Chapter 575

Haynes noticed Rachel staring at Aurora, her gaze lingering a bit too long. He spoke up softly, “Rachel?"

Startled, Rachel snapped out of her daze. She quickly masked her shock and offered a friendly smile. "Hello, Ms. Williams."

Aurora didn't seem the least bit offended by Rachel's lapse in manners. With a warm smile, she replied, "Ms. Pearce, it's lovely to meet you."

After a few moments of casual conversation, everyone found their seats around the table.

Both Rachel and Aurora played violin, giving them plenty of common ground. The two soon fell into an easy, engaging discussion.

Rachel was surprised to discover that, although Aurora hadn't attended Neo- Vespera University, her violin skills were outstanding-her insights on music even surpassed Rachel's own. It was clear that the kind of resources available to someone from an elite family like Aurora's made all the difference.

looks, poise, education, and refinement, Aurora outshone her in every way. The reputation of the city's leading socialite was, it seemed,

lunch together, laughter and conversation flowing

meal was winding down, Haynes suddenly spoke up. "Ms.

me before

nodded. "I heard

be. hosting a concert, and we'd love to invite Miss Chapman as a special quest. I was hoping

Haynes had owed the Williams family a favor, but he'd never asked for anything-until now. Though he didn't spell it out, everyone at the table understood: he was finally calling

words with care. Rachel felt her heart leap into her

a few seconds, Aurora finally said, "My brother is indeed planning to get engaged to Ms. Chapman, and the arrangements are still underway. I can mention your request to him, but I can't

not

be available

during that period. If she's willing,

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