Chapter 25
Cecilia indeed had something to attend to. Tonight marked her once–a–month shift at Skyhaven Club.
After quickly checking her phone and confirming a message from Mr. Xanders urging her, she left the
recording studioplex after bidding farewell to Calvin.
As she stepped out of the music department, Yvette hurried over and affectionately linked her arm with
Cecilia’s.
“Ceci, you are truly amazing. My admiration for you knows no bounds,” Yvette eximed.
Cecilia chuckled. “Ms. Yates, you’ve encountered a variety of talents. Is such an admiration
necessary?”
“Absolutely necessary! Now, I find myself listening to your songs every night to fall asleep.”
“I didn’t expect my songs to have such a hypnotic effect.”
“It’s not hypnotic; it’s pure auditory bliss.”
After Yvette finished speaking, she continued by asking, “Ceci, it’s mealtime now. Has Uncle Calvin
invited you to dinner yet?”
Cecilia gently pulled her arm free and replied, “Yes, he did, but I have priormitments tonight and
can’t join you for
dinner.”
Yvette pouted in disappointment. “I’ve been waiting for you for hours; what a shame.”
Seeing her childlike disappointment, Cecilia couldn’t help but smile and offered, “Are you nning to
head to Skyhaven Club? Let me treat you.”
Despite being the favored child in the Yates family, Yvette’s parents enforced strict rules that prevented
her from going to ces like nightclubs where various people with different intentions gathered.
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Surprised, she looked at Cecilia and asked, “Ceci, do you visit there often?”
“Not too frequently. I visit when I’m feeling down or when work calls for it.”
“Work? What kind of work do you do at Skyhaven Club?” “You’ll see when you get there. Will you be
Yvette hesitated and replied cautiously, “I should let Uncle Calvin know first.”
Later on, she gave Calvin a call.
She didn’t have high hopes, but to her surprise, Calvin agreed.
“Don’t drink alcohol, and don’t ept drinks from others. I’ll pick you up at ten.”
“I understand. Thank you, Uncle.”
Half an hourter, Cecilia and Yvette arrived at Skyhaven Club.
This time, they entered through the staff entrance.
In the backstage area, the stylist was already waiting.
Cecilia signaled a Skyhaven Club staff member and instructed, “Take Ms. Yates to the booth seating
and bring her some refreshments.”
“Yes, Ms. Yancey.”
Every employee at Skyhaven Club was aware that Cecilia held a diamond card, so they treated her
with utmost respect.
Suppressing her surprise, Yvette left the backstage area.
As she arrived at the booth seating, curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn’t help but inquire,
“What kind of work does Ceci do at Skyhaven Club?”
“I’m sorry, but internal information is considered confidential,” the staff member replied.
“Alright, I’ll ask Ceciter.”
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Precisely at eight o’clock, the bar’s lights suddenly dimmed, and cheers erupted throughout the venue.
Yvette was startled and appeared somewhat bewildered.
Amidst the subdued lighting, she fumbled her way to her seat which was located on the other side. She
leaned toward the man seated beside her, who was enthusiastically cheering, and asked, “Um, may I
ask what you guys are cheering about?” The man’s attention remained fixed on the runway as he
casually responded, “Is this your first time here?”
Yvette grew cautious and decided not to reveal the truth. She responded, “Well, not exactly, but I’ve
never seen such an extravagant setup before.”
The man wasn’t interested in whether she was telling the truth or not and exined, “Everyone’s
excited because ‘Anonymous‘ is performing a drum show at Skyhaven Club tonight. You’re quite
fortunate; many people couldn’t even secure tickets.” Yvette was at a loss for words as she struggled to
grasp the significance of the situation.
Suddenly, a blinding spotlight illuminated a corner of the runway, revealing a massive drum kit.
A woman dressed in a tight leather jacket, with dreadlocks and a skull–patterned mask, sat in front of
the drum kit.
