After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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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, and he insisted on

possessive

slightly

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private matter," he said, a hint of irritation in his

Luna, and even though we're having some conflicts right now, I'm not giving up on her, and her business is my business." Orlando's expression darkened, but before the

let's focus on what's important. What is it you wanted to talk to

gaze softened as he turned

highly prestigious piano event. If you can secure a good score, it will

competition?" he asked,

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

longer."

could see the conflict

to leave, didn't want to be separated from me for that

knew how important

I couldn't afford to pass

his silent plea clear in his

to stay, to

I had sacrificed many times

to let it slip through my

too many compromises in the

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I was determined to do something

do it," I said, my voice

Orlando's expression brightened immediately.

prepared entry

you'd make the right decision, Elizabeth. I've

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

feeling a mixture