Chapter 320
Always Been Yours
Seeing Tessa agreeing to her request without argument, Hathaway nodded in satisfaction, then briefed her on what was expected of her.
âI made you a backup violinist for several reasons. One of them is that you still have problems with your playing now, and I hope youâll be perfect when you perform on stage.â
Tessa nodded in agreement. âI know that I still have many shortcomings. But, Iâll settle down, learn slowly, and improve myself.â
Hathaway admired Tessa even more as she heard this.
âYouâre talented and willing to improve yourself. I believe that in time, youâll definitely be the second Scott.â
Tessa was delighted to hear Hathaway giving her such high praise. The two of them chatted for a while, then Hathaway brought Tessa to the orchestra membersâ practice room.
âEveryone, stop for a moment. I have an announcement to make.â
Hathaway clapped her hands and stopped the orchestra members who were rehearsing. With the orchestra members as witnesses, she officially accepted Tessa as a student, then seriously introduced Tessa to the other members.
âThis is my newly accepted protégé. She will be a backup violinist for the orchestra in the future.â
âHello everyone, my name is Tessa Reinhart. Itâs nice to meet all of you.â
After Hathawayâs introduction, Tessa humbly greeted the members. At the same time, she began to refer to Hathaway as a teacher.
That afternoon, Tessa stayed with the orchestra and learned from Hathaway. Although Hathaway didnât have time to give her private lessons, her guidance was always helpful to Tessa.
Later that day, she left the orchestra and received a call from Scott.
âHow did the meeting with Miss Hathaway go?â
âIâve become her student! Iâm her protége!â
Tessa couldnât hide her excitement and shared her joy with Scott. âMr. Brooks, you must let me treat you to dinner tonight. I have to properly thank you.â
Scott didnât refuse and hung up the phone after they decided on a restaurant.
In a high-end restaurant, Tessa and Scott sat opposite each other.
âMr. Brooks, allow me to give you a toast. If you hadnât introduced me to her, I never wouldâve had the chance to become a student of such a good teacher.â
When Scott saw the bright smile on the girlâs face, the corners of his lips curled up, and he said modestly, âYou obtained all of this with your own abilities. It has nothing to do with me.â
âNo, no, no. My capability is one thing, but if it werenât for you introducing me to perform in the concert, Miss Hathaway wouldnât have discovered me. Therefore, you are my benefactor. As such, you must accept this toast from me, from one violinist to another.â
She insisted on it, so he couldnât refuse. Afterward, the two of them continued to chat about music while eating, maintaining a harmonious atmosphere.
When they were done with their meal, Scott, being the gentleman that he was, sent Tessa back to the residence. After saying goodbye, she turned and went upstairs.
As soon as she entered the door, she received a video call from her brother, and a bright smile immediately appeared on her face. âTimothy, Iâve successfully been accepted as a disciple, and I even got into an orchestra!â
âCongratulations, Tessa. Youâre finally working with a good teacher.â
As Timothy listened to his sister talking about what happened earlier that day, a happy smile appeared on his face as well. He felt that his sister being able to do what she loved and being valued was even more delightful than his company getting a project.
Afterward, Tessa told him a lot about Hathaway Philharmonic and Hathawayâs history. Timothy listened quietly, not feeling bored at all.
When she got to the end, Tessa suddenly remembered one thing. âTimothy, I met Nicholas here two days ago.â
*President Sawyer?â
For a moment, Timothy was stunned. Then, when Tessa stopped talking, he was at a momentary loss for words. To his surprise, Tessa unexpectedly told him thatâ¦