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.

so I accepted the Music Department's invitation, thinking I could visit you after the

had been

and replied honestly, "Mr. Bell was

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

did you spot any promising talent for the Pianists

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

you know her?" Gabriel asked

"Uh-huh," Yvette

Yvette nodded.

all the more reason to recruit her then!" Gabriel smiled

you sure?" Yvette shot a cold glance at him,