As the final note faded, Odie had not pressed a single key throughout the performance.
The manager, fearing the onlookers would spot the flaw, immediately had security disperse the crowd.
Sophie turned her head to look at Odie and asked, “Mr. Odie, did I meet the standard?”
Odie’s initial requirement was a crowd of a thousand people, but the gathering in the square had definitely exceeded that number.
Odie stared at Sophie for a while, making her somewhat uncomfortable under his gaze. She frowned and asked, “Mr. Odie?”
Coming back to his senses, he stood up and said indifferently, “You passed.”
Passed? She had clearly exceeded expectations.
“You know how to create buzz and use people to your advantage – you’re not just about small tricks, it seems.”
“Of course.”
“I’m not complimenting you.”
Odie then turned to the manager and said, “Get her a new uniform, then bring her to me.”
“Yes, Mr. Odie.”
“Wait, aren’t you making me a dealer anymore?”
Sophie frowned, having worked hard to meet Odie’s challenge, all to get closer to the core of Odie’s empire. If she couldn’t achieve that, wouldn’t all her efforts have been in vain?
“With those amateur tricks of yours, I fear letting you be a dealer might end up bankrupting Minton International.”
“You…”
The manager had personally selected a size that suited Sophie, presenting her with a gown even more exquisite than the dress she was wearing. Sophie nodded and quickly changed in the dressing room.
Sophie emerged, the golden gown accentuating her glowing skin and the strapless, cinched waist design highlighting her curvaceous figure.
The manager was visibly impressed. “Ms. Sophie, you look absolutely stunning in that dress. Our guests will surely adore you.”
“Actually… I’d like to know. What position has Mr. Odie arranged for me? Am I now… a pianist?”
A pianist dressed like this wouldn’t be too out of place. After all, in such an establishment, female musicians were expected to look glamorous.
“Mr. Odie has his plans. As long as you do well, Ms. Sophie, you’ll be looking at at least this amount each month.”
The manager then extended six fingers in front of Sophie.
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Enjoying the story, to much victimising Sophie, they could at least try to target others. Hope at some point Sophie comes clean and forgives James and explain her view of loving the boy James was. Just so they both learn and move on. Really needs to be some consequences for the instigators instead of being let go. Sandy needs to see Vanessa is using her as a cover, and Sandy needs to wake up to herself, or be held responsible by her father for alienating the people she was supposed to make contact with. Hope the reporter brother is keeping an eye on what Vanessa and Odie are up to, and that he has he’s own justice in store. Hope he becomes like Reese a good partner. Hope James lives and finds he’s HEA. Need to put Nicole in prison , no release and several lifetimes , with all the evidence on the crimes she’s committed just to get her out of the way guilt free. More about what’s up with Gordon....
Excellent novel!...
When will you upload the next chapter...