The Return Of the Invincible Heiress
Chapter 316

Chapter 316: Chapter 316

Netizens were also overwhelmingly praising Lorelai.

With the atmosphere being stirred up like this, the family could not tolerate Josie stealing Lorelai’s spotlight.

"Grandma, you absolutely must get Josie to leave," Lorelai said, finally stopping her tantrum, sniffling as she spoke.

"If she makes it to the finals, I’ll withdraw from the competition."

Although she was only seven years old, she had been influenced since childhood and knew that she was the only hope in the family.

The family would suffer a huge blow if she refused to participate in the competition or did not perform well.

"Don’t worry." Saanvi gently pinched her granddaughter’s face and said confidently,

"A mere Carter family can’t beat us."

After saying that, she called Paityn.

When she saw the caller ID, Paityn felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.

She did not know if she should pick up the call.

If she picked up, Saanvi would definitely scold her for voting for Josie.

If she did not pick up, Saanvi would be even angrier and scold her even more afterward.

She did not know how to explain it to Saanvi.

After thinking for a moment, she gritted her teeth and sent a message:

[It’s not convenient to answer the phone during the competition.]

Then she turned her phone over and ignored the call.

At this moment, in a music studio in Valemont City, a man with graying hair, a distinguished air, and deep-set eyes stood outside the recording studio wearing headphones. His brows furrowed as he listened to a singer’s recording inside. He shook his head as he listened.

Before the singer could finish singing, he removed his headphones and threw them on the table. He turned off the recording in the studio and said sternly,

"No! The breathing is unstable, and the skills and emotions are lacking. I’m not recording anymore. Go back and reflect on yourself. Adjust your condition first."

With that, he turned around and left.

There were more than ten people in the studio, but none of them dared to make a sound.

Only when his figure disappeared did everyone dare to whisper:

"Mr. Bond is as strict as the rumors say. His serious face is so scary."

"Silas is so popular. Wherever he goes, everyone fawns over him. Only Mr. Bond dares to scold him like this."

"Haven’t you heard? Damon is a singer with a flowing stream and an ironclad reputation. After all these years, the popular singers have changed one after another, but his position remains unshakable. Even Silas had to put in a lot of effort to hire him to produce his records."

Silas’ staff, hearing these discussions, did not dare to refute at all—because that was the truth.

Damon walked into the lounge, picked up the special throat-moistening coffee, and shook his head as he drank.

The music industry was developing, and singers were earning more and more, but fewer and fewer could really sing. It had been years since he had met a truly talented singer who could sing.

At that moment, his assistant walked in excitedly and said,

"I’ve found a genius among geniuses. You’ll definitely like her."

Damon looked unconvinced.

"You said the same thing yesterday."

"This is different." The assistant clicked on a video.

"Although they’re about the same age, an angel must have blessed this young lady’s voice. The kind that only appears once every 30 years. It’s even more stunning than Paityn when she was popular."

Damon raised his hand.

"Don’t say anymore. I’m very busy and don’t want to—"

Suddenly, a soft, pure, and melodious voice came from the assistant’s phone, like a celestial sound from beyond the heavens. It first silenced him, and then made him close his eyes.

He held the cup, focusing on the singing. He could not help but nod.

Only when the singing ended did he open his eyes, put down the cup, take his assistant’s phone, and replay the singing video.

The moment he saw the video, his eyes widened, and his gaze landed on Hello Kitty, which the little girl held.

Then, his breathing became rapid. His fingertips enlarged the video, and he closely examined the little girl.

"Mr. Bond, this little girl’s voice and singing style are amazing, right?" the assistant said excitedly.

"I bet many managers and record companies are preparing to contact this little girl..."

"Go," Damon waved his hand.

"Take me to see this little girl immediately."

That night, many people wanted to find Josie.

But they were unable to locate her.

Josie went to bed at 10 p.m. every night and had already left the broadcasting hall well before then.

