After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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

of the call. He was

*Five million dollars?"

f

the opportunity slipping through his fingers, the

jaw. "Five million?" He repeated, trying

you need anything else in the future, don't hesitate to

dismissal. "We'll see," she said before hanging

the phone down, his face

eyes immediately darted to Aria,

and

expression darkened, but she tried to

just got lucky," she muttered under her

Holt's patience snapped.

you even understand what's happened? Tira is one of my biggest clients-her business alone is worth hundreds of millions. And now, because of you, all of it has gone to Elizabeth!" He pounded his fist

the outburst. She hadn't realized

at

didn't you tell me how important it was? I thought

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her,

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

she kept her mouth shut, unwilling to show how deeply they

coldly brushing off

least don't side with other women," she accused before

flushed with anger, his chest heaving

business-and the money that came