Chapter 75
Chapter 75 The Confrontation
Bell was visibly excited. He gripped Bianca’s hand tightly. “Did you truly compose this p>
Bianca lowered her head shyly. “It was just something I wrote on a whim p>
“Genius! An absolute genius! I am honored to be your teacher. I have high expectations for your future p>
Suddenly, Tatiana spoke. “Did you really write it p>
Her question drew everyone’s attention.
Before Bianca could respond, someone jumped to her defense. “What’s that supposed to mean? If she didn’t write it, did you p>
Chandler frowned. “Show some respect. Can’t she ask a question p>
Bianca looked wounded. “Do you doubt me p>
This time, Tatiana didn’t back down. “Yes p>
Bell looked between them, finally understanding. “So, who actually wrote this piece p>
A dark glint flashed in Bianca’s eyes. She proactively picked up the violin. “My hand is injured, but I can demonstrate a little p>
To solidify her ‘musical prodigy‘ persona, Bianca had practiced relentlessly over the past four years. She was hard on herself and had managed to become quite proficient. Plus, she knew this piece by heart.
When she finished, the room erupted in applause.
Bell remarked with slight regret, “It’s a pity your hand is injured. If you could play it with the perfection shown in the video, it would be truly astonishing p>
Bianca feigned discomfort in her wrist. “Once I’ve recovered, I’ll play properly for you, Maestro p>
At her current level, Bell wouldn’t normally accept her as a student. But such creative talent was invaluable.
So, Maestro Bell made his decision on the spot. “From now on, you are my student p>
Bianca shot Tatiana a triumphant look. “I just performed. Why don’t you play something too? I used to look up to you, you know p>
She was doing it deliberately. She knew perfectly well that Tatiana couldn’t even draw the bow across the strings now. Back then, she had ordered the rehab center to break her finger bones, one by one, to rip out her fingernails, to utterly destroy her future.
Tatiana pressed her lips together. Her hands, hanging at her sides, clenched and unclenched. Finally, she slowly shook her head. “I can’t p>
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The others snickered, clearly enjoying the spectacle.
“She doesn’t even dare to play, after making accusations p>
“Yeah, acting like the piece was hers p>
“If you ask me, it’s just sour grapes! Jealous that Bianca stole Jasper p>
Chandler couldn’t stand it anymore. He took Tatiana’s hand. “Let’s go.
As they walked out, passing Jasper, Tatiana paused and said softly, “You’re despicable. Discarding her gift. giving it away.
Jasper froze, his brow furrowing. He was about to ask what she meant, but she had already turned and left.
Once they were gone, the others lost interest. Not daring to say anything inappropriate in front of Jasper, they all slipped away.
Soon, only Maestro Bell, Bianca, and Jasper remained. Bell said enthusiastically, “I’m very interested in composition. I’d love to discuss how you created such a simultaneously sorrowful and joyful piece p>
Bianca knew nothing about composing!
The score had been given to her by the maid years ago. Tatiana, unable to see Jasper, had given the gift to a servant to pass along. Bianca intercepted it and claimed it as her own. Inside were the score, an audio recording, and a letter.
It was less a letter and more a love note, filled with a young girl’s secret crush and heartfelt thoughts, including the emotional journey of composing the piece.
Bianca had long since memorized the letter’s contents. Now, she spoke eloquently, passing off Tatiana’s feelings as her own creative inspiration. “Actually, it’s all because I love someone very much. Thinking of him, loving him, yet fearing his indifference p>
Bianca spoke with shy sweetness, occasionally casting loving glances at Jasper, prompting Maestro Bell to tease, “Ah, the power of love p>
Jasper was distracted and didn’t notice Bianca’s subtle advances.
Outside the concert hall, Tatiana and Chandler walked in silence.
Chandler looked down at her hands, finally understanding why she refused to play. Pain clenched his heart. “Tatiana, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have brought you to meet Maestro Bell today.” Then she wouldn’t have been humiliated by those people.
Tatiana shook her head. “It’s okay. You don’t need to apologize p>
“Your hands… did it happen… there p>
She instinctively curled her hands into fists, hiding them behind her back.
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“ It’s alright if you don’t want to talk about it. Let me take you for treatment. With proper therapy, I’m sure you can recover. You’ll be able to play again p>
Tatiana shook her head. “They can’t be fixed p>
“Have you tried p>
She fell silent.
Chandler persisted. “How do you know if you haven’t tried? Don’t give up, okay p>
She didn’t have time to try. “I’m tired. I want to go back p>
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Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.