Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 504

Chapter 504

Sharon’s natural talent rivaled-even surpassed-that of her mother, Shayla.

“First Love” was a notoriously difficult piece, often featured in high-level competitions. While many could perform it well, few could truly touch the audience’s soul. (1)

Over the years, countless musicians had attempted to interpret “First Love”, but no matter how skilled, their renditions always seemed to lack the original’s essence.

And yet, Sharon’s performance had come astonishingly close to recapturing that elusive spirit.

This discovery left Maestro Warner quietly stunned.

Uriah, oblivious to the flicker of surprise in Warner’s eyes, chuckled as he leaned over and asked, “Warner, I’m no music expert. Help me judge. What do you think of the girl’s violin playing?”

Maestro Warner returned to his senses. “Impressive. She has both skill and innate talent.”

Uriah arched an eyebrow, his smile dripping with playful provocation. “So tell me, how does she stack up against your golden pupil, Kelly?”

Maestro Warner stilled. A man of his experience recognized Uriah’s game immediately. “That musical prodigy you swore I had to meet… it was her, wasn’t it?”

Uriah played coy. “The pianist, the violinist, even the child performer-they’re all remarkably gifted. What makes you so certain I meant her?”

Awry smile touched Warner’s lips. “All this drama over rejecting one student. Did she complain to you after I turned her down?”

Uriah’s eyes gleamed with a deeper meaning. “Complain? Warner, you’ve always prided yourself on fairness and objectivity. Why pass judgment so quickly on someone you barely know? That’s not like you. Could it be that someone influenced your opinion? Planted a few choice words in your ear?” (1

Maestro Warner assumed Sharon had, for whatever reason, sought out Uriah and convinced him to intervene on her behalf. A trace of displeasure flickered across his face.

In the past, when selecting students, he had prioritized raw talent. But over time, he’d come to value character just as much.

He’d met many who had pursued him persistently in search of a chance. Even if he didn’t accept them as students, he would still offer guidance out of respect for their sincerity, and perhaps help them find other paths.

Sharon’s calm and gracious demeanor when he declined her previously had left him with a decent impression. But today’s turn of events made him question her character.

He had heard she came from an ordinary background. Now, seeing her push so hard to gain favor, he couldn’t help but suspect she was simply trying to boost her own value, perhaps to marry into wealth by adding a touch of prestige to her name.

Maestro Warner fell silent for a few seconds, then said, “I’ve already made it public that I won’t be taking on any more students. If I go back on my word now…”

Before he could finish, Uriah cut in with a grin. “Warner, there’s no need to worry about that. I’ve already taken her as my apprentice. Don’t get any ideas about poaching her.”

Maestro Warner blinked. “What?”

Uriah stroked his snow-white beard and replied with a leisurely air, “She’s mine now. I invited you here today to enjoy the music, not to eye my apprentice.”

Warner could hardly believe his ears. “You took her as your apprentice? But… she plays the violin, and you’re a physician…”

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Uriah shot him a sharp look and interrupted, “Who says a physician can’t take on a musician as an apprentice? Sharon is kind- hearted, capable, and has a strong moral compass. Not only will I mentor her, I plan to make her my granddaughter-in-law!”

Kind-hearted?

Kindness could be faked. Good intentions were judged by actions, not appearances.

As for capable…

Warner honestly couldn’t see how someone with only a junior high school education could be considered “exceptional.”

Still, he wasn’t the sort of man to speak ill of others behind their backs. Seeing how highly Uriah regarded Sharon, Warner simply offered a faint smile and said nothing more. (1)

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