Amidst the bustling bar, it felt as if someone had hit the pause button, and an absolute silence
descended upon the venue.
The drumstick in the woman’s hand struck a suspended cymbal.
ng! With a crisp sound, the bar’s lights returned to their normal state.
Following that, a dense and rhythmic drumbeat filled the air, igniting an electrifying atmosphere
throughout the venue.
As Yvette listened to the pulsating drumbeat, a surge of passion
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coursed through her, and an irresistible urge to hit the dance floor overcame her. She wanted to lose
herself in wild dancing.
However, she held back, well aware of the crowded dance floor and the possibility of encountering
someone with improper intentions.
Yvette wasn’t particrly fond of heavy metal music, but for some inexplicable reason, the drumbeats
resonated with her emotions and excitement.
Unconsciously, she had already downed two cups of the fruit drink and nibbled on quite a few pieces of
fruit and snacks, all while Cecilia remained absent.
As she reached for another pistachio and nced toward the corner of the runway, a realization
suddenly struck Yvette.
Yvette could only see a silhouette from the dimly lit corner.
However, she now did not doubt that Cecilia was the person behind the drum kit.
The pseudonym “Anonymous” was the sort of casual nickname only Cecilia would pick, much like the
earlier nickname “Anonymous Songwriter.”
Meanwhile, Christopher sat by the railing on the third floor, his
gaze fixed on Cecilia in front of the drum kit, gently swaying a ss of red wine.
The crimson liquid inside seemed to possess a life of its own, flowing gracefully along the ss’s rim.
Seated across from him, Calvin couldn’t contain his curiosity and inquired, “Christopher, how did you
be interested in Cecilia?”
The two of them werepletely unrted.
Even though Cecilia worked at Skyhaven Club, her visits were limited to once a month, and she had
never interacted with Christopher.
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Yet, the man before him had quietly passed along the diamond card.
Christopher’s hand, which had been elegantly swirling the ss, suddenly came to a halt, and his
unwavering gaze remained fixed on Cecilia.
“She’s truly special, and she elicits a sense of sympathy in me.” Calvin raised an eyebrow and
remarked, “I didn’t expect someone as seemingly emotionless as you to say that.”
“The bad side is for enemies, the good side is for her.” “It seems like you’re deeply involved in this, but
merely observing won’t help you win her over.”
Christopher withdrew his gaze and emptied his ss. “No need to rush; I have a n.”
After stating that, he fixed Calvin with a cold, prating stare. “Cut all ties with the Yancey family, and
I’ll bear any resulting consequences.”
Calvin uncrossed his legs and asked, “Are you nning to ruin the Yancey family?”
Despite the Yancey family currently ranking as the Third
Prominent Family in Quilton, the city was dominated solely by the Forte family.
If the Forte family severed connections with the Yancey family and the Yates family followed suit, the
Yancey family would swiftly lose its status among the aristocracy.
Christopher nodded. “I won’t spare anyone who harms Ceci, but I can’t make it too obvious. She
doesn’t appreciate others meddling in her affairs.”
Calvin had to suppress the urge to roll his eyes.
“Then, why are you getting involved?”
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action, I’ll silently add fuel to the fire.
“Helping secretly without drawing attention is much more challenging than offering direct help.”
Christopher ced the empty ss on the table and then redirected his gaze toward downstairs, where
Cecilia was located. His once cold and stern expression softened.
“It’s worth doing for her.”
Calvin couldn’t quite grasp what made her so valuable.
While Cecilia had her strengths, she was nowhere near Christopher’s league, especially when taking
their respective backgrounds into ount. The gap was substantial.
“Christopher, I must remind you thatpensating Yates Corporation for a breach of contract involves
a substantial sum of money.”
Moreover, ruining the Yancey family woulde at a significant cost.
Christophercked many things, but money was not one of them.
“Give me the list of cooperation agreements between Yates Corporation and Yancey Corporation, and I
won’t skimp on yourpensation.”
