Chapter 163:

After returning to the room, Elyse swiftly succumbed to sleep. Upon waking in the morning and finding Jayden peacefully slumbering beside her, her good mood enveloped her. However, curiosity gnawed at her, and she yearned to know the time of his return to bed the previous night. After a brief internal debate, she abandoned the notion of rousing him.

Having changed attire, she departed the room and encountered Driscoll preparing breakfast on the ground floor. “Good morning,” Driscoll greeted warmly.

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“Good morning.” Yawning behind her hand, Elyse inquired, “Are Jayden’s friends like Peyton expected to arrive around midnight?”

Driscoll affirmed, “Indeed. His companions maintain late hours. They typically arrive at midnight, granted entry by security.”

It appeared to be more than a coincidence; they genuinely relished nocturnal gatherings. Rubbing her temple, she remarked, “I noticed them indulging in libations in the basement yesterday. You hadn’t mentioned this before.”

Driscoll smiled and remarked, “Because they rarely visit. When they do, the household servants are typically asleep. I’ve never even crossed paths with them late at night before.”

Elyse returned the smile and began her breakfast.

retrieved her violin, Wanda summoned her to the office. Seated in the chair, Wanda regarded Elyse

my expectations. You’ve clinched the first place in

felt a rush of flattery. Being acknowledged by Wanda was her utmost desire, and now she had achieved

happily, “I’ve been

have won first place last year, but you opted out of the selection. I was quite

selection the previous year, filled with regret.

If you had participated, victory would have been within reach. But this year is

tone, “Were it not for you, she would have claimed the title of youngest concertmaster in the orchestra this

Previously, her attention had been solely on Theo.

earnestly. “With just two days

of expectation,

both secured the top rank, the other three players boast considerable talent as well, with their instructors being esteemed members

to return to the practice room palpable. To her surprise, she encountered Vicky standing by

playfully remarked, “You’ve already claimed the top spot. Why do you look unhappy? It’s quite the

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