< Alpha’s Discarded Luna
Chapter 235
Imema’s POV
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Aires doesn’t want to waste time on useless accusations. I
can see it in the way his jaw tightens, the way his gaze shifts
away from the ruined walls. He turns to me, his expression
shifting to something more practical.
“By the way, have you found Solaris?”
I shake my head, my voice heavy with disappointment. “No.
Recently, it is like Solaris has disappeared without a trace.
There has been no news at all.”
Solaris is a well–known composer in the music industry, a name that still carries weight even years after her last release. She gained fame eight years ago, emerging from nowhere like a ghost.
While Zenithara’s economy and technology developed rapidly over the past decade, its music scene stagnated. There were no new classic hits. The industry lacked talented composers. The golden age of music from fifteen years ago seemed like a distant memory, fading with each passing
year.
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An international competitor once publicly mocked
Zenithara’s original composers during an original
composition competition. He claimed that their compositions
were full of clichés with no innovation, recycling the
same tired formulas. After the passing of Serena, he said,
Zenithara’s composers seemed to have run out of ideas
entirely. His words were a direct insult to originality itself.
The foreign competitor’s comments caused an uproar in
Zenithara. Musicians and fans alike demanded apologies. Newspapers ran scathing editorials. But the damage was
done.
Although the competitor eventually apologized under pressure, he continued to express his contempt for
Zenithara’s original compositions on social media. Every post
was a knife twist.
At that time, Zenithara’s original music scene was indeed in decline. There were no groundbreaking compositions. No
fresh voices. No one pushing boundaries.
Then a composer under the alias Solaris emerged.
She created a piano piece called Moonlight, and it was
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unlike anything anyone had heard in years. It beat out the arrogant international composer to win the International Composition Competition, taking first place by a wide
margin.
Moonlight became an overnight sensation. It was arranged and performed by orchestras across the country. It played on radios and in concert halls. Everyone knew the melody.
For her achievements, Solaris was celebrated as a national
hero. She gained more attention than even the top
celebrities. Her face was on magazine covers, even though
no one knew what she looked like.
However, no one knew who Solaris really was. Not her name. Not her age. Not where she lived or studied or took her
coffee.
After her sudden rise, she did not capitalize on the fame.
Instead, she released new works only every few months,
waiting until the hype had cooled down before surprising
everyone again.
Despite her low profile, her works always dominated the charts upon release. They quickly became hot topics, discussed, debated and analyzed.
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unlike anything anyone had heard in years. It beat out the arrogant international composer to win the International Composition Competition, taking first place by a wide
margin.
Moonlight became an overnight sensation. It was arranged
and performed by orchestras across the country. It played on
radios and in concert halls. Everyone knew the melody.
For her achievements, Solaris was celebrated as a national
hero. She gained more attention than even the top celebrities. Her face was on magazine covers, even though
no one knew what she looked like.
However, no one knew who Solaris really was. Not her name.
Not her age. Not where she lived or studied or took her
coffee.
After her sudden rise, she did not capitalize on the fame.
Instead, she released new works only every few months,
waiting until the hype had cooled down before surprising
everyone again.
Despite her low profile, her works always dominated the
charts upon release. They quickly became hot topics, discussed, debated and analyzed.
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The more mysterious she became, the more curious people were to discover her identity. The speculation kept her
popularity high, feeding an endless cycle of fascination.
But five years ago, Solaris suddenly stopped releasing new works. She disappeared entirely, like a ghost retreating into
the shadows.
Solaris was like a shining meteor, brilliant and brief, quickly
vanishing without a trace.
Nick has also been helping me search for Solaris recently. He
leans forward, his voice eager.
“If we can find Solaris and make her Imema’s exclusive
composer, with her nationwide recognition, Imema’s concert will definitely be a monumental success.”
I want to find Solaris too. The thought of having her name
attached to my concert, her talent composing for me, makes
my heart race. But I sigh, the reality sinking in.
“But no one knows Solaris’s real identity.” I shake my head. “It
is almost impossible to find her.”
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A calm, melodious voice interrupts my thoughts. “I will send
someone to find Solaris.”
I look up at Aires. His expression is steady, certain. Upon
hearing his words, happiness blooms in my chest. My eyes
brighten, and the gloom in my expression fades a little.
“Do you really think you can find her?”
Aires nods. “Richard is highly skilled at locating people.” His
voice is confident. “With his abilities, it should be no problem.”
I murmur, still uncertain, “But even if we find Solaris, she may
not want to compose for me. I have heard that many people
have offered a lot of money to invite her, but they have all
been turned down.”
“She will agree.” Aires’s tone is firm, carrying an air of
absolute certainty. “You do not need to worry about this. I will
handle it.”
Nick chimes in, his voice supportive. “Imema, do not worry. When Alpha promises something, he always gets it done.”
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Talia’s POV
Sunlight pours through the large windows of my studio,
casting a soft golden glow across the polished floor. Dust motes dance in the light. I am practicing the piano, my fingers moving through scales, when the door suddenly
swings open.
Electra strides in, holding a bag of lunch she just bought. Her face is pinched, her jaw tight. She sets the bag down with
more force than necessary.
Noticing the tension in her expression, I lower my piano and ask, “What is wrong?”
Electra crosses her arms. “I just got a call from the landlord.”
Her voice is clipped. “They suddenly want us to move out. They said they would pay us the penalty fee.”
She throws her hands up. “It is completely ridiculous. Rafael and I put so much work into renovating this place ourselves. We even signed a five–year contract!” Her voice rises. “And
now they want to break it? Dream on!”
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Although the penalty fee is significant, my music concert is coming up soon. Everything in this studio, the walls, the floor, the curtains, the chandeliers, was my choice. I spent
countless hours and endless effort making it perfect. The color of the paint. The texture of the fabric. The way the light
falls across the room.
I will not let it go easily.
I am surprised by the news. “Could someone else be
interested in this studio?”
Electra rolls her eyes. “I do not care. I rejected their offer right away.” She plants her hands on her hips. “The studio is ours now, and they have no right to take it back.”
She pauses, then seems to remember something. Her expression shifts, becoming more serious.
“By the way, Talia, there is another thing.”
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