Chapter 167 Chapter

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Leo Was embarrassed, yes, but there was something else something warmer.

He knew, deep down, that despite everything, he still held a place in my heart. His posture shifted, a mix of remorse and satisfaction settling on his face as he realized that he was not without the slightest chance with me. Tira's eyes, meanwhile, were filled with something entirely different.

She looked at me with a depth of sympathy that I hadn't expected, and for reasons I couldn't fully explain, I felt a strange connection to her.

throat tightened as if I wanted to cry too, the sensation of being inexplicably close to this woman overwhelming me.

You played beautifully," she praised softly, her words heavy with sincerity, "Your skill is remarkable. You must have had a great teacher."

I nodded, smiling faintly. "My father is Orlando Martin. Ile's taught me a lot."

The moment Orlando's name left my lips, Tira's demeanor shifted.

Her smile wavered, and something unreadable crossed her face.

The warmth in her eyes dulled slightly, replaced by a complicated expression I couldn't quite decipher.

She held her silence for a moment, then reached out a hand toward BETA Freya, who quickly handed her a small cheque book.

Without a word, Tira picked up a pen and scribbled something on the cheque.

She signed it with a flourish, tore it from the book, and handed it to me with a calm smile. "Here's a little gig fee. Please, take it."

accepted the cheque, murmuring a

the amount written on it, my eyes widened

million dollars-for

amount?" I stammered, trying to make

a gentle laugh, her expression softening

At

was genuine, but there was a heaviness in her words, as if she knew more

call and leaned

rose to her

was a pleasure meeting you both. I look forward to hearing more from

Leo and I left

the corridor, the entire encounter felt surreal, like I

in disbelief. "Pinch me, let me see

a corner. Without warning, he leaned down and bit my lip-not gently,

and gave him a gentle

hummed, still in a good mood, and

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and the two of

figure stepped out, the brim of

past him as we entered the lift,

glanced back, but the man had already disappeared down the

my

the thought away.

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