My Great Escape Led Me to You (Emily Blair) novel Chapter 539

Emily Blair pushed aside her lingering doubts and stepped onto the stage.

She settled onto the piano bench, her slender fingers brushing the keys. With a gentle press, the music began.

She played a piece well-known in the piano world—a lively, effortless melody with a bittersweet name: “The Farewell Song.”

Emily had done her homework on Mr. Parker’s upcoming film. It was a story about love—its twists, its reunions and partings. This piece fit the theme perfectly.

She’d played it countless times before; her fingers moved almost by instinct, muscle memory guiding every note.

As the final chord faded, Emily felt a sense of satisfaction with her performance.

A lone applause broke the silence from the audience.

Looking up, Emily saw Mr. Parker himself clapping for her—the only one in the room.

He smiled. “Miss, I really enjoyed your playing.”

She replied softly, “Thank you.”

He seemed genuinely intrigued now. “May I ask your name?”

“Emily Blair.”

Mr. Parker repeated her name, a bit awkwardly, then said, “That’s a fine name, Ms. Blair. May I ask what brings you here? Are you auditioning for a role?”

Emily’s voice carried a note of apology. “I’m sorry, Mr. Parker, I’m not here to audition.”

If the rumors about Mr. Parker’s appreciation for pianists were true, he certainly lived up to them. He wasn’t annoyed by her answer, but instead asked patiently, “Oh, that’s a shame. Then what brings you here?”

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