Talented Hairess A Rose with Thorns

"Yvie, you must be tired after all that standing! Come, sit down and drink this," Gabriel said with a smile.

Arching an eyebrow, Yvette remarked, "You sure put on quite the act as the president of the Pianists Association."

Gabriel's eyes darted with guilt. He thought he had finally had the chance to flaunt his authority as the president, but he hadn't anticipated that Yvette would catch him in the act.

"Yvie, can't I at least exercise my authority as the president in public? If you really dislike it, I won't do it again!" he pleaded pitifully.

Not truly concemed about such trivial matters, Yvette replied indifferently, "Do as you please. Just don't overdo it."

"Without a doubt! You know I was just putting on an act, Yvie," Gabriel smiled even more ingratiatingly.

could visit you after

been trying to persuade

replied honestly,

stood dumbfounded. He knew Yvette wouldn't have voluntarily participated in the

any promising talent for the Pianists Association this

the candidates. She's quite promising overall, so

you know her?" Gabriel

"Uh-huh," Yvette

Yvette nodded.

reason to recruit her then!" Gabriel smiled

cold glance at him, sending a chill down