Always Been Yours (Tessa and Nicholas) novel Chapter 575

Chapter 575
After the assessment was over, Hathaway invited Guntram and the others out for dinner.
“Tessa, come with us.”
She stopped Tessa, who was about to leave.
Tessa was stunned, but she dared not refuse.
After all, they were all maestros.
The others watched as Tessa and Hathaway left, feeling envious.
They wanted to have dinner with the big shots too.
Only Cindy was staring at Tessa’s distant back with a vicious look in her eyes.
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She would never let this matter rest.
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In the luxurious room, Tessa sat on the left side of Hathaway.
Sitting on the other side was Kathleen.
At the table, Guntram smiled at Tessa. “Previously, Louis praised you for being an excellent violinist, and he reckoned you had a promising future. I didn’t believe it at first, but when I saw you today, I believe him now.”
“Mr. Guntram, you know Mr. Louis?” Tessa was surprised.
Smiling, Guntram answered, “I know not only him, but also the music director of Crystalline Philharmonic, the music director of the Rosen Ritter Philharmonic… and so on. All of these people collectively recommended you to me last night.”
Hearing the familiar names, Tessa was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
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Aren’t those the big shots I met at the bar last night?
She didn’t expect that they would remember her.
When Hathaway, Kathleen, and Scott heard this, they were all puzzled.
When did Tessa meet so many maestros?
Kathleen didn’t hold back and asked outright, “Tessa, when did you meet so many maestros?”
She was extremely jealous, as she didn’t know many of these maestros personally.
Hearing this, Hathaway and Scott looked at Tessa as well.
Tessa didn’t hide anything. “I met them in a bar yesterday, and that bar belongs to Master Louis.”
She briefly described the nature of the bar.
Kathleen was jealous as she listened, so she said enigmatically, “Tessa, why didn’t you tell us of such a great spot?”
Naturally, Tessa heard the sour note in her tone, then she answered lightly, “I was busy with the assessment at the time, so I forgot.”
“Then, next time you find such a gem, don’t forget it again.”
Kathleen deliberately showed disgust toward Tessa, who frowned.
The others noticed something too, as the smile on their faces faded a little.
Upon seeing this, Hathaway shot Kathleen a warning look. “Let’s have a proper meal.”
Kathleen was furious, but she behaved and stopped talking.
She even pretended as if nothing had happened and placed some food on Tessa’s plate, continuing to act like they were good friends.
However, Tessa didn’t touch the food Kathleen gave her.
At this moment, Hathaway looked at Tessa with admiration and said with a smile, “I didn’t expect you to have such an opportunity and to find such a good place. You’ll have to work harder in the future, and don’t forget everyone’s expectations of you.”
“Indeed. All those old guys could do was compliment you. If it weren’t because they knew you were already part of an orchestra, everyone would be snatching for you.”
“Hathaway, you have to keep an eye on your student. There are a lot of people who would want such good talent.”
Guntram and the others joked around as well.
Embarrassed from being praised, Tessa said modestly, “You’re all too kind. In fact, I’m still lacking in many areas.”
The others looked at her with appreciation upon seeing how humble and hardworking she was.
With a gentle gaze, Scott said, “Don’t look down on yourself. You’re younger than me. Over time, you’ll definitely achieve more than me.”
“Mr. Brooks, you’re the humble one. I still have to work hard to catch up to your level.”
Tessa returned his compliment.
Looking at the two of them, Hathaway smiled. “All right. Let’s not trade compliments anymore.”
Guntram and the others let out good-natured laughs,
Watching them talk and share laughter, Kathleen couldn’t be a part of the conversation at all. Her hands, which were holding cutleries, had turned pale from the force she was exerting, and her heart was burning with rage.
Tessa, this b*tch! How can she be favored by so many people?!
At the same time, someone was seated in the cafe opposite the restaurant.