Chapter

17

It was nearly 11 p.m., yet, the streets were still clogged with relentless traffic.

We crawled forward in heavy silence, the weight of unspoken words filling the space between us.

phone kept buzzing with incoming messages, each one slicing through the fragile quiet.

I glanced down, seeing Rolin's name flash on the screen. He'd sent me the documents he promised earlier.

Leo must've noticed because he suddenly started honking furiously, even though the car ahead hadn't budged.

"Put your phone on silent," he ordered, his voice chillingly cold.

complying as

opened Rolin's file, hoping

in

in a piano competition.

elegant white dress, immersed in a melodious melody with a brisk yet focused posture, playing every

asked to mute them, I couldn't help but marvel at

are some business proposals and project

if seeing my thoughts, Rolin messaged again, almost

you think? Not

month. Impress me and you can be a partner.] [And trust me, the

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