Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 160

The next morning, Serena woke up in the studio's rest area to the sound of her phone ringing—it was Ruth calling.

"How's the composition coming along?" Ruth asked.

Serena rubbed her drowsy eyes and looked at the stack of papers on the nightstand, filled with densely written musical notes.

The past few hectic days at Samuel's studio had been filled with inspiration, and she had diligently jotted down every idea.

"Actually, I've come up with some new ideas. Your call couldn't have come at a better time."

With that, she got up to freshen up and arranged to meet Ruth at her studio.

Serena drove her Cullinan straight to the studio.

The moment she pulled up, Ruth, who had been waiting by the sidewalk, leaned into the car.

"Tsk, tsk. Your husband really spoils you. One look at this car, and it's obvious he's completely smitten with you."

"Why assume he bought it? Why couldn't I have bought it myself?"

She got out of the car, locked it, and linked arms with Ruth as they walked inside.

"No matter how rich you are, I doubt you'd splurge on a car like this just to get around. To you, a car is just a means of transportation-there's no need for something this expensive. Your husband must

laughed. "You really do know

She murmured, "He really

her eyebrows, casting one last glance at the Cullinan

this

married

Ruth arrived at the studio, the orchestra members were already setting up for

we start taking attendance, or wait a

Check with someone and see if

Ruth furrowed her brow.

was well aware

each with their own pride and individuality. The weekly

came with fines, they were more of a reminder than a strict

thing-but if something had happened to the violinist, that would be a much bigger

few moments later,

seems really busy these days. She's been absent a lot lately-maybe something's going on at

Winter? A violinist?

and Wendy had mentioned earlier. On top of that, Zach had recently taken Wendy to an

I need to talk to

Ruth aside and recounted the details of the phone call