An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori Chapter 1307
“It’s been a long time since I’ve written anything, and I feel a little out of practice. I think I’ll pass.” Dustin shook his head.
His handwriting could easily be recognized by those knowledgeable in the field. He wasn’t exactly afraid of having his identity exposed now. But it would be a headache if certain people found out.
“Out of practice? Hmph! Just admit you can’t!” Harper scoffed. “You clearly lack the skill, yet you insist on showing off. It’s truly nauseating!”
“Alright. Calm down, both of you. Many people are watching. We don’t want to turn into a joke.” Brooke tried to diffuse the situation. While Dustin was undoubtedly skilled, criticizing the Kirin’s calligraphy was a bit presumptuous.
“Hmph! If anyone’s embarrassing themselves, it’s this guy! How dare he insult the Kirin’s work? Does he think us fans are a bunch of pushovers?” Harper glared at Dustin.
“Alright, enough of this. It’s just a piece of calligraphy. There’s no need to bring down the mood for it,” Cody said.
Then, he added, “I’ve already reserved a place upstairs. There’s a collection of rare and exotic treasures on that floor that’ll guarantee to amaze you all.
“Moreover, Regal Court is hosting a special event tonight. If luck is on our side, we might even get a delightful surprise.” Cody’s words immediately grabbed everyone’s attention.
“A surprise? What kind of surprise?” Harper asked curiously.
“From what I’ve heard, Regal Court hosts a literary event every three months. The competitions revolved around poetry and songs.
“Anyone who stands out in this event has a chance to win a special prize prepared by Regal Court.
“That is why, during these times, Regal Court tends to get crowded. Luckily, I had reserved a place early through my connections. If not, we might not even have a seat today,” Cody said enthusiastically.
He had spent a huge amount on reservations to secure seats upstairs. It was all in anticipation of this literary event.
After all, gaining entry into Regal Court typically required wealth or influence. That made it the best opportunity to make connections with influential VIPS.
“A literary event? That’s wonderful!”
After hearing the news, Harper’s excitement grew. “I’ve been studying poetry y and songs since I was a kid. I can finally showcase my skills!”
Her grandfather had forced her to read tons of books since she was young. As a result, she had memorized a lot of literary material.
In her school days, she was known as the gifted prodigy with a way with words. Now, she finally had the chance to relive her past glory.
“Cody, you mentioned that there was a prize for winning. Do you have any idea what it might be?” Caldwell asked.
“Anything Regal Court prepares will be nothing ordinary,” Cody said. With a smile, he explained, “If I’m not mistaken, the prize would be selected from the Treasure Pavilion.
“The Treasure Pavilion contains an exclusive collection of rare and exotic treasures handpicked by the owner of Regal Court. Anything picked from there is truly priceless!”
“Priceless?” Caldwell’s eyes lit up, and his excitement made his breath quicken. The rest of the Harmony Healers students were excited as well. They thought about how rich they could become if they were to get such a priceless treasure.
It was an unexpected surprise that a simple dinner would give them such a remarkable opportunity. “Harper, we’re counting on you later. If you can outshine the competition, we can bask in your glory.”
“Exactly! If you win the treasure, Harmony Healers will become famous too!”
Many of the students placed their hopes on Harper. They were aware that Harper was exceptionally intelligent and gifted. She stood out from the rest in whatever she pursued.
Especially when it came to poetry and songs, her upbringing had honed her skills to a high level of expertise that she could rival some experts.
“Don’t worry. When I claim first place and win that treasure, I’ll definitely treat everyone to a meal!” Harper declared with confidence.
“Harper, don’t get too arrogant. Remember, there’s always someone better out there,” Brooke offered a timely reminder.
