Chapter 161

Unexpectedly, Grace spoke up first. "Xavier, did you know that the lead musician today is Melody? Is that why you came?" What? I turned to her in confusion. She gestured toward the stage. I didn't notice that the symphony orchestra had already entered and was getting ready. Standing at the front, amidst all the women in their white dresses, was Melody. She was holding her cello with a blank expression on her face. "So, she's the concertmaster for today?" I was genuinely surprised. "I had no idea." My mother probably didn't know either. Otherwise, she wouldn't have pushed me to bring a female friend along just to enjoy classical music. Seeing that I was clueless, Grace dropped the topic and turned her attention back to Melody on the stage. I leaned toward her. "Grace, how about we talk about the new project you mentioned yesterday?" "Isn't that the excuse you used to ask me out today?" She gave me a sideways glance. I smiled lightly. "Actually, I only heard from you that there