I Refuse to Divorce!
Chapter 71

Aiden's assistant was taken aback. He realized she might haverevealed too much and quickly covered it up, saying, "I searched it onGoogle."

Mason gave a faint smile, not delving deeper. After the assistantbreathed a sigh of relief, he looked at Lilith.

Rumors had it that Lilith was exceptionally talented, but no onementioned her having a limp. On top of that, that outfit of hers wasn'tmuch to comment on, to be honest.

Lilith was especially excited. "You must be Aiden, right?"

The assistant smiled. "I am Aiden's assistant, David."

Lilith's enthusiasm instantly faded. So, it wasn't Aiden but just anassistant. She rolled her eyes in disappointment.

On the side, Ava sneered.

David was the most famous manager in the industry, holding manyhigh-quality resources. Many young musicians tried to curry favor withhim. Lilith, on the other hand, was nothing, yet she dared to roll hereyes. She was truly foolish.

As expected, when Aiden met them, David leaned over to whispersomething.

Aiden furrowed his brows. However, Mason brought these people, soshe forced a perfunctory smile.

Lilith sat next to Mason, feeling excited. As long as Aiden accepted herwhen she returned after completing her studies, she would be aglobally renowned violinist. Then, she would be worthy of Mason.

In contrast to her excitement, Mason's meeting with Aiden wasunremarkable. One was a veteran in the music world, the other a bigshot in the business world. Both had sharpened their talents.

After half a glass of wine, Aiden started talking about financialdifficulties.

“To be honest, Mr. Mason, classical music is difficult to sustainnowadays. My reputation may sound great, but it's quite challenging tomake a mark within the country. Classical music is not well-received,and those nouveau riche are investing in reality shows. Who doesn'tlove seeing a little flesh here and there? Of course, Mr. Mason, you'redifferent. You are a man of taste.”

Hearing this, Mason smiled slightly.

He didn't give her money outright. Instead, he directed the attention toLilith.

“I want to introduce you to someone, Mr. Aiden. This is Lilith Wright."Aiden finally noticed Lilith.

He sincerely asked Lilith to play a piece for him.

Lilith was overjoyed and immediately played Ode to Joy.

Mason thought it was annoying and took a small sip from his cup.Suddenly, he remembered Zoe, recalling her performance at theImperial Hotel. She played several pieces that impressed him, evenstunning him.

Before, he had no idea Zoe played the violin so well.

Aiden found Lilith's performance annoying, too.

However, masters were masters and wouldn't easily show their likes ordislikes. He didn't mention Lilith but changed the topic.

"Classical music is challenging now. I've always had a wish to embarkon a world tour and truly bring our classical music to the global stage.Let those old blokes hear our compositions. Otherwise, it's always thesame old 'Ode to Joy."

Lilith felt humiliated.

Even a fool could tell Aiden wasn't satisfied with her.

However, Lilith wasn't willing to give up this opportunity. She crossedthe line and said, "Aiden, I can also perform—"

Mason interrupted her.

He lifted the antique cup with slender fingers and lightly clinked itagainst Aiden's.

Smiling, he said, "I'm quite interested in what you just mentioned.Please continue.”

Aiden admired Mason to some extent.

A young tycoon in the business world, adept in handling situations. Nowonder he had captivated his ideal student back then.

Back then, his model student gave up the pursuit of her dream to marrythe love of her life. Yet now, she was nowhere to be seen. Instead, thelove of her life was surrounded by another woman.

Aiden began with solemnity.

He slowly said, "A few years ago, I discovered an extremely talentedstudent at the music academy. She played "A Pair of Butterflies"exceptionally well. I wanted her to be my student, and she almostagreed. In the end, she got married to the Romeo of her dreams."Mason's interest was piqued.

He held the cup and played with it lightly. "What happened next? Didshe give up her musical dreams?"

Aiden's eyes started to burn.

Gazing at Mason, he said softly, “Later...she didn't fare well. Her familyhad problems, her husband had an affair, and she fell into mundanelife. I never saw her again.”