Chapter 95

Violet stood under the lights, her red dress making her the center of attention. In an instant, many eyes shifted toward her. "I've heard Miss Hughes is great at piano, but I didn't think we'd get to hear her play tonight. What a treat, all thanks to Gabriel," Finn said with a grin, clearly a little tipsy and enjoying the view of the beauty at the piano. Leon silently sipped his drink beside him. Kai swirled his glass lazily before lowering his gaze and muttering, "Just trying to show off." Clara clearly had the same thought and glanced over at Lilah. "Isn't that the same woman we ran into at the café the other day?" she whispered. "What's up with her? Playing a song for Mr. Wallace in front of all these people—what does she think this is?" "If I'd known she was gonna perform, I wouldn't have hired a pianist—what a waste of money," Lilah said calmly, though she clearly felt the sting of that extra expense. Gabriel, sitting among the group, spared Violet just a glance before looking awa