After Having a Dream, I Became Pregnant with a Billionaire's Child-Chapter 192 - 188

Carlos never expected that Emily Parker could dance.

Just a moment ago, when Maria Carter was panicking and unsure about going on stage, Emily suggested altering the format of the performance slightly. Time was very limited, and they didn’t even have time to rehearse...

Under the stage, as the music slowly began, and the masked female dancer gracefully took her first step, Adam Willow’s gaze was instantly captivated, as if by a strong, invisible magnet, unable to look away.

"Is that Emily?"

He couldn’t help but mutter to himself, initially filled with deep astonishment, which was quickly replaced by endless admiration.

He had known Emily Parker for years, and in his impression, she had always been a rigid, uninteresting person, with a life seemingly devoid of color beyond work; let alone having any remarkable talents.

But at this moment, Emily on stage moved with grace and fluidity, every move seemed to be imbued with life, exuding an irresistible charm with each gesture.

With the same music, the same dance routine, his sister Amelia Willow’s performance paled in comparison.

Adam Willow’s sister, Amelia Willow, had been practicing dance since she was young, and he considered her dance skills to be quite excellent.

Yet at this moment, Emily’s dance effortlessly surpassed Amelia’s.

Her dance perfectly harmonized with Carlos’s piano and Maria Carter’s song, weaving together a dreamlike feast for the senses.

When the performance ended, the auditorium first fell into a moment of dead silence, as everyone was still immersed in the breathtaking performance, as if they had not yet awoken from a beautiful dream.

Soon after, a thunderous applause surged like a tidal wave, echoing long in every corner of the hall.

Amelia had just planned to support Charles Pond to watch Maria Carter’s embarrassment, never expecting to witness such a scene.

Her lips trembled slightly, she subconsciously bit her lower lip gently, the jealousy in her eyes burning like a fierce flame, almost ready to burst out.

One performance after another was wonderfully staged, and unbeknownst to all, the cultural event was nearing its end.

The result was almost without suspense; this year’s first prize at the cultural event was unsurprisingly awarded to Maria Carter and her team’s program.

As everyone applauded and congratulated, a female student suddenly stood up from her seat, none other than Amelia Willow’s classmate.

Her voice instantly shattered the joyous atmosphere at the scene,

"Maria Carter, this is plagiarism!

This piece was a special creation by Skysound studio for Amelia Willow, how could you steal it!

"

The girl shouted at the top of her lungs, her sharp voice piercing through the entire auditorium like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring thousand layers of waves.

The news that Amelia Willow spent a fortune to purchase a song from Skysound studio had long been a heated topic in the class.

Many in the class were envious of her.

This accusation was like a stone stirring up thousand layers of waves on the spot.

Parents murmured amongst themselves, their faces full of confusion and surprise.

School leaders exchanged glances, their expressions grim, clearly not expecting a sudden storm in what should have been a peaceful cultural event.

"That’s right, no wonder I thought these two programs had the same song.

It turns out someone plagiarized."

A student mumbled softly, his tone full of discontent.

"In a prestigious school like City First Middle School, I thought all the students were good, who knew there would be such black sheep?" ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

A parent spoke angrily there.

"But I feel the latter program is much more pleasant to the eyes and ears."

A music teacher nearby quietly retorted, as professionals could tell, Maria Carter’s program wasn’t in the same league as the former.

From the audience, people focused their gaze on Maria Carter like spotlights, as whispers grew louder and more drowning like waves.

"I didn’t plagiarize, it was Amelia who plagiarized my program..."

Maria Carter’s face turned beet red, both angry and anxious, her voice trembling slightly as she tried her best to defend herself.

"You say Amelia plagiarized, do you have evidence?"

The female classmate crossed her arms, raised her chin slightly, a provocative look in her eyes, pressing Maria step by step.

"Of course I have evidence, that song was a gift from my brother.

He spent 5 million.

There is a transfer record with the company’s finance."

Maria Carter took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, then eagerly looked at Carlos.

Carlos understood and immediately took out his phone, dialing Oliver Ross quickly,

"Oliver, get the finance department to send over the transfer record for the purchase of that song immediately; there’s an issue here."

Oliver’s response came from the other end, Carlos nodded as he listened, giving Maria a reassuring look.

Receiving feedback from her brother, Maria regained her confidence.

"My brother will bring the transfer record soon, Amelia, where is your evidence?"

Maria straightened her back, fearlessly looking at Amelia Willow, her eyes full of determination at this moment.

Instead of panicking at Maria Carter’s words, Amelia smiled slightly with a hint of triumph, raising her head, her tone carrying a trace of arrogance,

"Of course I have evidence too, this dance piece was a gift from my future sister-in-law.

Sis, you have the purchase receipt, right?"

Saying this, she turned to Sophie Parker, her eyes full of expectation.

"Of course, I have records, here I even have the invoice leftover from the purchase."

Sophie Parker calmly took out an invoice from her bag, a confident smile on her face, holding it high for everyone to see, with the amount of 5 million clearly written on it.

Meanwhile, Oliver Ross also had updates.

Carlos’s previously steady expression instantly turned serious, brows tightly furrowed,

"What did you say? The finance department said the company’s computer malfunctioned, and the transfer records are gone?"

How could it be such a coincidence? Maria Carter felt her mind buzz, her confidence melting away like snow under the sun. The determination in her eyes was immediately replaced by panic and helplessness, her lips quivering slightly, unable to speak for a long time.

Amelia Willow saw this, her lips slightly curling up, unable to hide that triumphant smile, as if everything was under her control.

"Maria Carter, you’re really shameless."

Charles Pond limped forward, a look of arrogance on his face,

"Didn’t you previously get rejected by me because of a crush, and therefore held a grudge."

He said while exaggeratedly waving his arms as if to pin these unfounded accusations onto Maria Carter forcibly,

"You’ve repeatedly bullied Amelia, but she is kind-hearted and never wanted me to tell the teacher."

He deliberately paused, scanning the crowd around him, seeing the faces of surprise and doubt, feeling smug inside,

"But unexpectedly, you secretly plagiarized Amelia’s song behind her back, snatching the honor that belonged to her, has your conscience been eaten by a dog?"

Upon hearing this, the on-site parents and students whispered even more, strange gazes like thorns, jabbing at Maria Carter.

Several students who didn’t know the truth began quietly criticizing, "I didn’t expect her to be like this", "She looked quite honest usually, doing such a thing though".

The teachers also looked troubled, exchanging helpless glances, this unexpected storm left them momentarily unsure of how to resolve it.

And under the stage, Amelia Willow, hearing Charles Pond’s embellished words, had a fleeting hint of schadenfreude in her eyes. She gently lowered her head, but her lips slightly curled up, pretending to be pitiful and aggrieved.