Chapter 1412:

Before Elyse realized what was happening, she was seated in the car.

“I’m not sure I want to go,” she whispered softly.

Victor fastened his seatbelt, and his demeanor turned serious. “Come on, I’ve already told everyone you’re coming. Don’t let me down now and embarrass me.”

Elyse rolled her eyes. “Great, so I’m just your trophy for the evening.”

Victor let out a laugh. “Got me. Now buckle up, we’re leaving.”

With a resigned sigh, Elyse secured her seatbelt and rolled down the window to talk to Chloe. “Go on ahead, I’ll be fine.”

Pulling up to the lively buzz of the party, Victor and Elyse emerged from the car.

Victor, eyeing Elyse’s empty hands, hesitated before speaking. “Elyse, your violin… wouldn’t they want a tune or two tonight?”

and shot him a skeptical glance, then ducked back into the car to

flourish, she quipped, “Performances aren’t for free,

“Right, of course not. Wouldn’t ask you to play

Victor to catch up, rubbing his nose as if that

entered, the melodies of a guitar caught Elyse’s attention, soon joined by the deep, rich tones of a viola. The pair’s music wove a haunting

epic,” Elyse whispered, awe

instruments filled the space, complemented by the easy chatter and laughter of the crowd. Elyse spotted someone deftly balancing a glass

thrill

this world! I love it here—the energy is just

laughed softly. “Take it easy. I can see you’re having a blast, but let’s not get teary-eyed just yet. I’d be at a loss if you actually started

wasn’t on the verge of

buddy of mine. He was at

face brightened instantly.

about that? Let’s head

crowd towards the pulsing center of the

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