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?

at the competition hall, and Caleb lost the opportunity to clarify his

had already settled in the

a row of seats for the judging committee was filled save for the center seat, specially designated for the competition’s

empty seat and sat down. Ashlyn

in the audience had their

man exuded a dignified and poised aura and remained incredibly charming despite being middle-aged. Naturally, he won over

out about his private life. “I heard that he’s still single, along with his elder brother, the biggest oil tycoon in

have an heir or something? Her beauty is apparently beyond our wildest

Or she’s

some people who enjoyed

gaze. She wore a nondescript, light blue two-piece set for the event, which

had haphazardly tied her long black hair into a bun, revealing her small, beautiful face. Her features

to call her

fact, other women would undoubtedly sigh at the otherworldliness of

perfection was merely augmented by her graceful motions

smiled and whispered to

him a glance and stared straight at the stage, where the

rang out

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