PopularNovelChapter 1015: At the mention of stock prices, Aliza hesitated, then nodded. "You're right. You always think things through." She gave him a smile. "I'll call your assistant instead. They can take us home, and I'll have the doctor cdirectly to the house." "Thank you," Kristopher said softly, though his eyes, now lowered, were cold and unreadable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNot long after, his assistant arrived with several staff members in tow. They moved quickly and efficiently, helping Kristopher up and leading him out of the restaurant. Aliza followed closely behind, her heels clicking against the floor.
As Kristopher was guided past the screen, a movement in the corner of his vision caught his eye. Through a narrow gap in the partition, he saw her-Carrie. She was sitting with her family, laughter lighting up her face, her presence woven effortlessly into the warmth of the gathering.
A strange emptiness swept over him. For a brief moment, he imagined himself seated at that table-belonging.
As if sensing his gaze, Carrie paused and looked up. Her eyes scanned the restaurant instinctively. But Kristopher had already turned away, vanishing behind the cluster of assistants escorting him out. All that remained in her line of sight were the retreating backs of his entourage.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmArion, seated beside her, followed her gaze curiously. "So many people? What's going on over there?" Reece gave him a cool glance. “Why are you always so nosy?" Arion raised a brow, unfazed. "It's notbeing nosy. Carrie was the one looking. I'm just asking on her behalf." Reece replied flatly, "Carrie has her own voice. If she's curious, she'll ask." Carrie let out a soft laugh. "I was just looking. Nothing more." The tension at the table eased, and Arion, seizing the moment, changed the subject. "By the way, Carrie-how's your piano practice coming along? The Music Association's first assessment is coming up soon. Feeling confident?" Joining the Music Association wasn't a one-tfeat. Every level had to be earned through strict assessments- much like graded music exams or high-level tests.
Competitions were held regularly. Those who passed advanced to the next level. Those who excelled rose to higher ranks: intermediate, senior, even mentor or president.
But those who failed lost their membership and were dismissed from the association altogether. Latest Chapters in glovels.co Carrie's expression grew thoughtful at the mention of the upcoming assessment. "There are still a few small details I need to refine," she said. "How about this—after dinner, I'll head to the Music Association to practice."
Reece frowned, concern tightening his brows. "You've been pushing yourself pretty hard lately. Can your body handle it? Maybe I should ask Dad to speak with the Association. You can take the assessment after the baby's born."
Carrie gently stroked her belly, her expression soft. "There are still several months before the baby arrives, and I'll need tto recover afterward. If Nwait until next year, the others who joined withwill have gone through three assessments already. Smight even make it to mentor level, and I'll still be stuck as a beginner." Her voice held no resentment-just quiet determination.
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