Chapter 286: Tracy's infatuation
"Trilly, you are not going."
Viscount Harrington called his daughter by her nickname and spoke sternly.
"Yes, my sweetheart, magic tricks are very dangerous. Just be a good girl and stay in your seat to watch the performance."
Lady Harrington also tried earnestly to persuade her.
But Tracy was already utterly enchanted by the magician onstage. Her cheeks flushed, and for the first time, rebellious thoughts stirred in her heart.
Her father had always kept her under strict discipline, but Tracy had a side he did not understand. She yearned for freedom, longed for a life without restraints, and admired the female characters in plays who bravely pursued their own identities, dreaming of becoming like them one day.
So this time, she did not obey Viscount Harrington. Instead, she gathered up her skirt and ran onto the stage.
Chen Lun ignored Viscount Harrington's murderous glare and offered a polite smile.
"What a brave lady. May I have your name?"
He asked in a gentle voice.
"Tracy... Tracy Harrington. You can call me Trilly, Mr. Jack."
The young girl spoke shyly.
The audience was astonished. That was Viscount Harrington's daughter!
If anything went wrong during this performance, Viscount Harrington would surely be furious...
Backstage, Huoyiner could not help drawing a deep breath, his heart in his throat as he silently prayed that Mr. Jack could deliver a flawless performance.
"All right, Miss Trilly. Please stand over here."
Chen Lun chuckled and led the girl over to stand before a wooden board as tall as a person.
Looking up at the magician from so close, Tracy discovered that he was even more handsome than she had imagined, and her heart involuntarily raced.
Her cheeks flushed so deeply they seemed about to bleed.
His voice was exceptionally pleasant, too,