Chapter 296
A sleek black luxury car pulled up at the entrance of the auction hall.
The door opened. Carter stepped out-handsome, composed, every inch exuding quiet authority.
He turned, extending a hand toward the interior. Kelly followed.
She wore a pale moon-white couture gown that traced her elegant silhouette, her long hair carefully pinned into a flawless chignon, revealing a smooth, fair forehead.
There was a delicate beauty to her-graceful, refined, almost untouched by the world.
“Isn’t that Carter Biggs and Kelly Walt?”
Someone in the crowd recognized them, their voice tinged with awe.
“They look perfect together… What a shame,” another sighed. “Carter’s mother forced them apart. Everyone thought Carter would marry someone from a proper family… And instead, he married a woman with only a middle school education, not even close to Kelly’s level. If she hadn’t gotten pregnant-and with a boy, no less-Carter wouldn’t have married her.”
“Middle school?” someone repeated, incredulous. “No way. Isn’t Carter a double PhD from one of the top finance schools in the world? A business prodigy, right? And his wife only finished middle school? What could they even talk about?”
“Seriously, is that true? I’ve never even heard anything about Carter’s wife before.”
“It’s true. Carter’s mother said it herself. And the fact that he brings his first love here but not his wife? What does that tell you? That woman has no background, no education, and probably no looks either.”
“Carter’s such a romantic… Still holding on to his first love after all these years.”
“Well, Kelly is amazing. I heard she’s a renowned violinist, graduated from Bell University’s music conservatory, and has won plenty of international awards. That bumpkin of a wife can’t compare.”
“Totally. Even Nate Hendricks-Carter’s close friend-said Carter’s wife is plain and boring, not someone you’d want to be seen
with.”
“Just last week, that video of Kelly beating all those foreign competitors in the music competition went viral. Felt good to watch -she really made us proud.”
“Yeah. Beautiful and talented. If only her family background were a little stronger, she’d be the perfect goddess.”
Kelly had just stepped out of the car when she heard the murmurs rippling around her.
She wore a soft, elegant smile, accepting the admiration with calm ease.
She liked being the center of attention.
Ever since she’d realized that in high society, education and talent held real weight, she’d found the key to raising her value.
Nate had edited a montage of her international awards and her most dazzling moments onstage-dueling with world- renowned violinists-and uploaded it online.
At the same time, he discreetly leaked the truth about Carter’s wife: middle school education, nothing more.
People loved a comparison.
And next to someone like Sharon, Kelly’s identity as a professional violinist seemed all the more elevated.
In today’s world, being at the top of your field was enough. Even if you married into a wealthy family, no one dared to look down
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Once Madeline found out that Kelly was a Bell University graduate, her attitude shifted noticeably.
Not long ago, Nate had taken Kelly to visit Madeline. Madeline, who was usually so cold, didn’t give her the usual frosty reception. Instead, she asked detailed questions about Kelly’s studies and competitions abroad.
It was then that Kelly understood-women like Madeline, the elite wives of old-money families, were not immune to vanity
either.
Once she realized that, Nate made sure to amplify her credentials and accolades even more.
Now, Kelly wasn’t just a talented musician-she was the violinist everyone admired and envied.
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