Supreme Mars novel Chapter 70

After dinner, Marie left the villa to head back to the dorms at the university.

"You should come visit me on campus, Leo," Marie said. "I'll introduce my roommates to you."

Leo agreed, but only so Marie would stop pestering him.

Lydia seemed rather taken aback by how much Leo's relationship with Marie had progressed. "It's only been like, what, two days? You and Marie are good buddies now?"

"Maybe I'm just that likeable?" Leo shrugged, giving Lydia a playful wink. "It was the same with Emilia, wasn't it? She called me daddy the moment she saw me."

Lydia rolled her eyes. "Show off," she said, carrying the stack of dirty dishes to the sink.

Leo instantly rose to his feet. "Let me help you."

Lydia opened her mouth to protest, but something in Leo's eyes made her stop talking.

He looked so earnest and sincere that she didn't have the heart to stop him.

Moments later, they were standing side by side with each other at the sink with only the sound of running water to fill the silence between them. The air was so awkward that Lydia couldn't help but squirm.

"Our collaboration with your estranged family has been finalized," Lydia said to stifle the awkwardness. "The new plans will be set in motion in a few days."

Leo hummed and continued to wash the dishes.

"I also found an actress for the role," Lydia continued. "Her name is Michelle Brooks. You might've heard of her. She's a student of the Music Maestro."

Leo's hand stilled and he stared at his wife in surprise. "You know the Music Maestro?"

Lydia nodded. "Judith Perez, also known as the Music Maestro. Of course, I know her."

Leo said nothing after that, contenting himself with the view of the darkening evening sky.

Among the Seven Maestros of Winbury, Judith Perez was the most well-known.

Even though she wasn't involved in the entertainment business, tales of Judith resonated across the entire entertainment industry.

With her face covered in a white veil, she shocked the world with her musical talents. Under her hands, a piano became a magical tool that produced sublime melodies.

Unfortunately, Judith didn't perform for just anyone.

Her music was never about money. Leo remembered one time when a multi-millionaire offered ten million dollars to hear Judith's performance. But she refused to play for him. Naturally, Judith's refusal angered the man, and he ended up coercing her to perform for him instead. Needless to say, things didn't go well for the multi-millionaire.

Ever since that incident, Judith began wearing a veil over her head to hide her face. Other than that, one man, nobody had seen Judith's face. Nobody had the ability to make Judith unveil her face.

Which was why the fact that Judith had a disciple surprised Leo greatly. Had Michelle Brooks seen Judith's face?

"How's the job-hunting going?" Lydia's voice jarred Leo out of his thoughts. "Do you want to join Atlas Beauty?"

"That's okay, Lydia." Leo smiled. "I'll figure something out. Don't worry."

Lydia let out a gentle hum and let the subject drop.

Since they were now living together as a family, Lydia wanted Leo to have a stable job, preferably one that he'd excel in. Ideally, he would get a job with opportunities for promotion.

Meanwhile, Leo was also considering getting a job. It didn't feel right to laze around at home every day.

The sound of Leo's ringtone shattered the comfortable silence in the kitchen.

Justin Cox's name flashed on the screen.

Leo frowned. Why was he calling so late at night?

"Is something the matter?"

"Mr. Cohen. I'm calling about that thing you asked the other day."

"Go ahead," Leo said, laying the dish towel on the counter.