Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

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Countless aspiring musicians had sought Harvey's mentorship over the years. Some genuinely wanted to learn the cello, while others were drawn to the power he wielded, hoping to use him as a stepping stone to greater heights. Harvey was well aware of this, which was why he had refrained from taking on students for so long.

The only pupil he had ever accepted was Casey Riley, a talented young cellist who had started studying under him when he was still outside the elite circles.

Casey had been with Harvey since he was five and had grown into an exceptional musician.

But now, Meryl was the first person in years to spark Harvey's interest in taking on a new student.

While her cello skills weren't top-notch, and her technique needed refinement, he sensed something special in her a raw talent and an emotional depth that was hard to come by.

The way Meryl played, pouring her heart into the instrument, brought the cello to life. Technique could be honed over time, but the passion and spirit she possessed were innate gifts. Harvey fell compelled to break his long-standing rule about accepting students, convinced that Meryl had the potential to be molded into something extraordinary. Chapter 330 Refuse

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turned out to be the very apprentice he had hoped to take under his wing. He found the twist of fate remarkably serendipitous.

As he looked at her, a warm smile spread across his face. "Would you like to become my student? I'd be honored to teach you everything I know and make you my last student."

Julia and the others

jump on this opportunity! There are tons of people who would

after a moment of contemplation, replied with a hint of regret, "Mr. Herty, I'm honored that you see potential in me, but I'm just an amateur. I play the cello to pass the time and have no plans to pursue it professionally." Malcolm's expression

wrong with you, Meryl? This is a golden opportunity to step

that

equally taken aback. After years of not accepting students, he had finally found someone who piqued

negatively, Harvey found Meryl's

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favor with him, she stood her ground, clearly a

rush. Take your time to think it over. If you ever change your mind,

opportunity slip away, shot Meryl a glare

a once-in-a-lifetime chance! Do you think Mr. Herty just

don't want to embarrass him in front of

"Why does my decision to accept or decline mentorship hinge on Malcolm's

help but snap back, "Mr. Stone, what's your deal? Aren't you overstepping your bounds a

gloomier, her words echoing. louder than intended, drawing the

raised an eyebrow,

words felt like a slap in