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."

her mind racing. She hadn't expected the man Julia and the

shock?" Malcolm nudged her shoulder, trying to jolt her back to reality. "Harvey wants you as his student! You've got to jump on this opportunity! There are tons of people who would kill for a chance like this!" Meryl pressed her

and, 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

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

chance that

he had finally found someone who piqued his interest, only to have her decline

instead of reacting negatively, Harvey

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to curry favor with him, she

giving her an out. "No rush. Take your time to think it over. If you ever change your mind, just

to let this opportunity slip away, shot Meryl a glare and pulled her aside,

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

You don't

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

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

gloomier, her words echoing. louder

eyebrow, intrigued by the

like a slap in