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 I

and restless, I opened Rolin's file, hoping it would distract

silence in the

participation in a piano

melodious melody with a brisk yet focused posture, playing every note with seriousness

couldn't help but marvel at them, each play reflecting the musical

that, there are some business proposals and project details inside

my thoughts, Rolin messaged again,

think? Not

then? You have one month. Impress me and you can be a partner.] [And trust me,

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