Chapter 101

Cassandra had only planned to window-shop at the music store. When the sales guy started enthusiastically pitching a violin to her, she was actually tempted—until she saw the price tag. Seven digits. Her fleeting interest evaporated instantly. She politely turned down the salesman’s recommendation, tried out a couple of other violins, but none really clicked with her. So she grabbed Emma’s hand and headed out of the store. ... Damien had just picked out a piano and was making his way out, trailed closely by a group of store executives giving him the full VIP send-off—it felt like royalty was on the move. As soon as he stepped outside, he spotted two familiar figures. Within seconds, they’d jumped into a car and zoomed away. He was a little taken aback. He hadn’t expected to run into those two girls here... Cassandra didn’t expect Emma to drag her to a night market either. “Emma, there are so many people! Like, way too many!” she said, half in awe, half panicked, clinging to Emma’s arm