Chapter 40 Grace's Romeo
Gavin became solemn. He said slowly, "A few years ago, I discovered a very talented student at the music academy. At that time, she played a piece from 'Romeo and Juliet,' and it was truly wonderful! I wanted to take her as a student, and she almost agreed, but in the end, she got married to her 'Romeo.'"
Henry became somewhat interested. He held his glass, gently playing with it, "And then? Did she not continue her musical dreams?"
Gavin's eyes were burning.
He looked at Henry and said softly, "Then... she didn't have a good life. Her family had problems, her husband had an affair, and she ended up in the streets! I never saw her again."
Gavin, being a cultured person, was moved to tears as he spoke.
Elodie was moved, "How pitiful!"
Gavin put away his sadness, clinked glasses with Henry, and his tone became lighter, "But I will find her. It's never too late to make music."
Henry smiled reservedly, "Mr. Garcia's dedication to classical music is truly touching."
With a glance from him, Celeste immediately presented a $20 million check, speaking skillfully, "This is a small token of support from Mr. Montague for classical music. Please accept it, Mr. Garcia. In the future... if Mr. Garcia needs anything else, Mr. Montague will be more than willing to help."
Gavin responded politely, "It's our first meeting, Mr. Montague, you're too kind!"
Henry stood up to leave, "I was being presumptuous!"
In the end, Gavin's assistant Owen accepted the check and saw Henry and his group off.
When Owen returned, Gavin was still sipping his drink.
Owen smiled, "Where did Mr. Montague find such a person! Elodie is far worse than Grace, there's nothing that can compare to Grace, and she's not even good-looking!"
Gavin said slowly, "Her playing was terrible!"
Owen hesitated and asked, "So you're not taking Elodie?"
Gavin put down his glass and sighed softly, "Owen, our line of work may sound elegant, but honestly, making a living from it is incredibly tough! No matter how high-minded I try to be, I can't ignore the fact that I'm broke. Now, when someone is willing to pour lots of money into supporting classical music, how could I easily refuse? Anyway, the orchestra already employs quite a few people for odd jobs, so we'll just find a suitable position for Elodie later. The main point is that I can push Grace forward and maintain my reputation."
Owen wanted to laugh.
He picked up the check and flicked it lightly, "Then I'll arrange for Grace to meet you? How about at BrewBlossom Cafe in TranquilTide Cove? I remember Grace loves the desserts there."
Gavin glanced at him and smiled, "You remember quite well!"
As for the story just now, with Henry's intelligence, he didn't believe he couldn't understand it.
Over there, Henry and his group left.
Elodie still didn't understand, "Mr. Garcia doesn't want to take me, why did Mr. Montague still give him money! It's too much!"
Celeste thought,' You don't understand anything! For a master like Gavin, accepting someone of your inferior quality at the first meeting would be lowering his status. That $20 million was Henry's sincerity.'
Celeste only complained in her heart, but in front of Henry, she was very patient with Elodie, her tone gentle, "Mr. Garcia is very cautious, he doesn't just take any student. Miss Williams, be patient, there's nothing Mr. Montague can't accomplish."
Elodie hesitated for a moment and asked softly, "Was my playing bad?"
Celeste didn't speak, she adjusted her suit.
Sometimes, silence was wiser than speaking, and this moment was so fitting.
Henry usually didn't pay much attention to her.
At this moment, the driver brought the car over, and after Henry got into the car, Elodie wanted to follow, but the driver gently blocked the door, "Miss Williams, I'm sorry, Mr. Montague has a private schedule. You and Celeste will have to wait for the company car."
The driver closed the door and drove away!
Elodie was so anxious she wanted to cry.
She had a task today, she wore a beautiful dress, she not only wanted to meet Gavin but also wanted to have dinner with Henry, and even look for an opportunity to have sex with him.
But Henry left her!
Celeste gloated, "Miss Williams, I told you before, don't think about things you shouldn't!"
At this moment, a black limousine stopped in front of them.
Elodie thought Henry had returned, she was overjoyed and wanted to go up.
The next second, she was stunned.
The window of the luxurious car slowly rolled down, and the person sitting inside was not Henry, but Henry's mother, Aurora.
She looked at Elodie sternly.
She didn't speak, but her disdainful gaze made Elodie shiver.
Celeste also slightly bowed her head, "Mrs. Montague!"
Aurora ignored her, she only looked at Elodie, her gaze like a venomous snake, making Elodie tremble with fear.