan - you went straight to becoming Lawrence's piano accompanist."
For Isabella to be personally chosen by Lawrence to accompany his concert, her piano skills must be pretty extraordinary.
"I'm not a fan." Isabella said flatly.
She thought for a moment, then added, "But looking at it now, this matter is still a bit tricky."
"How so?"
"Lawrence just told me that this time I'm basically replacing the piano accompanist who was originally scheduled, Phoenix. Have you guys heard of her?"
"Of course we've heard of her, she's a famous pianist."
Violet remembered too, "Right! I remember Lawrence's concert originally had Phoenix scheduled as the piano accompanist. Phoenix even posted on Facebook about it."
"Phoenix is manipulating public opinion, playing the victim, trying to intensify conflicts between her fans and mine, trying to create drama."
An ordinary high school girl replacing the renowned pianist Phoenix from the piano world to become the piano accompanist for top celebrity Lawrence - this topic was enough to cause huge waves in the entertainment industry.
Isabella also realized belatedly that she had dug such a big hole for herself.
Now Violet had successfully signed with Lawrence's help, so no matter what, she owed Lawrence a favor. She had to play piano at this concert no matter what.
"What?" Aurora frowned, "So Isabella, what are you going to do?"
Isabella thought for a moment, "I'm not planning to show my face at the concert. I'll just wear a mask that day."
"That's a good idea!" Scarlett smiled, "Isabella, I'm quite curious about what you look like playing piano."
Violet said from the side, "Once you hear it, you'll know. That Phoenix person has no way to compare with Isabella."
"Isabella, just don't be nervous that day. As long as there are no problems at the concert, then no matter how Phoenix tries to create drama, fans won't be able to criticize you."
"Exactly, Isabella, we believe in you."
Isabella took a sip of beer, "Let's hope so."
However, just when she was hoping everything would go smoothly at the concert, problems still arose.
But the problem wasn't with her - it was with Lawrence.
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The concert was set up at Emerald City's largest music hall. From early morning, the roads leading to the music hall were completely jammed. Around the music hall, Lawrence's posters and banners could be seen everywhere.
Traffic police and regular police came to maintain order, but still couldn't handle the fans' enthusiasm.
Isabella received Lawrence's message and had been brought to the music hall the night before last.
Costumes and styling would all be completed here.
The costume designer helped her put on the pre-selected rose blue gown and looked over the girl before her. The designer couldn't help but praise, "Your figure is better than many big stars I've seen. How do you manage your body normally?"
"I don't manage it." Isabella answered very flatly.
The costume designer: "..."
Great.
That cuts deep.
This rose blue gown had an off-shoulder design. The upper part hugged Isabella's graceful figure tightly, accentuating her slender waist that could be held in one grip. Her skin looked even more snow-white against the blue.
The hem of the long dress was decorated with tiny crystals that sparkled like stars under the lights, dazzling and brilliant.
"Alright, this outfit looks great. Next, let Veda do your makeup, and then you'll be ready to go on stage."
Hearing this, Veda came over, "Ms. Taylor, please come with me. Next, I'll do your makeup."
Veda was a famous makeup artist in the entertainment industry who had been responsible for actor makeup in many major TV series.
Isabella had perfect features. Veda admired her face like she had found treasure, and quickly found the most suitable style for her.
After the makeup was done, Isabella put on a silver mask encrusted with diamonds.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, wearing a mask for the performance was something she and Lawrence had agreed on from the start.
Looking at herself in the mirror wearing the silver mask, Isabella narrowed her eyes with satisfaction.
Just then, a black figure suddenly appeared in the mirror.
The man had a tall, straight figure with deep features. The strong aura emanating from him demanded attention. Just one look made people feel overwhelming pressure.