Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 71

Paxton’s assistant blinked in surprise. He realized he had just let something slip and quickly covered it up with a smooth, “Oh, Heamed 11 from quick seek”

Sullivan offered a faint smile, not pressing the issue further,

Relieved, the assistant turned his attention to Cressida.

Word was that Ms Baldwin was a prodigy, but he hadn’t heard anything about her being lame. And that outfit she wore was, well, less than flattering

Cressida was buzzing with excitement as she asked, “You’re Paxton, right?”

The assistant offered a polite smile and said, “I’m Paxton’s assistant, Luke,”

Instantly. Cressida’s interest deflated, this man was not Paxton, but merely an assistant.

She rolled her eyes skyward.

Bianca, standing nearby, snickered. Luke was one of the most sought–after talent agents in the industry, his hands full of golden opportunities. Young musicians would kill to curry favor with him! Cressida was nothing special, yet there she was, giving him the cold shoulder

What a fool!

this to herself; she wanted

Paxton arrived, Luke leaned in to whisper a

he felt compelled to show some courtesy and offered a

sat next to Sullivan,

finished her studies, she’d be a world–renowned

attention.

One was a wily fox in the music world, the other a business tycoon; both concealed their sharp

the drinks flowed, Paxton started to lament.

domestically is another story. Classical music isn’t getting the love, you

money at the problem but instead introduced Cressida,

Paxton noticed Cressida for the first time. He sincerely asked her to play a piece for him.

immediately played a rendition of

Megan, recalling the tunes she played at Regal Bolt, several of which he found quite impressive, even astonishing. He had never

music intrusive. But a maestro is

tough gig! I’ve always dreamed of a world tour, to really showcase the classical heritage globally. Let people hear our compositions, instead of