First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 229

Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Wronging Wendy Linton

Wendy casually ran her fingers through her golden waves, staring directly into Caleb Lockwood’s eyes, filled with strong competitiveness.

Caleb Lockwood remained silent.

If compared with the current Claire Shaw, Wendy’s performance was still better.

At least in terms of piano skills, Wendy had reached an advanced level.

After all, Jade Shaw’s other identity was that of a famous pianist. Even if Wendy was only recently adopted, with proper training, reaching Jade Shaw’s level in time was not impossible.

However...

A melody rang in Caleb’s mind.

Still the Chopin Nocturne.

But it wasn’t played by Wendy.

Rather, it was played by Claire Shaw in the detention center.

In such a place as the detention center, there was no piano, only a secondhand electronic keyboard, used to cultivate some sense of art in these delinquent youths and soothe their restless emotions.

It was the first time in Caleb’s life he heard such beautiful music.

Unforgettable.

Caleb involuntarily closed his eyes.

At that time, it was because of this music that he found his Ellie.

Perhaps a person’s appearance may change, but the melody they play...

Doesn’t change.

At the same time, Serena Jennings was on the way to Cat’s Eye Café, passing by a music store.

In the store window, there was a very striking black grand piano.

Seeing this piano, Serena couldn’t help but stop.

How long had it been since she last played the piano?

Not counting the double keyboard, it should have been since Ethan White’s accident that she hadn’t touched a piano.

Serena’s hands began to itch.

The reason she didn’t play the piano before was due to guilt and self-loathing over Ethan White.

But now...

Serena’s face blossomed into a smile, she checked the time on her phone, still had time, and so she walked into the music store.

Serena usually wore business attire to the company, a black lady’s suit that seemed rather unassociated with art.

Nevertheless, the staff approached her enthusiastically, asking what she’d like to try.

"May I try playing that grand piano?"

"Certainly."

With the staff’s approval, Serena took off her suit jacket and sat down in front of the grand piano.

Without a second thought, she began to play the Chopin Nocturne—

Her most favorite and adept piece.

As her fair fingers danced agilely across the black and white keys, elegant and melodious music poured out.

Serena played with engrossed bliss, completely immersing herself in the ocean of music.

At this moment, she finally returned to being herself.

Returned to being the girl who was wholly devoted to music and the piano.

As the piece ended, Serena smiled ruefully.

Her technique had become too rusty.

She sighed inwardly, realizing that some things are forever irretrievable.

Her former loves—

Whether people or objects, could not be returned.

Serena felt a certain sentimentality as she stood up.

And as she turned, she saw a crowd of people had gathered behind her, applauding loudly.

Serena was at a loss for words.

"This lady’s piano playing is incredible!"

"Are you a professional?"

"This is so much better than our department head."

"What’s your department head worth? I think she plays even better than Dylan Shaw!"

"I never told you that Claire was my first love."

Wendy was stunned, composedly said, "Before your divorce, you were frequently seen with Miss Shaw, finding out the real relationship between you two wasn’t difficult."

Seeing Wendy’s words brought serious expressions to Aaron Linton and Jade Shaw.

Especially Aaron Linton, whose visible anger showed on his face.

"That was all in the past, a first love, after all, doesn’t count for much when young."

Lilian Young hurriedly explained, afraid Aaron Linton might misunderstand Caleb is still entangled with Claire Shaw, offending Wendy.

In truth though, Aaron Linton was indeed upset, not out of concern for Wendy’s hurt feelings.

"Come, let’s eat! We’ve kept Caleb waiting long enough to be hungry."

Arthur Lockwood timely changed the subject.

Passing by Wendy, Caleb softly remarked:

"If it were Ellie’s playing..."

Not just one Wendy—there wouldn’t be thousands, even tens of thousands, that could compare.

Wendy raised an eyebrow.

She hadn’t heard Caleb’s murmurs clearly, vaguely seemed to hear the name "Ellie."

Inside Cat’s Eye Café, Serena sat down across from Julian Xavier.

"Sorry, did I keep you waiting long?"

"Not really."

Julian Xavier smiled slightly, a smile full of warmth.

"I wanted to meet up today to discuss with you the AI-assisted medical diagnosis system you’ve been developing, the FZZL project..."

Serena spoke, formally introducing herself:

"You might not know, although I mainly focus on jewelry design, I’m also a shareholder of the Lockwood Group. The Lockwood Group considers this project crucial, but AI in the medical field carries substantial risk, as a shareholder, I cannot ignore it."

Serena’s words were businesslike, yet Julian Xavier wasn’t bothered.

"If Miss Jennings truly wanted to discuss business, you could have arranged it at the company, why at a café?"

Serena sensed that Julian had some wariness toward her.