After carefully dressing up , Samantha made her way downstairs . And at the same time, instructed someone to bring Sloane down as well . Hearing this , Sloane rolled her eyes . Samantha really had not learned her lesson , still daring to show off in front of her . Well then ... " Let's go . " Sloane closed her medical book and stood up . At the piano , Samantha was already seated gracefully . When she saw Sloane coming downstairs , a trace of calculation flashed in her eyes . Her fingers lightly brushed across the keys , playing a string of beautiful notes , yet her gaze was full of provocation as she looked at Sloane . Most of the guests around were enchanted by Samantha's performance , their voices rising now and then in admiration . Sloane leaned against the stair railing , quietly watching Samantha's display . During the time she had been back , she had indeed witnessed Samantha's hard work . She had spent countless days and nights locked in the practice room . She did have some talent . But to be hailed as a future piano master , as the Rivers family claimed ? Far from it . When the piece ended , applause erupted from the crowd . Samantha slowly rose to her feet , a radiant , proud smile on her face . She glanced toward Sloane and suddenly spoke up , " Sloane , it's your birthday today too . Would you like to perform a piece ? " Back then , when the Rivers family decided to keep Samantha , they had claimed to the outside world that Samantha and Sloane were twins , and indeed , they had been born on the same day . Otherwise , when the nanny switched the babies , no one would have been so so slow to realize . Shane , a suitor of Samantha's , sneered and said loudly , " I heard that Ms. Rivers grew up in the countryside . She's probably never even seen a piano . Having her play would be torture . How about letting her demonstrate farming instead ? " A few guests burst into laughter , while others , wary of Mason's presence , only dared to snicker behind their hands . As for Mason himself ? He could not have been happier to see Lucas's fiancée humiliated . The more disgrace , the better . Marshall's face darkened . " I told you to keep her upstairs ! " more Helen's expression was equally sour . " I did have someone guard her . How was I supposed to know she'd get out ? " Samantha was secretly thrilled , though on the surface she feigned conce it to heart . But since today is our shared birthday , it would be a bit wrong if you didn't perform something . " " Sloane , everyone's just joking around . Don't take Sloane swept her gaze over the entire hall , lified her chin slightly , and loo up at Samantha . " You're sure you want me to go Samantha , confident that Sloane had no talents , felt even more triumphant . " Of course ! Sloane , it's a perfect chance for you to shine ! " The corners of Sloane's lips curved into a faint , nearly imperceptible smile as she strode steadily toward the stage . P P Shane , eager to please Samantha , wasted no time piling on the mockery . " Maybe Ms. Rivers should show us some farming techniques instead ! " Laughter continued . Samantha was ecstatic . After today , the Hawthorne family would surely be desperate to break off the engagement . Sloane's slender fingers rested lightly on the piano lid . She turned her head slightly and said to Samantha , her voice steady , " I don't know how to play the piano , but I can play the zither . " Samantha thought she was just bluffing . She scoffed lightly , " You can play the zither ? But we didn't prepare a zither for today ." In fact , she thought Sloane was just making excuses to avoid embarrassment , choosing an instrument that was not even present . " I have one , " a voice suddenly called out from the crowd . Send Gifts Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!