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I accepted the school's invitation.

At the graduation party, I perfectly presented the carefully prepared repertoire.

Compared to myself at the summer festival, I was a new person, and the consistent training

had been doing for a while had brought me back to the peak of my skills.

At the end of the piece, the applause was like a tidal wave, mixed with murmurs of

admiration and awe.

"Your playing was astounding, truly the pride of our school!"

The principal smiled as he walked over to me, and to my surprise, Orlando was also by his

side, looking at me with a smile.

"Well done, Liz." Orlando said in a soft tone.

The principal was very surprised; it was not often that he heard words of praise from the fussy piano virtuoso.

"Come with me, I have something to tell you, something that concerns your future."

"Yes, Father." I nodded and followed him out of the classroom.

The principal's eyes widened incredulously when he heard me say the word 'father', and

his expression almost seemed comical until we were far away and he didn't seem to react.

Orlando Martin's child was in his school, and he had only found out today?

We ended up in a quiet, dimly lit office-a space that seemed to reflect Orlando's introspective nature.

surprise, Leo showed up as well,

possessive feelings for

slightly at

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is a private matter," he said, a hint

right now, I'm not giving up on her, and her business is my business." Orlando's expression darkened, but before the tension could escalate,

important. What is it you wanted to talk to

softened as he turned to

competition coming up, a highly prestigious piano event. If you can secure a good score, it will open up countless opportunities for you in the future." Leo's face fell as he absorbed the

this competition?" he asked,

European territory," Orlando replied, "You'll be gone for

longer."

could see the

me to leave, didn't want

important this opportunity was for

chance I couldn't afford to

his silent plea clear

to stay, to choose

I had sacrificed many times before due

today, I resolved not to let

had made too many compromises in the past, always putting others before my

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time, I was determined to do

said, my voice steady with

Orlando's expression brightened immediately.

carefully prepared entry form,

right decision, Elizabeth. I've

in the competition. They're tailored to highlight your strengths as a pianist. All you need

feeling a mixture of excitement and