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Irritated by Elyse’s continual denials, Fiona’s temper flared as she exclaimed, “All | did was ask a simple question,
and you're getting this upset with me?”
Elyse, though puzzled by Fiona’s insistence, tried to keep her composure as she clarified, “Look, first off, you and
| aren't exactly friends, and secondly, | couldn't care less about whatever that competitor is up to. So, no matter
how much you press, | simply don’t have the answers.”
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With a serious look, Elyse continued, “The Comeback Competition is just three days away, and it looks like you're
not focusing on that. You didn’t even make it to the finals. Why worry about others’ misdeeds?”
Fiona slammed her hand on the table, frustration boiling over. “I was just trying to have a normal chat with you,
and this is how you react? | totally misread you.”
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Without hesitation, Elyse snapped back, “No, it seems I'm the one who misread you. Gavin did too, and so did
Mr. Tucker.”
“You!” Fiona was seething, her anger ignited by Elyse’s words. She inhaled deeply, attempting to soothe her
fury, before declaring, “I will reach the finals. Just you wait.”
Elyse responded with grave sincerity, “I doubt you can surpass Geraldine. Her professionalism, skill, and attitude
outshine yours by far. You're simply no match for her.”
This time, Fiona chose not to retaliate. Instead, she flashed an enigmatic smile and remarked, “Does it really
matter if she’s superior? The main thing is reaching the finals, isn’t it?”
Elyse found Fiona’s response peculiar, yet she couldn't quite figure out why. She eyed Fiona with a hint of
suspicion.
Nevertheless, Fiona wasn't interested in prolonging their discussion. She swiftly finished her burger, gathered her
tray, and departed. With Fiona absent, Elyse felt a wave of relief wash over her. She leisurely finished her meal
and noted that night had enveloped the sky.
Upon leaving the restaurant, Elyse resolved to practice her violin. As she strolled past a small square, a beautiful
melody reached her ears. It was the sound of a violin.
With her violin case in hand, Elyse approached the source of the music, finding someone deeply engrossed in
their performance beside a flowerbed. As she approached, the figure beneath the streetlight becclear—it
was Edward.
At his feet lay his violin case, now serving as a makeshift collection box for appreciative onlookers who tossed in
coins. Edward seemed indifferent to the passersby, yet each ta coin clinked against the case, a cunning
smile briefly played across his lips.
Elyse caught that fleeting grin; she had not missed it. She recalled Gavin mentioning once how Edward could
earn enough from a single commercial gig to afford a new car, yet here he was, delighting in the modest
earnings from his street performance.
After pondering for a moment, Elyse pulled out her own violin, positioned herself, and awaited the perfect cue to
harmonize with his melody.
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Edward, catching the sound of her preparations, turned with a look of surprise. Upon seeing Elyse, his surprise
morphed into joy.
He ceased playing and addressed her, “Can you play ‘City of Stars’? Let's go with that—it’s just right for this
beautiful evening.”
Elyse suppressed a laugh. She adjusted her stance and delicately struck the strings of her violin. Edward faced
her, entering the melody at the perfect moment.
Tonight, the snow had taken a break, prompting more pedestrians to venture out. Attracted by the melody, a few
slowly gathered around them.
During a brief lull in Edward's performance, he stole a glance at Elyse.
Clad in a gray woolen hat and wrapped in a thick down jacket, her fingers were tinged red from the chill.
Her gaze was locked on her violin, and lost in her focus, she parted her lips slightly, releasing a warm breath into
the cold air.
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