Capturing the Young Doctor's Heart: Mr. Big Shot Won't Let Me Go-Chapter 94: Fallen from Favor

The guqin lay elegantly in its designated spot, but now she dared not sit back down.

Skye spoke cautiously, "Madam, what piece would you like to hear?"

There was a moment of silence.

The old lady’s expression softened slightly as she asked, "How long have you been with The Lowell Family?"

Though her tone was calm and gentle, seeing the old lady’s indifferent face, Skye immediately felt a chill drill into her, her whole body tensed, and her voice carried a tremor, "Half... just over half a year."

"In these past six months, I’ve treated you well, haven’t I?"

"I..." Skye was momentarily at a loss for words.

Reflecting on her connection with the old lady, it began over a year ago at a teahouse meeting.

At that time, she was part-timing as a piano player at the teahouse. The old lady, amid much attention, sat closest to her. The teahouse owner reminded her bluntly several times to perform well.

She had guessed the old lady’s unusual status.

Fortunately, every piece that the old lady chose, she could play, and she greatly won the old lady’s favor.

Since then, the number of times she saw the old lady at the teahouse increased, and their relationship seemed to resemble that of confidants.

But for a time, she was busy with the theater group auditions, as she needed to rehearse dance performances and had no spare time for part-time work.

On the day of the final audition for The Crimson Lady role, even though the owner offered a high price, she could not spare time to see the old lady.

After her dance, the interview site burst into applause. The judges praised her continuously, saying she had great potential. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Judging by their reactions, she felt certain she would pass.

However, in the restroom, she accidentally overheard someone saying that the role of The Crimson Lady had already been pre-arranged, and they were merely there to play along.

Her mood instantly dropped to the bottom; she felt her future was uncertain and bleak.

Yet, she silently endured because she couldn’t possibly fight against the powers that be.

Just when she was about to give up waiting for the outcome, a surprising turn of events occurred—she was contacted by the director, who said she successfully got the leading role in "The Crimson Lady."

At that moment, she was overjoyed, believing she had conquered the director with her talent.

Later, when the teahouse owner mentioned the matter, she realized it wasn’t her efforts and talent that defeated those powers, but rather a more powerful support stood behind her than the pre-arranged candidate.

It was only because of a word from the old lady that she secured the role.

For the favor received, she was naturally very grateful.

During her first performance, she invited the old lady to see her on stage, but the old lady declined, preferring to listen to piano music.

Therefore, whenever she had free time afterward, she would try her best to improve her skills.

Moving forward.

She heard that the old lady’s family was looking to select a Piano Master to play for the old lady at home for entertainment. She went to apply, and when the old lady saw her, she unhesitatingly chose her, thus began these six months of companionship.

Additionally, there was the chance encounter with Keane Lowell, who had just returned from abroad. A glimpse of him completely changed her initial purpose and mindset for coming here to play piano...

"Madam, you have treated me very well. I have no way to repay your kindness." Her face gradually paled, but her words were heartfelt.

Without her, she wouldn’t have become "The Crimson Lady," gained overnight fame, nor have the comfortable life she now had.

Everything she had now was bestowed by The Lowell Family.

"People are born with desires; when desires become excessive, they develop into greed. None of us are exceptions, only the circumstances differ, as do the things we wish for. No one will simply be satisfied with the present. I was just pondering whether my indulgence might have fostered your greed, watching you develop feelings for my grandson without caution, leading you to resort to any means necessary, creating a car accident that endangered his safety."

Her gaze was calm yet piercing, as if it could penetrate the heart, understanding everything with no secrets whatsoever.

It really confirms the saying: ’with age comes wisdom.’

She had thought she had hidden her secret love for Keane Lowell well, but unexpectedly, the old lady had seen through it all along, silently observing without revealing it.

Last night was indeed a deliberate accident orchestrated by her, but she never anticipated her scheming would escape no one’s eyes, eventually reaching the old lady.

Indeed.

She forgot, the Lowell family had precious lives, and personal safety was of high concern. They couldn’t perform extreme sports or engage in any activities with high risk factors.

She orchestrated such a traffic accident last night, whether intentional or not, it was absolutely unforgivable.

The old lady won’t let this go, that’s for sure.

Skye’s throat tightened further, and in panic, she admitted, "Madam, I’m sorry for disappointing you. Though last night I intended to approach Mr. Lowell, I truly never wanted to harm him. It was a moment of panic, choosing the wrong method."

The old lady shook her head in disappointment, "I thought you were a pure and kind child; it is only today that I’ve seen you for who you are. Our connection ends here; you don’t need to come anymore."

"Madam, I..."

At this dismissal, the nearby butler had already stepped forward, escorting her out.

Returning her piano along too.

Skye held her eyes against the tears as she embraced the heavy guqin, finally bowing to the old lady, saying, "I’m sorry."

Though she wished to retain her place, she complied and followed the butler out of The Lowell Family, so as not to offend the madam.

Passing through one long corridor after another, finally arriving at the main entrance, she couldn’t help but ask the butler, "Was my expulsion at Mr. Lowell’s request?"

The butler was indifferent, "The master never once mentioned you."

Never once mentioned...

Clearly, he didn’t consider her important. She was merely a small piano master granted favor by The Lowell Family, dispensable.

Moreover, he doesn’t need anyone’s intervention to decide regarding anyone else’s fate.

Absent-mindedly, she returned to the theater.

Preparing the guqin to practice dance, she noticed the actors and colleagues watching her nearby, their gazes had changed.

Hostile, somewhat disdainful, unlike the respect exuded before.

An immense unease surged within Skye, and shortly after, she was called by the director, informed that the role of "The Crimson Lady" was to be replaced.

"Tonight, switching roles?" Skye asked, struggling to keep her grievance under wraps.

She naturally guessed why the change occurred; it wasn’t entirely a surprise to her. Though anticipated, she was nonetheless hoping the madam might have some compassion left for her.

Sadly, their hearts were hardened.

Yet, she doesn’t blame them.

It’s not about losing something; rather, what’s not hers, inevitably must be returned.

The director awkwardly replied, "Yes."

Skye didn’t resist, "Then what role will I perform today?"

"The role of ’Piano Holder.’

A supporting role, unrequited love, wishing to kill the lead female character—a villain role, in which they’ve meticulously studied each position prior.

Switching roles at such short notice wasn’t an issue.