Chapter 267

"The Javerton City Violin Competition?" Serena looked at the invitation in confusion. Across from her, Ruth sipped on a new seasonal coffee flavor and smiled. "This is one of the most prestigious competitions in Javerton City. Our orchestra was given a special invitation to send a judge. "But our best violinist has to return home for some paperwork issues that week. So there's a scheduling conflict, but I don't want to give up the spot." "So you're asking me?" Serena chuckled. She had been away from the violin world for far too long. Even for her last public performance, she had hid behind a mask. She sighed and pushed the invitation back. "I'm not famous enough to sit on the judging panel." "But your skills are more than enough." Ruth placed the invitation firmly back into her hands, leaving no room for argument. "Do you remember the piece you won with before? Music is timeless—it hasn't faded even today." Serena felt the invitation heating up in her palm. After a long pause, s