58 Unveiled Tensions at the Concert

In the opulent interior of the Crescendo Opera House, Lily followed the stern bodyguard, her mind racing with thoughts of the unexpected turn her evening had taken. She recognized the venue as the same place she and Diana had planned to attend the Euphonia Band concert. "Why here, of all places?" Lily murmured, her heart sinking at the thought of encountering Diana and revealing her complicated situation. The bodyguard, misinterpreting her awe as naivety, scoffed at her apparent inexperience with high society. "Our boss, Michael, extends this rare privilege to you, and all you do is question it? Know your place!" Lily, struggling to mask her anxiety, dreaded the idea of Diana discovering her in this unexpected setting. "I didn't ask for this, and Michael has no business being here either!" she snapped back, her frustration boiling over. Guided to the front row, Lily caught the attention of the distinguished attendees. Their curious glances intensified her discomfort. "Who a