Seeing that he was determined, Calvin didn’t attempt to persuade him any further.
“Alright, I’ll get it for you tomorrow.”
Despite being the CEO of Yates Corporation, thepany wasn’t solely his, so he could only allow
Christopher to use the penalty fees forpensation.
The drumming suddenly ceased, signifying the monthly drumming festival hade to an end.
Calvin clicked his tongue in amazement. “Making money off you is a breeze. It’s 200 thousand dors
for just one
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Christopher looked in the direction where Cecilia left and said with a smile, “She deserves it.”
After saying that, he suddenly remembered something else.
“Make sure to send me a copy of the ‘The Pce‘ soundtrack as soon as it’s avable.”
“Since when did you start liking songs?”
“It’s not about liking songs; it’s about liking everything about Cecilia.”
Even Christopher found himself surprised by how strongly he was fond of Cecilia.
Perhaps it was because she reminded him of someone from his
past.
Realizing that he still needed to test Cecilia, Christopher made his way downstairs, with Calvin closely
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trailing behind.
Cecilia had changed back into her usual attire, but Yvette stared at her as if she didn’t recognize her,
carefully examining her from head to toe.
“Ceci, I’m lost for words to express my admiration for you. Are you even human?”
After her initial remark, she hastily waved her hands to rify, “I’m not insulting you; I’m praising you.”
Cecilia simply shrugged. “I need to make money; I don’t have much of a choice.”
Yvette, who was sipping her fruit drink, nearly choked on her words.
“Ceci, are you still in need of money?”
Just thepensation Cecilia received from Yates Corporation. for her songs as the “Anonymous
Songwriter” amounted to a significant sum.
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Not to mention, it was at least millions of dors per year. Cecilia signaled a waiter and was initially
about to order an alcoholic drink but changed her mind, opting for a fruit drink instead.
After her previous experience of drinking too much and clinging to Christopher, she didn’t want to
repeat that embarrassment.
While waiting for the fruit drink, she answered Yvette’s question.
“Very much so, because I have someone to take care of, and the expenses are quite substantial.”
Yvette quickly suggested, “Then sign a contract with Yates Corporation. My uncle will surely make you
a megastar.”
She had barely finished speaking when Calvin chimed in, “I strongly agree with Yvie’s idea. What do
you think, Ms. Yancey?”
Given Cecilia’s beauty and talent, elevating her to stardom would be a breeze.
Although Cecilia needed money, she wasn’t keen on bing famous.
Fame often brought along a multitude of troubles andplications she’d rather avoid.
“Mr. Yates, I appreciate your great kindness, but I don’t want to enter the entertainment industry.”
Calvin proposed an alternative. “You can be a pure singer. Just sing, and we’ll handle the promotion,
albums, and everything else for you.”
“I don’t like to be tied down.”
Hearing this, Christopher proposed, “I have a recordpany that I can offer to Ms. Yancey. I own 40
percent of the shares and won’t interfere with thepany’s management. You just
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need to give me a share of the dividend.”
Calvin looked at Christopher in surprise, silently questioning him with his eyes, “Since when did you
start a record
In reality, Christopher didn’t currently own a recordpany, but he could establish one at any time.
Due to their prior awkward encounter, Cecilia couldn’t meet Christopher’s gaze directly.
She quickly declined, saying, “No, thank you, Mr. Forte. I don’t know how to run apany, and I’m
afraid I’ll ruin your business and make you lose all your investments.”
Christopher didn’t press the matter further, allowing an ufortable silence to descend.
Yvette sensed the tension between Cecilia and Christopher, and suggested, “Let’s all have dinner
together.”
Just as Cecilia was about to decline, both men agreed. With Yvette acting adorable, Cecilia reluctantly
gave in.
In the end, the four of them headed to the restaurant at Skyhaven Club.
Before entering the private room, Cecilia excused herself to use the restroom.
Upon her return, she coincidentally bumped into William.
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