Kaleb’s fluent Chanaean stunned the crowd.

No one expected such down-to-earth behavior from the president of the International Piano Association.

The nervous tension of the atmosphere dissipated instantly.

Then, the group chattered jovially while making their way toward the competition hall.

At the thought of meeting the woman he had eagerly anticipated for some time, Caleb appeared to be in good spirits as he declared, “Frankly, my main reason for being here is to look for a friend. That friend will be the death of me. I’ve tried every line in the book to convince them to take over my position as president to no avail.”

Everyone thought he was talking about Ryan, and a man in the group immediately piped up, “Mr. Yates is right inside. You’ll see him soon enough, Mr. Powell.”

“He’s right. Mr. Yates is a member of the judging committee today. It is a great honor for Lake City.”

“I must say, Mr. Powell, we really envy your relationship with Mr. Yates.”

Their comments struck Caleb dumb. Mr. Yates? I’m hardly acquainted with him at all! What are these people talking about?

competition hall, and Caleb lost the opportunity to clarify his words to his misguided

audience had already settled in the seating

committee was filled save for the center seat, specially designated for the

toward the empty seat and sat down. Ashlyn sat to his left while Ryan sat to

had their

aura and remained incredibly charming despite being middle-aged. Naturally, he won over the hearts of many ladies in

with his elder brother, the biggest oil tycoon in the world. What a shame that two handsome and wealthy men

an heir or

Or she’s

who enjoyed

wore a nondescript, light blue two-piece set for the

black hair into a bun, revealing her small, beautiful face. Her features were exquisite, and she

to call her the most

other women would undoubtedly sigh at the

perfection was merely augmented by her graceful

smiled and whispered to

stared straight at

out

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