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    Before he could finish his sentence, the performance ended, and the crowd burst into apuse.


    The director of the concert hall stepped onto the stage, microphone in hand, his expression warm and weing.


    “Good evening, everyone. I have the honor of being the director here, and tonight, it’s my privilege to introduce a very special guest, Dani Harper, the owner of this venue. She’s been an aplished musician since childhood, particrly with the cello. It’s been many years since I’ve had the pleasure of hearing her y, and I must ask—are we fortunate enough to hear her perform for us tonight?” His words echoed through the hall, leaving the audience stunned into silence.


    Those who had been distracted by their phones, making calls, or thinking about leaving suddenly stopped. Some quickly tucked their phones away, while others cut off their conversations mid-sentence. A few even straightened up, shifting in their seats as they fully focused on Dani.


    Every person turned their attention to her, disbelief and curiosity written all over their faces.


    Did Dani own this concert hall? She could y the cello? Wasn’t she just here for a quick appearance? What else had she been keeping under wraps?


    Even the young heirs, who had been dragged here by their families, settled in and looked at Dani. Their boredom gave way to curiosity. The same thought buzzed through everyone’s mind. Could Dani—the woman everyone had written off as just a pretty face—actually y?


    Keith arched an eyebrow at Alexander, a teasing smile creeping onto his face.


    “Dani can’t really y, right?”


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    “She can’t,” Alexander answered coolly, his voice steady but sure. He nced at his watch and adjusted it with careful precision.


    “You know how these things go. Dani’s in charge of Elite Lux now, and everyone wants to get on her good side. She owns this concert hall, so it’s only natural that her people will be showering her withpliments.”


    A hint of disdain flickered in his eyes. ying the cello wasn’t something one could fake. Without at least ten years of solid practice, what could she really be capable of? It would be a joke, in and simple. This kind of mindless ttery was totally out of ce for the asion.


    Keithughed, clearly entertained by everything happening around him. He wasn’t all that into the concert—he just loved the spectacle.


    Turning to Alexander, he asked, “Looks like everyone’s kissing up to Dani these days. What about you, Alexander? Here to join in?”


    Laughing, Keith pped Alexander on the shoulder.


    “What’s it like? The girl who used to run after you is now the one you’re after. Must sting a little, huh? But hey, no judgment, man. We all do what we gotta do for money and power.”


    Alexander’s face went cold, his jaw clenched as he shook off Keith’s hand. His already icy expression grew even darker with Keith’s blunt words.


    When Dani stepped onto the stage, Alexander’s face stayed as cold as ever.


    Most people assumed this would be a performance they’d have to sit through just out of politeness. There were quiet whispers as Dani walked gracefully toward the stage. She sat down in front of the cello, adjusting it with care. After testing the strings quickly, she began to y, no shy introduction, just starting in silence.


    The first note sounded—rich and full—cutting through the soft murmurs in the room, instantly quieting everyone.


    The crowd, which had just moments ago been filled with quiet doubt, now sat utterly silent. Every single eye was locked on Dani.


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