Chapter 153
Chapter 153:
Ashton’s comment seemed like a veiled mockery, particularly given Phillip’s recent failures and the embarrassment he’d endured at the last bidding event. His reputation had suffered, and few were now willing to entrust him with their cases. Phillip was irritated by Ashton’s words but chose to avoid conflict, fearing Ashton might sense something amiss.
Thus, Phillip suppressed his anger, turning his head away and emitting a cold snort. He chose to ignore Ashton to preserve his remaining dignity.
Seeing Phillip’s lack of response, Ashton shrugged in resignation.
He ceased his remarks and walked past them.
Watching Ashton’s calm retreat, Phillip finally felt a sense of relief.
A smile gradually spread across his face as he observed Ashton’s unperturbed demeanor. It appeared Ashton had not discovered the tampering of his piano.
With this, Phillip was convinced his plan had succeeded.
As Ashton headed to the backstage area, both Phillip and Tristan let out a sigh of relief.
Almost simultaneously, the two of them began to revel in their anticipated triumph.
To them, victory seemed just one step away.
They only needed to wait a bit longer to witness Ashton embarrass himself publicly.
With a self-satisfied grin, Tristan elbowed Phillip and boasted, “I told you he wouldn’t catch on. Let’s just sit back and watch him disgrace himself p>
Filled with a deep sense of satisfaction, Phillip initiated contact with a firm known for its expertise in online trolling.
As soon as Ashton’s embarrassing moment was broadcast live on the internet, Phillip would spring into action, deploying online trolls to intensify the damage to Ashton’s reputation. With additional support from Fraser, there was no doubt that Ashton’s reputation was on the brink of destruction this time.
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Brimming with confidence and anticipation, Phillip and Tristan gradually relaxed and started to enjoy the ongoing performance. After enduring several performances, Phillip’s moment finally arrived when he heard the name he despised announced.
It was Ashton’s turn to take the stage at last.
Having anticipated this moment for so long, Phillip couldn’t contain his excitement and began to critique Ashton’s appearance.
“Look at Ashton’s outfit. The cuffs are wrinkled, and his collar is misaligned. His shoes seem to be from an obscure brand. They’re likely inexpensive items from a market stall. It’s clear from such oversights that he’s either unprofessional or indifferent about today’s performance. These minor but telling details suggest his performance might be lacking p>
Obviously, Phillip was being overly critical.
He initially aimed to influence the audience’s perception, suggesting that Ashton was not serious about his performance. However, much to Phillip’s astonishment, Ashton’s popularity at school was far greater than he had anticipated.
The students seated nearby quickly expressed their discontent with Phillip’s remarks.
One of the girls was visibly upset and said, “Who even are you? What the hell is the matter with you? And why are you being so critical of Mr. Baldwin p>
Others quickly joined in with their grievances. “Yeah, can you just be quiet and stop bothering us p>
Another person stated, “I think he’s just jealous of Mr. Baldwin. Our teacher is handsome and well-liked, which is why he’s nitpicking even the tiniest issues with Mr. Baldwin p>