Chapter 101

"Wait, you're actually Summer? No way. Back in college, you were already posting songs online, huh? You really kept it under wraps—no one had a clue." When Adam Harper saw Alice at the studio, using her stage name “Summer,” he was completely stunned. Meeting like this? Total curveball. Alice’s normally cool expression warmed with a rare hint of embarrassment. "I was just messing around back then. Honestly, my singing wasn't great—I didn’t want anyone to hear it." "You’re kidding, right?" Adam practically glowed with excitement. "That song you just did? You sang it like you meant every word. Even my crew couldn’t stop raving about your voice. And your songwriting? So on point." Having someone appreciate her passion so deeply—there was no way that didn’t hit home. Even though Alice had never been one for the spotlight, the compliments made her smile—bright and genuine. “Thanks,” she said, really meaning it. The moment Adam brought up Summer, Edward started watching Alice closely. He wasn