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.

at Jubilife University, so I accepted the Music Department's invitation, thinking I could visit you after the event. I didn't expect to bump into you here! Who could have thought you'd attend such an

was indeed surprised to see Yvette there. After all, their association had been trying to persuade

and replied honestly, "Mr.

dumbfounded. He knew Yvette wouldn't have voluntarily participated in the event, given her

did you spot any promising talent for the Pianists Association

nodded and replied, "Indeed, we have. The young lady from the Murray family, Yasmin Murray, stands out among the candidates. She's quite promising overall, so we're thinking about recruiting her- "Yasmin

you know her?" Gabriel asked

"Uh-huh," Yvette

Yvette nodded.

more reason to recruit

glance at him, sending a