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.

the orchestra in a

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composition competition, requiring not only

but also well-rounded talent.

much of it because she

he looked at her sternly. "You're really not

doesn't even compete, people will say I

to consider. "Mr.

reputation. If I, his student, don't

competition, wouldn't that invite

to embarrass myself, but

name down with me."

Meryl was realistic about

my skills aren't good enough. If I enter and get eliminated in the

skills aren't good enough? There's still a month until the selection.

realized Harvey was fiercely competitive. Then again, anyone who

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want to improve your skills, having me as your tutor for a month

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

win the selection? The orchestra will

to practice a single piece.

even write out a simple score. "Don't worry about that. I'll guide you step

confident about this. He

want to discourage him too much, so she could only agree with the mindset of giving it a

573 Entering the