Chapter 125
Serena’s eyes brightened slightly.
Ruth gave the driver an address, and they made their way to the studio.
Ruth’s studio in Javerton City was brand new, with every instrument imaginable. There were also spacious practice rooms and recording studios.
The warm orange light combined with the wooden floors made the space feel inviting and peaceful.
As they walked toward Ruth’s office, several people greeted her respectfully. Ruth responded
calmly to each one.
Serena couldn’t help but admire how far Ruth had come. The once passionate young girl, obsessed with music, now seemed fully capable of handling everything on her own.
Once inside the room, Serena’s gaze immediately fell on the violin.
Ruth smiled lightly. “Not many people are worthy of this violin.”
As she spoke, she handed the violin to Serena.
“It’s been tuned to your usual preferences. Want to give it a try?” Ruth said.
Serena’s fingers lightly traced the side of the violin as she gave Ruth a meaningful glance. ” You’ve already tuned it? You’ve been planning to get me involved all along, haven’t you?
Ruth chuckled, scratching her head. Watching Serena gently caress the expensive violin, Ruth noticed the glimmer in her eyes.
She sighed softly. “You still love music, don’t you?”
But for some reason, she walked away from it.
Serena’s fingers paused for a moment, and with a wry smile, she rested the violin under her chin. “There are still things I need to finish.”
There was still the matter of everything her mother had given to the Jansen Group. She hadn’t
reclaimed
Ruth watched her for a long while, listening as Serena’s fingers moved across the strings, turning the unfamiliar, clumsy notes into a smooth, flowing melody full of emotion.
Ruth then asked, “How about joining my orchestra for regular performances? You can wear a mask, and no one will recognize you. It won’t interfere with your other commitments.”
The words cut through the music Serena was playing. She slowly opened her eyes, around the luxurious studio, and then pressed her lips together.
looking
“Your orchestra has gained quite a reputation. I wouldn’t be right for an amateur like me to join Serena replied.
“You still love it, don’t you? When you play the violin, your eyes give it all away.”
Ruth suddenly lowered her head to meet her gaze, looking directly into her eyes. “I can handle all the logistics for you, it just depends on whether you want to do it or not!”
The two of them stood there, staring at each other for a long time.
Serena’s hand trembled slightly as she held the violin, then, as if making up her mind, she spoke firmly, “Alright. I’ll join.”
“Well, that’s settled then!” Ruth said, her face lighting up with a smile.
But when she noticed Serena’s simple outfit, her expression darkened. “Everyone in our orchestra dresses to impress when they go out. You’re just wearing a plain coat?”
Serena fell silent for a moment. She was just meeting an old friend, not attending a fancy dinner, so she didn’t think it was necessary to dress up.
As she wondered, Ruth opened the practice room’s monitor, where the women inside were dressed in a variety of bold, flamboyant styles.
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