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?

Caleb lost the

audience had already settled

seats for the judging committee was filled

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

in the audience had their eyes locked on

and remained incredibly charming despite being middle-aged. Naturally, he won

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

tycoon’s daughter? Doesn’t he have an heir or

Or

who enjoyed learning about the darkest secrets of upper-crust

mild surprise in his gaze. She wore a nondescript, light blue two-piece

beautiful face. Her features were exquisite, and she appeared even more striking thanks to several strands of hair

no exaggeration to call her the most

other women would undoubtedly sigh at the otherworldliness of

merely augmented by her

to her, “I’ve

glance and stared straight at the stage, where the host of the

voice rang out through

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