Filed To Story: Snatched a Billionaire to be My Husband Book (Cora & Byron)
Don’t worry about how well you write. Consider it an exchange of ideas.”
“Chloe Hurst!”
Lucas could see through her intent, knowing that she was trying to force Cora to come to the stage and become the laughingstock of the crowd.
“Mr. Quinn, don’t be upset. I am inviting Dr. Lane to write a few characters for exchange. You know,
Mrs. Emily Quinn enjoys practicing calligraphy, and such gatherings will be common when joining the
Quinn family in the future. If we are so sensitive about this now, how will we handle it later?”
Chloe seemed to be advising Lucas, but in reality, she was indirectly exposing Cora’s intrusion into their relationship and forcing her into her trap.
Her reasoning was sound, making it difficult for Lucas to argue.
Lucas’ father passed away early, and his mother was deeply devoted to calligraphy.
Under Emily’s influence, the Quinn family regularly engaged in calligraphy discussions, having one session almost every week. Indeed, quite a few people served as executives in the Calligraphy
Association.
If Cora truly wanted to be with Lucas, she would undoubtedly have to participate in these activities in the future.
Lucas had considered waiting until he broke off his engagement with Chloe to focus on practicing calligraphy with Cora, but he didn’t expect Chloe to surprise him with this move.
Lucas was genuinely worried that Cora might lose control and make a mess of things, making it even more difficult for them to be together and subjecting her to ridicule within the Kinton elite circle.
However, Lucas was unsure how to stop Chloe, especially in public.
Just then, Byron, whom Lucas secretly regarded as his rival since he began dating Cora, suddenly sneered,
“Does the Calligraphy Association have no members left? When organizing an event, shouldn’t you invite your members to demonstrate their calligraphy rather than forcing non-members to do it?”
Byron’s voice was neither loud nor low, yet it carried an undeniable aura of authority, capturing everyone’s attention in the room.
Byron’s gaze shifted from Cora to Chloe.
It seemed Byron had already guessed that Cora was here to catch someone in the act.
Byron thought of how Cora had fiercely defended the two-timing scoundrel in the past, belittling him and making him feel worthless. Byron had indeed inclined to turn a blind eye.
However, Chloe’s relentless provocations and Lucas’ passivity made Byron reconsider his stance.
He couldn’t bear to see Cora isolated and mistreated anymore.
Byron decided to intervene. He couldn’t help but feel that Cora deserved better treatment. As he spoke up in her defense, Jane couldn’t help but notice that his emotions towards Cora seemed far from resolved.
Jane even began to suspect that if Cora and Lucas broke up today, Byron would attempt to rekindle his relationship with her the next day.
The thought shattered Jane’s good feelings and left her feeling restless…
Chloe was surprised when she realized that apart from Lucas, someone was willing to stand up for
Cora.
What caught Chloe off guard was the extraordinary aura and demeanor of the man. It was rare for someone with such remarkable qualities within the prestigious Kinton community.
Despite acknowledging this person’s excellence, Chloe was determined not to let Byron disrupt her plans.
“We have many talented individuals in our Calligraphy Association, but it’s only because Dr. Lane and
Mrs. Emily Quinn’s son are close that I wanted to test her,”
Chloe continued to pursue her objective.
“Is it to test her for someone else’s sake, or is it just a means to achieve your personal goals? I believe anyone with a clear vision can see through it.”
Byron went straight to the point, risking offending the powerful Hurst family in Kinton without showing any regard for Chloe’s feelings.
However, Chloe was not the one to back down easily and quickly found a counterattack.
“Mr. Hansen, are you so protective of Dr. Lane because you have some hidden feelings for her?”
Byron’s eyes simmered with anger, and there was a hint of an impending outburst.
Jane sensed that Byron was on the verge of losing his temper, and his seemingly calm demeanor now had a touch of ferocity.
At this moment, Jane was genuinely concerned that Byron might go to extreme lengths and publicly reveal their relationship to retaliate against Cora.
Lucas was also feeling a bit panicked. He was grateful that his arch-nemesis, Byron, had stepped in to help Cora at this critical moment.
However, Lucas knew that if Byron exposed his relationship with Cora, it would only make their delicate situation even more precarious.
To everyone’s surprise, Cora seemed even less willing to let Byron reveal their past.
