Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 72

Paxton, a man of culture, felt his eyes brim with tears as he spoke passionately about his work.

Moved by his emotion, Cressida exclaimed, “Oh, how heartbreaking!”

Paxton quickly composed himself and clinked glasses with Sullivan, his spirits lifting. “But I’ll find her. It’s never too late for music.”

Sullivan offered a restrained smile. “Paxton, your dedication to classical music is truly touching.”

With his subtle glance, Bianca knew her cue and gracefully presented a check for 2 million dollars. Her words were carefully chosen, “This is a modest gesture of support for classical music from Mr. Lowry. Please accept it. And should you need more, Mr. Lowry won’t hesitate to assist”

Paxton replied with a polite reserve, “Such generosity from Mr. Lowry upon our first meeting is overwhelming!”

As Sullivan readied to leave, Paxton’s assistant, Luke, took the check and saw Sullivan and his party out.

Returning to Paxton, who was still sipping his drink, Luke chuckled, “Where did Mr. Lowry find such a ‘gem? She’s no match for Megan, from talent to emotion. And looks? Hardly a comparison.”

Paxton drawled, “Her playing is quite atrocious!*

hesitated, then asked, “So, you won’t take Cressida on?”

job that feeds you is tough. No matter how principled I am, it’s hard without money. When someone’s willing to throw cash at classical music, how can I refuse? We’ve got enough hands for the menial tasks; we’ll find a

for you? How about at Joyful Junction

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him a knowing smile, “You have a good

puzzled as she asked, “Why would Mr. Lowry give him money if Paxton won’t take me

thought to herself that Cressida didn’t understand a

maestro like Paxton to accept a novice like her on first meeting would be beneath him. The 2 million dollars was just an opening

Cressida, Bianca spoke with patience and a gentle tone, “Paxton is very selective; he doesn’t just take on any student. Be patient, Ms. Baldwin. There’s

softly, “Is my playing

remained silent, adjusting her dress.

bother with such

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car around, Sullivan slipped inside. Cressida attempted to follow, but the driver blocked the door. “Apologies, Ms. Baldwin, but Mr.

driver closed the door and drove off, leaving a distraught Cressida