Chapter 614

Soon, the melodious sound of a violin that was rich with emotions filled the room.

At times, it was light, but sometimes, it sounded depressing, as though the music conveyed the tale of a couple’s ups and downs.

Everyone was smitten with the music, and when it ended, thunderous applause came from the crowd below the stage.

Tessa curled her lips into a confident smile as she bowed to the crowd and left the stage with her violin.

Then, she returned to Louis’ table and noticed that a few musicians had gathered around him. Seeing that she was coming over, they started complimenting her.

“You made a tremendous improvement, Miss Reinhart. Your performance this time is very different from before.”

“He’s right. The rhythm this time is more lively and has its unique soul, which is much more moving than your previous performances.”

“It’s even slowly becoming a style of its own. Keep up the good work!”

Tessa was overjoyed that her efforts were noticed and nodded earnestly at their helpful advice, “I’ll continue to work hard.”

At this point, someone brought up the question of why she hadn’t been here for such a long time.

“I’ve been busy with practice recently because I’ve joined Group Two of Miss Hathaway’s orchestra, and we’re performing in Yvetlava next month. So, that’s why I’m not free.”

At her candid answer, everyone started to encourage her again.

“You’ll have to do your best, then. This will be your first performance after joining the orchestra.”

“I will.” She nodded vigorously.

After she hung around for a little longer, she decided to take her leave from the bar, and Louis didn’t try to make her stay. When she was home, she gave Nicholas a video call after she had washed up, and they spoke briefly about their day.

Suddenly, she changed her tone and asked, “Nicholas, do you know if there’s going to be an auction in Vienna recently? Of course, it would be best if someone from our country were the organizer. Please let me know if there’s any.”

Curious at her request, he asked, “Why do you want to go to an auction?”

She didn’t hide her intentions as she elaborated on the idea Louis gave her in the evening.

“So, I would like to see if there’s any gift suitable for Miss Hathaway.”

“You don’t necessarily need to go to an auction for that. I know an antique store; they probably have what you are looking for. I’ll ask the butler to take you there tomorrow.”

She figured that he had a point, so she agreed without a fuss. Plus, she might be unable to outbid the wealthy men at an auction if she saw something she liked.

At the thought of this, she smiled brightly at the screen. “You have amazing ideas. Thanks, honey.”

“That’s all?” Nicholas raised his brows and seemed unsatisfied with the thanks.

Tessa looked at him slyly when she noticed that and placed her hand on her lips, sending flying kisses his way.

“Will this do?”

Embarrassed, she gazed at him with a bright and happy smile on her face.

He gave her a grin; his eyes were so gentle that anyone could drown in them.

The next evening after Tessa finished her practice, the butler, who received the order from Nicholas to bring Tessa to the antique shop to pick out a gift, was already waiting at the orchestra’s entrance.

A few minutes later, Tessa came out with Mona because she kept bugging Tessa to bring her along after discovering that she was shopping for Miss Hathaway.

When they were about to get in the car, Scott strode over to them unexpectedly, dressed in a leisure suit.

“Mr. Brooks, what brought you here?”

“Hi, Mr. Brooks.”

They spoke up simultaneously, and both had a hint of surprise in their voices because it had been a while since they saw Scott as he had been performing overseas recently.

“Where are you girls going?”

He greeted them with a light smile, but his gentle gaze never left Tessa.

“My fiancé recommended an antique shop to me, and we’re planning to check out that place to see if we can get a present for Miss Hathaway,” Tessa answered honestly without hiding the truth.

When he heard her say the word ‘fiance’, the light in his eyes dimmed a little, but he quickly hid his emotions away and smiled. “What a coincidence. I’m having trouble getting her a gift as well. I hope you won’t mind me tagging along.”