Moreover, only her family knew her cell phone number, so anyone who wanted to contact her could only reach out to her family.

Her family had left Arthur’s number with the organizing committee.

Arthur’s phone was ringing non-stop.

After responding several times with, "My little one is in school and is not considering debuting or signing a contract at the moment," he could not take it anymore, turned off his phone, and went to sleep.

Damon was in the same situation.

His assistant could not get through to Arthur and had to get the family’s address from the organizing committee.

After the competition ended, Paityn called Arthur. When she could not get through, she asked the staff for Josie’s address and hurried to the hotel.

It was nearly midnight by then, and the family was already asleep. She did not dare wake them, so she booked a room at the hotel to stay for the night, planning to visit the family or Josie the next day.

What she did not know was that just as she fell asleep, Damon had also arrived at this hotel. He had booked a room and was staying there temporarily.

The next morning, at eight o’clock.

Paityn, who had been unable to sleep all night, mustered her courage and knocked on the door of the family’s room.

No one responded.

She guessed they might have gone for breakfast and called Arthur.

This time, the call went through.

However, when Arthur heard that it was her, he immediately said coldly,

"We have nothing to say to you."

Then, he hung up and blocked her number.

Furious, she ran to the hotel restaurant to look for them.

But no matter whether it was the buffet or the private room, she did not find them.

They might have gone out to eat.

With no other options, she sat down and ate her breakfast absent-mindedly, waiting for them.

Close to 10 a.m., she still had not seen them, but she received a call from her mother-in-law.

Saanvi’s tone was cold.

"I’ve arrived in Valemont City. Where are you? I’m coming to find you."

Paityn did not want to see her, but she did not dare to disobey her.

She could only give her the hotel and room number.

Saanvi’s voice came coldly over the phone:

"Stay in the hotel. Do not go anywhere. Wait for me."

Then she hung up.

Paityn glared at the phone that had ended the call, muttering in frustration,

>"You are already so old. Why are you still doing this? Let me go, and let yourself go!"

After cursing, she left the dining room in frustration, went upstairs, and arrived at the guest room door.

Before she could knock, the door opened.

Arthur and Jaden walked out with a few backpacks in hand.

Paityn blocked their path and peered inside.

"Where is Josie? Is she here?"

"She is not here," Arthur said with disgust. "She already took the car back. We stayed behind to pack up."

Considering that many people might come looking to talk about signing Josie, they had gone out for breakfast after waking up that morning. They did not dare stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, Josie and the others had already left for Rosemont City, while they stayed behind to check out.

And now, after finishing packing, they ran into the annoying Paityn.

Paityn suppressed her disappointment and said calmly,

"Regarding Josie, I have something important to discuss with you. Let us go in and talk."

"No," Arthur said loudly. "I will say it again. We have nothing to say to you. Do not bother us again, or I will curse."

"Also, if you dare to make things difficult for Josie in the competition, our family will definitely not stand by and do nothing. You had better think twice."

With that, he puffed out his chest, raised his chin, and swaggered past Paityn.

Jaden also gave Paityn a cold glance and said,

"The Carter family is not to be trifled with."

Then, she walked behind Arthur.

They had only taken a dozen steps when a man with an extraordinary aura walked over and almost bumped into them.

Arthur did not recognize the man, but Jaden did.

Arthur glanced at the man a few more times.

The man stood aside and walked past them. His gaze met Paityn’s as she chased after them.

Both of them were stunned and stopped in their tracks.

Paityn’s face turned slightly pale. After a while, she said with a trembling voice,

"You... What are you doing here?"

The man looked at her and said,

"I am here to find Josie."

"Why are you looking for her?"

Paityn bit her lips, her eyes filled with anger. She lowered her voice and said,

"She has nothing to do with you! Leave quickly, and do not disturb her again."

Her reaction confirmed one thing for the man.

The man said in a deep voice,

"Let me ask you, Josie is my daughter, right?"

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