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!*

“So, you won’t take Cressida

noble, but any 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 spot for Cressida. The key is

flicked the check. Then shall I arrange a meeting with Megan for you? How about at Joyful Junction Café by

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smile, “You have

Mr. Lowry give him money if

thought to herself that Cressida didn’t understand a

be beneath him. The 2 million dollars was just an opening bid, a

and a gentle tone, “Paxton is very selective; he doesn’t just

“Is

silent, adjusting her

didn’t bother with such conversations.

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

door and drove off, leaving

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