Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband (END) novel Chapter 1698

Zavier casually extended his right hand, pressing a button on the central console to retrieve a business card, which he handed to Skyler. "I've got a buddy in the music industry. If you need anything, give him a call. Don't bother dropping my name. He's all about the talent, not the connections."

Skyler took the card and her eyes widened. The name was familiar: a renowned wunderkind in the music scene, famous for his contemporary twists on classical tunes.

Talented folks often march to the beat of their own drum, and this guy was no exception. People who'd worked with him said he was a tough nut to crack, but there was no denying the fire in his tracks. Despite his rep, the line to collaborate with him snaked around the block. Landing a gig with him could mean playing to her strengths, and maybe she wouldn't have to worry about the constant tug-of-war between the two families anymore.

Skyler was genuinely thrilled. "You know Carter?"b2

Zavier shrugged, "What's so surprising about that?"

To Zavier, it was a simple gesture, but for Skyler, it was a lifeline thrown to her in deep waters. "Zavier, I really can't thank you enough."

"Just do your thing," Zavier replied. "Show some guts, make a name for yourself. When you're your own boss, you won't have to live at the mercy of others."

"Thank you." Skyler's voice was heartfelt. She hadn't expected the first person to tell her to stand on her own two feet would be Zavier, who didn't seem to take much of a shine to her initially.

"Don't thank me. Thank yourself," Zavier said with a nonchalant tone.

Skyler nodded.

...

Having quit her odd jobs, Skyler took a couple of days to regroup and then reached out to Carter. She didn't mention Zavier's referral, but Carter cut right to the Lucas at their meeting. "Anyone Zavier sends my way has gotta have some chops. So, what have you got? Any tracks to show?"

Skyler fidgeted, her portfolio was still a work in progress. "I don't have any finished pieces just yet."

"Everyone starts somewhere," Carter said, unfazed. "If you've got the talent, I've got the space for you to grow."