Chapter 84 The Song Continues
Before Julio could finish his tirade, Cassius raised a hand to stop him.
“I’d like to speak to this young lady alone.”
He turned to Eliza. “What’s your name?”
“My name is Eliza.”
“Eliza?” Cassius nodded. “Come with me.”
With that, he walked away, and Eliza followed.
Tyson fell silent.
Everyone else stared in confusion.
What was going on?
“Mr. Tyson…” Julio tried to speak, but Tyson cut him off.
“Forget it. She had her chance and blew it. Nolan really has terrible judgment–he almost ruined the partnership between the Hayes family and the Braylen family.”
“So what now?”
“What else? Once she comes out, take her away immediately. Don’t let her stay here and be an eyesore.”
With that, Tyson turned and left the banquet hall.
About half an hour later, Eliza finally emerged from Cassius’s private room.
Julio had been waiting outside. He wanted to ask what had happened, but Eliza said nothing.
“Ms. Rivers, do you have any idea how much damage your actions could cause Hayes Corp?”
He expected to see guilt on her face–but instead, she looked serious.
“I don’t know about that. All I know is, after tonight, the Braylen family and the Hayes family’s collaboration is officially sealed.”
Julio froze.
He had no idea what she meant by that.
The next day at school, Eliza walked in to find herself the center of attention. Students looked at her with admiration.
“Eliza! I heard Mr. Tyson picked you up yesterday. Did you go to some kind of international banquet?”
“Yeah, I heard it was this huge event. They even invited Mr. Cassius, the philanthropist. With your piano
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skills, I’m sure you impressed him. Don’t forget us when you’re famous!”
Several girls who had never paid her much attention were suddenly eager to chat.
Before Eliza could say anything, another girl sneered.
“Impressed Cassius? My uncle was at that banquet. He said Eliza offended him–and got scolded until midnight before slinking away in shame.”
Immediately, the mood shifted.
“Eliza, is that true? Did you really offend Cassius?”
“I knew it. Eliza’s never been good with people. She probably embarrassed herself at the banquet. What a waste of such a great opportunity.”
The same girls who had just been fawning over her now turned cold and walked away.
Just then, Naomi came up the stairs.
The girls spotted her and jeered.
“Eliza couldn’t handle it. And Naomi? Just another brittle brat. Naomi, your sister snatched and still messed it up.”
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Before Naomi could celebrate, the voice of the disciplinary director echoed down the hall.
“Eliza, come with me to my office.”
The director’s face was full of joy, as if she had exciting news.
The students all froze.
What now?
“Eliza’s in trouble, right?”
“Who knows? But if she really offended Cassius, how could anything good be waiting?”
“Cassius is one of our school’s biggest shareholders. If Eliza didn’t get expelled, she should consider herself lucky. A reward? Dream on.”
They hovered outside the office, whispering.
Naomi tried to eavesdrop, but their homeroom teacher appeared with a frown.
“What are you all doing here? Get to class! Morning study’s about to start.”
Reluctantly, Naomi and the others dispersed.
Still, Naomi kept glancing back at the door, unwilling to give up.
Had Eliza really offended Cassius?
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If so, maybe she still had a chance…
Inside the office, the director clasped Eliza’s hand.
“Cassius has decided to sponsor you to attend a top university abroad. He asked me to hear your thoughts.”
“Thank you. I’ll make the most of it.”
“Good. I’ve never had any doubts about your grades.”
The director nodded approvingly. “By the way, what did Cassius talk to you about during that half–hour last night?”
“Not much. He just asked me to finish writing the rest of the composition.”
Last night, Cassius had called her into his room, handed her a blank score sheet, and asked her to complete the piece.
While she worked, he told her stories about him and his wife.
