Chapter 168

A faint smile tugged at the corners of Rolin's lips, clearly pleased to hear Elizabeth being praised so highly.

"She's not only a prodigy on the piano, but she's also a remarkable racer. You should see her in action when you get the chance."

Tira's eyes gleamed with pride and nostalgia.

"I know. She's my daughter. I had the same love for speed and thrills when I was younger, too."

Rolin's expression softened, his tone gentler.

en if you can't acknowledge her just yet, maybe you could invite her to play the piano with you more often. Give yourselves some time together."

Tira's face brightened as she suddenly remembered something.

She turned to her Beta, who had been standing silently by her side. "Freya, call Holt."

With a nod, BETA Freya dialed the number and handed the phone to Tira.

The line connected quickly, and Tira's voice took on a commanding, no-nonsense tone.

"Holt, you don't need to look for another candidate for that piano gig. I've already found someone who's perfect."

Holt, on the other end of the line, sounded surprised. "So soon? Who?"

"It's a young pianist named Elizabeth. She's incredible. In fact, I was so impressed that / offered her five million dollars on the spot," Tira replied, her tone laced with satisfaction. There was a long, tense pau

on

the

*Five million dollars?"

f

the opportunity slipping through his fingers, the fortune

his jaw. "Five million?" He repeated, trying to

else in the future, don't hesitate to come to

was curt, a polite dismissal. "We'll see," she said before hanging up

the phone down, his face

darted to Aria, who

to Tira and snatched a

expression darkened, but she tried

lucky," she muttered

Holt's patience snapped.

business alone is worth hundreds of millions. And now, because of you, all of it has gone to Elizabeth!" He pounded

startled by the outburst. She hadn't realized the depth of

glared at Holt,

was? I

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at her, shaking

involved, let alone strike a deal with her. And now, because of that, I've lost everything I worked for." He leaned in closer, his voice lowering dangerously. "And as for you, stop

words, but she kept her mouth shut, unwilling to show how

brushing

at least don't side with other women,"

face flushed with anger, his chest heaving as he struggled to

of losing Tira's business-and the money that came with

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