The Quadruplets Are Mine?

Emmeline had no intention of competing with Sonia in singing because she simply couldn’t sing. However, she would gladly sit in the audience and enjoy the show if Sonia was willing to make herself a Thespian.

Sonia, wearing high heels, gracefully ascended the stage.

She exchanged a word with the accompanist, and the musicians began to play ‘Un bel di vedremo.

Sonia positioned herself on the stage, looking the part, and with a clear and bright voice, she started singing. Oscar applauded, “Excellent!”

Emmeline joined in with the applause. “Brava!”

Abel stood by, chuckling.

“Un bel di, vedremo levarsi un fil di fumo sull’estremo confin del mare. E poi la nave appare. Poi la nave bianca entra nel porto, romba il suo saluto…”

As the aria ‘Un bel di vedremo’ continued, Sonia sang with precision and elegance, captivating most of the guests in the garden.

Those who knew her recognized her as the mayor’s daughter, but those who didn’t. whispered to each other, “Who is this new actress singing in the Struyrian opera? Not bad!”

when she heard the whispers. However, she couldn’t openly confront anyone and had

“Sonia’s performance of ‘Un bel di vedremo was really excellent, even comparable to the masters. Is there another piece you’d like to

Libiamo nelieti calici,” Oscar happily suggested, “that one is also

stage, “Ms. Steiner, Grandfather requests ‘Libiamo nelieti

enjoyed her performance, smiled gracefully and nodded. She gave a courteous gesture to the audience and said in her Struyrian opera

musicians began to play Libiamo nelieti calici”, and Sonia proved that she wasn’t just bragging. She performed the aria with remarkable skill, earning cheers and applause

Emmeline said,

What do you make of me, a thespian?!

Emmeline asked, “Grandfather and the

“Yes, ‘O mio babbino caro! That one!”

in a difficult spot, her face turning darker. However, she couldn’t back. down either. Not when Oscar was

truly dug her own grave.

her heart and wished she could tear her apart. on the spot. Her piercing eyes glared at Emmeline

piercing gaze and responded by making a

face turned almost black with anger, and she wished she could strangle. Emmeline. But how could she dare to