Chapter 5: A New Path
The following Monday, a renowned piano instructor, Madame Dubois, arrived at the penthouse. She was a strict, older woman who only took prodigies. When she saw Lily, she was skeptical.
""Mr. Vance, a three-year-old? This is highly irregular,"" she scoffed.
""Just listen to her,"" Ethan insisted.
Lily sat at the bench, her feet dangling high above the pedals. She looked at Ethan, who gave her a reassuring nod. She placed her hands on the keys and played. Within thirty seconds, Madame Dubois’s stern expression melted into astonishment.
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""Mon Dieu,"" she whispered. ""She has perfect pitch. And the emotion... it is raw.""
Ethan hired her on the spot. From that day on, the penthouse was filled with music. It wasn't just a house anymore; it had become a home. Sarah watched Ethan with growing admiration. The cold, aloof billionaire she had once feared had become their greatest protector and patron.
