Chapter 35 Envy and Isolation Estella nodded . " Yeah . Tomorrow I'll hand in my resignation to Serenade Music Hub . " Finished Though thrilled to have earned a spot in the Symphony Band , she felt a little helpless knowing she'd still have to face Isabelle in the future . The next day , Estella received her official offer letter from the Symphony Band . She immediately shared the good news with Selene and submitted her resignation at the Serenade Music Hub Arts Center . Selene was delighted . " That's amazing , Estella . Now you'll be touring with Mr. Chase ! With your talent , I'm sure you'll become a star internationally in no time ! " Estella looked at her gratefully . " Thank you for everything these past few weeks . I probably won't have many chances to see you again . I'll miss you . " But Selene wasn't one for sentiment . She grinned . " We're in the same city . If you're too busy to visit me , I'll just come find you . " Back home , Estella began packing . Lilian came over to help . From the side , Jocelyn muttered sarcastically , " Must've landed a bigshot . Getting into the Symphony Band just like that . So enviable . " Lilian found her tone offensive and snapped , " Jocelyn , watch your mouth . " Jocelyn scoffed . " Am I wrong ? You think just anyone can get into the Symphony Band ? Estella beat out Ms. Isabelle , who studied overseas and has won multiple international awards ? Yeah right . Who'd believe there wasn't something fishy going on ? " Her words stirred up the whole office . Whispers spread , with everyone starting to suspect Estella had powerful connections . Lilian wanted to defend her , but Estella stopped her . " I'll handle it . " She walked up to Jocelyn . Jocelyn sneered . " What ? Trying to clear your name ? Save it . I don't believe a word . " Without saying anything , Estella slapped her across the face - twice . Jocelyn stood there stunned , her cheeks burning with pain . She jumped up and yelled , " You dare hit me ?! " Estella didn't flinch . She pulled out her phone . " Jocelyn , I recorded everything you just said . Defamation is a legal offense . I happen to know a very good lawyer . You don't want to see me in court , do you ? " Jocelyn hadn't expected her to record anything . Furious and trembling , she still had no comeback . Estella saw her deflate and snorted , returning to her seat . Before leaving , she warned , " Watch your mouth . If I hear you spouting nonsense again , I'll hit you harder . " Jocelyn shrank back in fear , saying nothing more . Estella officially joined the Symphony Band and began rehearsing with the rest of the group in preparation for upcoming performances . Chase was very pleased with her and often gave her personal guidance . Chapter 35 Envy and Isolation Isabelle had also entered the orchestra , but watching Chase constantly praise Estella left her deeply resentful . She couldn't understand it . She wasn't any less talented than Estella - so why did Chase favor her ? The Symphony Band's concerts in Javerton became a sensation . More and more people rushed online to buy tickets . Videos of Estella playing the piano spread rapidly across the internet . Isabelle hadn't expected her own performances to get no attention , while Estella's blew up . She couldn't accept it 無 難 Finished To isolate Estella she began buying expensive gifts for other orchestra members and treating them to meals . At the same time , she subdy planted rumors : Estella had insider help to win the audition and was now paying for fake views online . Gradually , the members , won over by her gifts and whispers , began to distance themselves from Estella . Though the cold shoulder hurt , Estella knew she couldn't change how people thought of her . All she could do was continue working hard . Among the musicians , one person remained unaffected : Trent Quinn . He respected and admired Estella's talent Seeing her always eating alone , he found it a bit pitiful and started joining her at lunch . They gradually became close friends . Seeing this . Isabelle secretly took pictures of the two of them eating together and sent them to Nathaniel . Along with the photos , she twisted the story . Nathaniel , Estella is super popular in the orchestra . Barely been here and already has a suitor . She's always with this guy - looks like they're dating Nathaniel was in the middle of a meeting when he saw the message . His face darkened instantly . He hadn't expected Estella to be this shameless - flirting with other men while working in the orchestra . To him , it was cheating . He abruptly ended the meeting . His assistant Whitney stood nervously nearby , completely baffled as to why work - obsessed Mr. Nathaniel was acting so out of character . Back in his office , Nathaniel turned to his assistant . " Think of a way to make Estella willingly resign and return to the Hartwell family .