The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 55 Serious Men Are Charming

Kirk walked directly up to Marion and assessed her from head to toe. “Is your leg injured?”

Marion felt embarrassed. “No, it’s not injured. I had a fracture, and the doctor suggested rest, so I had no choice but to use a wheelchair.”

Kirk clicked his tongue. “You should have told me. I would have sent someone to pick you up.”

“It’s alright. My family driver brought me here.”

“Okay.”

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Kirk got straight to the point. “You arrived just in time. We were about to start!”

As he watched the friendly banter, Kirk’s manager looked increasingly displeased. Before he could say anything, Kirk introduced her. “Marion was the winner of last year’s International Tchaikovsky Award and has been specially invited to play as the pianist for my new album!”

Kirk’s manager! Your name is well–known in the industry! Kirk

only female pianist in Mystara to have won the Tchaikovsky

previous demeanor, Bruce quickly apologized, “Miss Marion, please forgive me. Kirk has quite a few crazy fans, and I misunderstood you earlier!”

not mind. “Hello, Mr.

was not angry, Bruce breathed a sigh of relief. Artists‘ temperaments were often quite peculiar. Bruce’s attitude toward Marion made a complete 180, and the other staff followed suit and

hurry, which prompted Bruce to let Kirk and Marion enter the

while Marion recorded the accompaniment

Men Are

recording room.

album. While other artists might have used synthesized piano accompaniments, he

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the recording room, a considerate staff member provided her with

short break, she began the second take.

still ongoing, Marion listened to her recording, confirmed there were no issues, and then headed to Kirk’s recording room.