Always Been Yours

Chapter 552

Tessa could only improve because Hathaway had been flexible enough to allow her to perform outside. They talked about music theory for a while before changing topics to the second orchestra team. “I’ve already told the shareholders about the second team, and they are all verv supportive of it. But…”

Hathaway paused for a moment-she had a conflicted expression. Tessa thought that something had happened, so she checked in with Hathaway. “But…?”

“There have been some changes since I last told you about this.” Hathaway glanced at Tessa apologetically. “I previously told you that I wanted you to be the lead violinist of the second team and that I wanted you to guide them. However, some shareholders didn’t agree to this.”

Tessa couldn’t deny the fact that she was disappointed upon hearing this news. However, she quickly regulated her emotions before smiling at Hathaway. “It’s fine. The shareholders have the right to express their opinions.”

Hathaway said with a nod. Tessa didn’t know what to say after that, Objectively speaking, it was

hear that you trust me. I’ve already discussed things with the shareholders. The most capable member will get to take the lead for the second team, and we have come up with a plan to host a competition that will decide who gets this

sounded like a good idea. “Miss Hathaway, can you tell me

process of finalizing the dates and the rules. Once we’re done discussing this, we’ll post the announcement on the orchestra’s billboard,” Hathaway explained. Tessa nodded without asking about anything else. Hathaway

realizing what Hathaway was referring to. “I think it’s a good idea to host this competition. This way, everyone gets a fair chance to compete against one another. But, of course, I still believe that I’ll be able to win the competition. My ultimate goal has

Tessa was. “Do you know why I agreed with the shareholders to host this competition for the lead violinist? It’s because I trust that you’ll be able to win. When that happens, no one else can say that I was biased for giving you this

and Hathaway chatted in the office for a while more before they headed off to practice. Little did they know that Kathleen was the one who had pushed for this competition to happen. Hathaway Philharmonic’s shareholders were made up of seniors who had watched Kathleen grow into a woman, so they were

that her mother was about to