Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 573 Entering the Competition

Meryl had no idea she had thoroughly offended Christine.

What surprised her more was Rachel stepping in to defend her

earlier.

Rachel had never seemed fond of her.

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Meryl wondered, "Could it be because I sent her that dress last

night? Did that really change her opinion of me?"

During the orchestra's group session, the instructor announced a performance scheduled for a month later.

This performance, held every three years, required a soloist from

the cello section.

Traditionally, this honor would go to the principal cellist, with the

rest of the section providing accompaniment.

However, this year, the rules changed. The soloist would be

chosen through an internal selection process involving the entire orchestra.

orchestra in

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requiring not only

but also well-rounded talent.

didn't think much of it because she was a newcomer and knew

heard about the competition, he looked at her sternly. "You're really not

doesn't even compete, people will

to consider. "Mr. Herty has

reputation. If I, his student,

competition, wouldn't

to embarrass myself, but I can't drag

name down with me."

Meryl was realistic about

good enough. If I enter and get eliminated in the internal

a month until the selection. With me personally coaching you, you're worried

competitive. Then again, anyone who reached his level in this field had

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skills, having me as

a month of personal lessons from Harvey was an opportunity she couldn't

what if I win the selection? The orchestra will send

she would only need to practice a

her unable to even write out a simple score. "Don't worry about that. I'll guide you step by step. Inspiration often

confident about this.

issue. Meryl didn't want to discourage him too much,

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