Side Chick Era... Over

Loving Mom 396

Chapter 396

Sharon and Wendy both turned toward the door. A young woman stood there, glancing nervously around the room.

Sharon walked over. “Yes, this is Jaron Studios. Are you here for the interview?”

The woman nodded, her expression slightly stiff. “My name’s Casey Windham. I’m here to apply for the pianist position.”

She handed over her resume as she spoke.

Sharon took it and skimmed through. To her surprise, Casey wasn’t just a pianist; she was an accomplished violinist as well. Piano Level 10, with an impressive list of awards from international competitions, many of which carried significant prestige.

Sharon nodded. “Would you mind playing something for us?”

Casey nodded back, walked over to the piano, adjusted the bench, and tested the keys briefly before beginning to play.

Her foundation was solid, and her technique was flawless. Her hands moved confidently across the keys.

But, something wavered. Maybe it was nerves, maybe something else.

Anote fell wrong.

professionals. Recover quickly, and the audience might not

And then… silence.

trembled slightly as her face drained of color. “I… I’m sorry… I messed up…” Her voice was brittle, her gaze scattered and unfocused. Her eyes glistened. She looked like she

low and gentle. “It’s alright. It’s just

down, placed her fingers on the keys, and this time, the melody

“Casey, your piano skills are excellent. Why

was obvious that Casey’s problem wasn’t technique.

been out of the industry for too long. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to find

brows. “If you don’t mind me asking… why didn’t you play

She lowered her gaze. “My boyfriend… he was in a car accident. He

Wendy exchanged a

hesitated before speaking. “Casey, I’m sorry to hear that. But you know how this industry is. There’s a

misunderstood,” Casey rushed to explain, shaking her head.

“…it was me. I… I couldn’t let go. I stayed

resolute. “But I promise. If you hire me, I won’t leave easily. I won’t quit