Who could resist that? It was like a billionaire reading his memoir in person. “Yes!” the audience screamed in unison. Their faces glowed with eager smiles, as if Cole’s words alone could turn them into millionaires overnight.

And so, Cole began. He shared childhood stories, struggles, and the obstacles he had conquered on the way to where he stood now. It was the first speech of his life. He had rejected countless invitations to speak at celebrity forums—he had never been one to chase the spotlight.

But today, to stop a stampede that might have ended in tragedy, he discovered a hidden gift: impromptu public speaking. And it wasn’t a small task. Over twenty thousand people sat before him. Not only did he have to speak off the cuff, but he had to strike the right chord—serious enough to be heard, light enough to keep the audience’s spirits high. It was a balancing act.

Most people would have stumbled, fumbling their way through. But Cole was different. Words came to him like water flowing downhill. Once he chose to speak, his mind filled with stories and lines that strung together seamlessly. One moment he was inspiring, the next he was disarming with humor.

Though he hated public speaking, he was a natural-born orator. Compared to him, the so-called motivational speakers looked like amateurs.

The audience was mesmerized. The earlier commotion melted into stillness, broken only by bursts of laughter and applause when Cole threw in a witty remark.

Backstage, Elliana and the others watched through the monitors. Emmanuel’s face lit with pride.

Lance let out a long sigh. “That’s Cole for you—always pulling a miracle out of thin air. I’ve never envied him for being the family head. I’ve only ever admired him.”

A soft smile curved Elliana’s lips, her eyes glowing with affection. The man she had chosen never failed her.

Only Taylor sulked. He had a thousand words bottled up, yet no voice to release them. In frustration, he jabbed at his phone and shoved the screen at the others. “This was supposed to be my concert! Now Cole’s stolen the spotlight. What if all my fans switch to him? Am I going to fall from A-list to forgotten overnight?”

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Lance didn’t hold back. “If Cole hadn’t stepped in, you’d already be finished. By tomorrow, you wouldn’t have a career. Your stage would be in ruins, and you’d have been torn apart along with it!”

Taylor lowered his head, stung into silence.

Then, out of nowhere, a deafening bang thundered from the audience.

Cole’s speech was so gripping that half an hour vanished without anyone noticing.

The audience stayed hooked, but the agitators had grown restless. At their leader’s cue, one of them smashed the seat beneath him, the crash ringing out across the hall.

Cole’s eyes darted toward the sound, narrowing ever so slightly.

The agitator seized the moment, lifting a megaphone. “Folks! We came for a concert, not a lecture! They’re stalling, treating us like fools! Don’t let them play you!”

Another agitator leapt up, his own megaphone blaring. “He’s right! They’re tricking us! Let’s storm the stage and tear it apart. Show them we won’t be pushed around!”

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