Chapter 365:

Elyse picked up the coffee cup and took a sip, savoring the strong aroma that left a fragrant taste in her mouth. Driscoll savored a sip from his cup, then remarked deliberately, “Ah, Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. The water temperature was spot on, enhancing its full-bodied flavor.”

Cody raised an eyebrow in surprise. “You can tell just from the taste?”

“I traveled there when I was younger; after tasting it once, I couldn’t forget,” Driscoll smiled warmly.

Cody turned to Elyse. “Weren’t you supposed to be rehearsing at the Celestial Sounds Symphony today?”

Elyse felt a twinge of embarrassment as she admitted she had been fired.

Cody frowned, puzzled. “How did you miss your chance to get reinstated?”

She fell silent, unable to find the right words to explain. Driscoll had come prepared to explain everything and take the blame, but Elyse shook her head, stopping him. She took a breath and said, “I was kidnapped.”

After listening to the whole story, Cody was stunned. “You were kidnapped? And your sister orchestrated this?”

Elyse nodded with a bitter smile. “But why would she set a trap for you? You’re family.”

didn’t understand why Mabel had plotted against her and hadn’t heard a single apology. Staring down at her coffee, she said

even more confused. “You’re not

her cup nervously. “My parents died years ago. My

looked at Elyse thoughtfully, his eyes searching for

conversation is too heavy. I’d

replied with a nod. “Well, I’d like to ask, what other opportunities do I have if I want to continue on this musical path?” Elyse composed herself, finally voicing the question she had been

full of

thoughtfully.

confused. “What do

leaned forward and spoke earnestly. “You’re my

any words. Driscoll, equally stunned, asked, “You’re his apprentice?

When did I become

weren’t, why would I have taught you violin techniques and taken the time

question stumped Elyse, leaving her unable to answer. Cody continued, “You’ve been my apprentice for

become Cody’s apprentice? Was he right about her dullness? After pondering for a while, she finally gave up trying to figure it out. No matter what, she was Cody’s apprentice now. Once she came to terms with this,

I’ll introduce them to you another day. Since you’ve left the Celestial Sounds Symphony, come practice with

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