Chapter 5

Sitting back at the piano, my mind was in chaos.

Why did Lucas call me that just now? Was he deliberately testing me?

I continued playing, for the first time hoping time would pass quickly.

The gaze from not far away falling on me made me feel uneasy.

After the last piece ended, I let out a sigh.

As I was about to leave, Lucas walked over to me.

"You played well."

He smiled slightly and took out some tips to give me.

I looked at the bills, not wanting to accept them.

But the manager not far away was winking at me, afraid I would offend him.

"Thank you."

I stiffly accepted.

But he didn't let go, and I looked at him in confusion.

Suddenly, his hand reached out and gripped my fingers.

I was startled and instinctively wanted to pull back, but he held on tighter.

His long fingers swept across the back of my hand, as if searching for something.

Abruptly, his fingertips paused.

His gaze locked onto me, and the corners of his mouth curved up.

"It really is you!"

"..."

I lowered my eyes guiltily and pushed him away forcefully.

"You've got the wrong person, sir."

"Is that so? Then why are you so nervous?"

He stared at me intently, excited yet annoyed.

I looked at the floor helplessly, fortunately his business partner came over to find him, seeming to have an urgent matter.

Taking advantage of their conversation, I quickly slipped away.

"Wait!"

Lucas called out urgently, only managing to grab a bit of my clothes.

I was familiar with this place and nimbly escaped through the back door.

Seeing that he didn't chase after me, I finally let out a sigh of relief.

I was very afraid that Lucas would come to settle accounts with me.

If he knew that all his gentleness during that time was directed at a strange woman, what would he think?

Feel hurt, disgusted?

I clenched my fingers, my chest feeling stuffy.