So after a long silence, Cora suddenly spoke up, saying,
“If Ms. Hurst wishes to see me make a fool of myself, then so be it!”
“Cora, don’t fall into her trap.”
Lucas quickly realized and tried to stop Cora.
Byron had finally managed to turn the situation around, and he didn’t want Cora to embarrass herself on stage.
However, Cora faced Lucas with determination and said,
“You still don’t understand me. I never shy away from challenges. I won’t just avoid them.”
Her eyes were bright and full of determination, no longer the shy gaze she had shared with Lucas before.
Lucas felt uneasy witnessing the calmness in Cora’s eyes as they drifted away from him and settled on
Byron.
In a previous encounter, Byron had well-meaningly informed Cora about Lucas’s infidelity, but her response was far from appreciative as she confronted Byron about it. Nevertheless, despite the tense circumstances, Byron found it within himself to lend a helping hand to Cora.
Cora was full of gratitude, yet she remained composed and restrained.
But Cora also knew that the more Byron supported her, the more she had to protect him from the exposure of their unsavory past. Revealing their previous connection could jeopardize Byron’s relationship with Jane and his position in the Hansen family.
Cora smiled at Byron. She broke free from Lucas’s grip and confidently went up on stage.
A frown creased Byron’s forehead into a tight knot as he watched Cora walking to the stage.
Observing the subtle exchange of glances between the two, Jane narrowed her eyes slightly.
“Please prepare pen and paper for Dr. Lane,”
Chloe requested as she saw Cora take the stage, feeling her plan was already halfway successful.
However, Cora surprised everyone when she spoke up. She demanded,
“Prepare two sets, please.”
Chloe couldn’t help but frown.
“Is Dr. Lane planning to showcase ambidextrous calligraphy?”
“What’s wrong with that?”
Cora met Chloe’s gaze with determination.
“Ambidextrous calligraphy, a skill that many calligraphers aspire to master, writing with both hands simultaneously. Even our Calligraphy Association’s president, Mrs. Emily Quinn, has practiced for over ten years but has yet to demonstrate it to the public.”
Chloe was on the verge of directly asking Cora how she gained the audacity as an outsider to showcase such a skill among experienced calligraphers in the Calligraphy Association.
In the audience, some members of the Calligraphy Association were already discussing it.
“Can this woman perform ambidextrous calligraphy? It’s impossible! I’ve never seen anyone do it exceptionally well.”
“I think she’s just showing off!”
Despite Chloe’s attempt to dissuade Cora with advice, Cora remained firm.
“Her choices are her business, not mine.”
“Very well then, please have our staff prepare two sets of pen and paper,”
Chloe said, feeling that Cora was bluffing. Since Cora insisted, Chloe wouldn’t stop her.
Soon enough, the staff brought the requested items to Cora.
As everyone’s gaze focused on her hands, Cora held a pen in each hand and began to write simultaneously.
She wrote in cursive with her left hand.”I cast my gaze toward the moon,”
And wrote in cursive with her right hand.
“Yet the moon shines on the gutter.”
To everyone’s surprise, Cora’s pen strokes were solid and bold, completely unrestrained…
Almost everyone who witnessed this scene was amazed, including Chloe, who was astonished.
“Marvelous! Marvelous! It’s the first time I’ve seen someone simultaneously write with both hands and in two different calligraphy styles, with such excellence!”
“Is she a member of our Calligraphy Association? How come we haven’t seen her before?”
“I think she should exchange some ideas with Mrs. Emily Quinn. Even after years of practice, Mrs.
Emily Quinn hasn’t reached this level yet. I believe this young lady could offer valuable insights.”
“I dare to say her dual-handed writing is even better than the vice president, Ms. Hurst. The strength and vigor in her handwriting are unmatched by the vice president, Ms. Hurst.”
As the senior members of the Calligraphy Association discussed enthusiastically, Chloe still wore a puzzled expression.
“How could this be…”
She was finding it difficult to accept this reality.
“Did you practice this beforehand?”
Chloe questioned Cora.
Chloe’s original intention was to embarrass Cora during the event, making Emily believe that marrying her into the Quinn family would tarnish their reputation.
However, Cora’s display of talent completely backfired on Chloe, leaving her feeling humiliated.
“Ms. Hurst, don’t confine yourself to your limited perspectives. Just because you or someone you know cannot accomplish something doesn’t mean others are incapable,”
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