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Bin asking Matthew to praise Ashley was like asking him to slap himself inuti the face. No matter what, he just couldn’t bring himself to compliment heter

Ye Ashley truly played the harp wonderfully, even better than him.

Mathew struggled for a long time and finally managed to say two beiniging words. “Not bad.”

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saw right through him. [Not bad? Are you mixing in personail ridges? Seems like you can’t handle losing!]

Then the cititctor turned to Shirley.

Shirley twisteted her clothing with her fingers nervously, not expecting Ashley to besos/skilled at playing the harp. She thought to beherself. The Land she just played is as good as Ash.

No wonder My Moore Holds her in such high regard.

Shirley bit her tipiidid glanced at Eddy beside her. Upon seeing Eddy glaring, she quicklyl saadid with genuine respect, “Ms. Ramos plays wonderfully, much better than me

Eddy huffed loudly thinking to himself. At least Shirley isn’t co foolish.

To hear Ashley play the curbieve today was worth the trip.”

The director announced dugish andgaphone..

Clearly, in this round of hap ploviving Ashley’s team has won!

The winning team will have a cantitable donation made to needy children in your honor by the show!” Miranda cheered and clapper. Thanan svon!!!

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bryce nudged Ashley’s arm and whispertd. Not bad. | was lucky to have

you on my tean.

Ashley glanced at him leisurely and hummert.d. You can thank me by doing a pole dance. Bevca froze.

He thought, ‘Damn!

‘Is she ever going to let that go?!”

There was one last segment in the show, and the production team respectfully asked Eddy to rest, then announced with a megaphone.

“In our final segment today, after our harp performance, we've specially invited a harp collector to show his collection to the audience and promote musical culture!”

Next, the six of them went by car to the residence of the harp collector.

This harp collector, Martin Felix, was in his seventies, with gray hair and a scholarly demeanor, and it was apparent from his behavior that he was a man of great cultivation.

Martin had watched the livestream and heard Ashley playing The Land. famous ones

As soon as the six of them arrived, he bypassed the most Bryce and Matthew, and went straight to Ashley with a beaming smile. “You must be Ashley. | listened to your harp playing. It was truly delightful!”

Ashley smiled gracefully, her face beamed, “Thank you for your compliment.”

Martin sized up Ashley, nodding nonstop.

He thought, This young lady is beautiful and has an extraordinary demeanor. No wonder Eddy values her so much.

Martin said with a smile, “Eddy often mentions you to me, saying that at your young age, you have a natural talent for the harp and have reached. the pinnacle of skill. 've always wanted to meet you, and today, | finally

have. Ashley responded with a polite smile, You flatter me too much.” “Not at all. You deserve the praise!”

Martin chatted with Ashley for a bit before turning to the other people. “Everyone, please come in. My collection of harps is right this way.”

The camera followed them inside, and the livestream variety of harps. udience saw a

Martin picked out a few and explained their history and significance to 2/5

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the viewers.

The director looked around and asked, “Mr. Felix, | heard you have a millennium-old harp in your collection. Would it be possible for you to show it to us?”

Ashley thought. A millennium old harp She heard that, her brows arising imperceptibly. The harp Zain had given her was indeed a millennium-old harp.

Martin looked sad and regretful. “Don’t get me started. My millennium-old harp was bought by someone as a gift for a young lady.

“| still regret it. What’s the use of giving it to a young lady? It’s such a waste. It would have been better to give it to Ashley!” Ashley was speechless.

Bryce raised his eyebrows with a teasing smile. “Would you be willing to give it to Ashley then?”

When he heard this, Martin showed a look of empathy.

“Of course, | could tell from The Land that Ashley plays the harp, and she understands it deeply. It’s like finding empathy for a sublime melody! Giving the harp to her is just right!

“But unfortunately, someone else bought it and gave the harp to a y lady. Such a waste of a fine instrument!” Curious, Miranda asked, “Mr. Felix, how much did that man pay for the millennium-old harp of yours?”

Martin grew more regretful when he thought further. “Sixty million dollars, no, it’s not about the money. I’m going to call him right now. offer to refund the money, and ask him to return the harp to me!”

As he said this, he began to take out his phone.

Ashley blinked and spoke up quietly. “Actually, that millennium-old harp is in my possession.” Martin, in the midst of reaching for his phone, was stunned.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

Bryce was utterly confused.

Matthew was shocked.

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The livestream audience couldn't believe what they were hearing. [What? The millennium-old harp is with Ashley?! It was bought by someone who then gave it to Ashley?!]

It took several seconds for Bryce to regain his composure from the shock, not even realizing he had cursed, “Damn, is that for real? Ashley, you're not joking, right?”

He thought to himself, ‘Sixty million dollars! That's sixty million dollars!” Martin was also astonished. “It’s with you? The young lady he gifted it to is you?” Ashley nodded. “Yes.”

Matthew paused for a moment, and then sneered mockingly, trying to dampen her enthusiasm out of habit, “Ashley, that’s a terrible joke. Would someone be willing to spend sixty million dollars on a millennium-old harp for you?”

Matthew scoffed after speaking. His contemptuous manner seemed to say, “You’re not worthy of it.”

Matthew’s fans, already displeased with Ashley for not helping Matthew during the previous horse race, seized the opportunity to criticize her.

[It's disgusting. What’s the point of her making such a joke?] [Dreaming about someone spending sixty million dollars on a h her. How shameless!] [How can Matthew have such a stupid sister? She’s a blot on Matthe reputation!]

Ashley’s expression was coolly indifferent, not even glancing at Matthew Matthew, feeling ignored, was instantly filled with indignation.

He thought, This damn girl, she never dared to ignore me before, and now she’s treating me this way!”

Beside them, Martin couldn't wait and took out his phone. “Hold on. I'll nanake a call right now!”

die dialed the buyer’s number.

After a few rings, the call was answered.

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Martin put it on speaker and asked urgently, “Zain, do you remember the millennium-old harp you bought from me a week ago?”

Zain’s resonant voice came through the phone. “What? Do you want it back? Martin, | warn you. There’s no taking back as been sold!

Martin spat and retorted, “Who's asking for it back? | just want to know who you gave that harp to?” Zain, puzzled, asked, “Why are you asking this?”

In a hurry, Martin urged, “Just tell me, did you give it to a young lady named Ashley?”