Chapter 1073:

Caden continued, his tone warm but hurried, “I need a favor. Today’s a special day, and I’ve planned a surprise for Alicia. But the pianist I hired had a last-minute emergency and can’t make it. If you’re free, could you step in and fill in?”

Alicia often told Caden that Gemma was a remarkably talented woman. Her health had been devastated by illness, confining her to her home, where she immersed herself in mastering various arts, including music and painting. Her piano skills were especially extraordinary.

Gemma hesitated. “I really want to help you, but today is a holiday, and I might…”

Caden raised a brow, puzzled. “Are you dating someone?”

Just then, Pierre entered from outside.

Worried that Caden might spread rumors to Corey, Gemma quickly denied it. “No, no, I just recovered from my illness. I’m not dating anyone.”

continuing to help

Pierre worked, Gemma absentmindedly played with his hair

all celebrating the holiday,”

others could enjoy the holiday, but she could not? Caden was as infuriating

for his criticism of her brother—Gemma knew her social obligations couldn’t

“Before noon,” Caden replied.

her in a new outfit for going

puzzled, as she covered the phone and shot

silently,

to hold her as she mentally calculated her remaining free time for the day. The

scattering instantly. Meanwhile, Caden’s voice droned

Pierre in confusion. Pierre’s dark gaze remained fixed on her, his eyes filled with a

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