My Great Escape Led Me to You (Emily Blair) novel Chapter 614

Rose Ward’s expression froze for just a moment before she smoothed it over with a practiced smile. “That’s right. Right now, I don’t think anyone in the country holds a higher place in the piano world than Isabella Austin. She’s got the biggest following too. A lot of people are her fans—myself included.”

Emily Blair watched her closely, then gave a gentle smile. “But I think you’re really talented too.”

Rose’s delicate features softened as she smiled back. “Oh? What makes you say that?”

Emily glanced around the cozy café. “That piano’s been here a while, hasn’t it? I checked and there’s not a speck of dust anywhere on it—not even in the corners. It’s obvious you take good care of it.”

Rose looked at the piano with a fondness in her eyes. “It’s the only one I own. For years, I had to borrow pianos at the places where I taught lessons.”

“I’ve played for you twice now,” Emily said lightly. “How about you play something for me? The shop’s pretty quiet at the moment—no customers around. Would you mind?”

Rose hesitated, thinking it over, then nodded and smiled. “Alright, I’ll play for you.”

“Forgive me if I’m a little rusty.”

She sat down at the piano and began to play one of Isabella Austin’s own compositions, a piece released just a couple of years ago.

The melody was haunting and ethereal, with a rhythm that seemed to float through the air. When it debuted, it went absolutely viral on every social media platform, especially on Vertex International’s short video app. Tons of influencers used it as background music, and the song shot to the top of the charts overnight.

That was when Isabella Austin’s reputation soared even higher; her fees skyrocketed.

The piece was called “Parting Song.”

Emily noticed that Rose played with her eyes closed. Somehow, even without looking at the keys, her hands seemed to know exactly where to go—as if they had a mind of their own, or maybe just years of muscle memory. Each note was struck perfectly, the music flowing in a pure, otherworldly stream.

It was obvious Rose knew “Parting Song” inside and out.

Knew it by heart.

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