Chapter 284

Jasmine's cold gaze made Calvin's heart throb again. His voice carried a trace of hurt and quiet desperation as he said, "I was just worried about you." "You don't understand me at all, and I don't need your concern," Jasmine snapped. She didn't spare him another glance and walked straight toward the stage. In the audience, she saw Penny and Lena sitting together. Joshua was there too; they all looked at her with warm, encouraging eyes. Jasmine gave them a small smile before turning to the audience and giving a deep, graceful bow. At that moment, everyone in the crowd, including those watching the livestream, looked at her with skeptical eyes. After all, there were too many packaged "beautiful PhDs" and "beautiful scientists" online these days, and now there was another "beautiful pianist". They all maintained a doubtful attitude toward Jasmine, with many viewers influenced by Ronan's narrative actively criticizing her online. Jasmine seemed oblivious to the various looks from t