Chapter 436
Sophie introduced Xandra to Cecelia.
“This is Xandra. I’m sure you’ve heard of her before!”
“Of course I have. She is a legend! I knew coming to TS is the best decision I have ever made in my life!” exclaimed Cecelia. I can’t believe I’ve met a legend today!
“Hello, Ms. Yandell! I am Cecelia!”
That was the first time Sophie saw Cecelia behaving so politely toward someone.
“Nice to meet you! From today onward, we are all part of TS. I look forward to working with you.” Xandra smiled.
“The feeling is mutual,” replied Cecelia with a smile.
“Since both of you know each other now, Xandra, please help me bring Cecelia over to rest,” uttered Sophie. Cecelia had her own private lounge in the company as well.
“Sure!”
Cecelia shot a glance at Tristan.
Seriously? Does he need to follow Sophie to work as well? Does he need to be so worried about her?
“Mr. Tristan, looks like you’re quite free! Oh, I can’t blame you. Sophie is an outstanding woman. Someone else will pursue her if you don’t keep an eye on her. When that happens, there’s pretty much nothing you can do,” teased Cecelia before she left.
When Sophie heard what Cecelia said, she was rendered speechless.
Why is Cecelia still behaving like this? She doesn’t even have any grudges against Tristan.
“That’s just how Cecelia is. You don’t need to take her words seriously. She’s just joking!” explained Sophie, for Cecelia was her best friend.
“It’s okay. I don’t mind.”
Tristan couldn’t help feeling proud of his girlfriend as he watched how capable and professional she was while she worked.
As expected, she’s an independent young lady.
She managed to keep a new company like TS—which was supposed to be chaotic—in order.
Most importantly, most of her subordinates were big shots in the industry.
Tristan waited for Sophie the whole time as she went to rehearse with The Wheelers.
The young lady gave off a totally different feeling when she was performing on stage. The way she played the drum was so cool and charming that everyone was amazed by her performance.
Tristan, who remained by her side to keep her company, would pass her a glass of water from time to time.
“Mr. Tristan, to be honest, are you really that free?”
When Sunny came down from the stage to have a drink, he sat beside Tristan and talked to him.
“What do you think?”
“Looks like you are crazy in love with Sophie!” Sunny commented. If he doesn’t like her that much, he won’t be all over her.
Sunny then recalled something and added, “Oh, by the way, I saw a clip of someone confessing to Sophie on TikTok. Did you see it?”
He fished out his phone to search for the clip so that he could show it to Tristan, but for some reason, he could no longer find it.
“That’s weird. I don’t know what happened. Why can’t I find it?” Sunny was puzzled.
“It’s okay. You don’t need to show me. I don’t want to see it. You better go and rehearse. Everyone is still waiting for you!”
Sunny looked up at the stage and realized that everyone was already in their position and waiting for him.
“Fine. Forget about it.” Sunny did not want to force him. Before he went up the stage, he added, “Let me give you an advice. There are a lot of people pursuing Sophie, so you must treat her very well to prevent her from leaving you.”
Who knows what will happen to The Wheelers after the concert ended. Perhaps we’d disband because neither of us can accept the idea of changing our main vocalist. So, after the concert, the band would cease to exist. By then, I would most probably return to Horington. However, before that, Sophie is still the person I’m most worried about. I just hope Mr. Tristan can do his best to protect her. That way, I’ll be at ease.
“Okay.”
Tristan nodded solemnly.
He understood what Sunny was trying to express.
The next round of rehearsal started with Sophie’s performance as well. When she began playing the drum, it was like the drumsticks in her hands had come to life.
Even though it was just a rehearsal, every single one of them did their best. Therefore, the result of the rehearsal was perfect.
When Mark was singing, he would subconsciously look in Sophie’s direction.
It’s been a long time since I had that feeling. Even if I were to leave the band in the future, I’m satisfied to be able to rehearse together with Sophie.
The rehearsal ended around half-past six in the evening. When Sophie was changing in the practice room, Tristan was still there, waiting for her.
Mark went over to Tristan and sat down next to him.
“Are you that worried about her?”
He was happy to know that someone cared about Sophie that much.
At the very least, he is capable of taking good care of Sophie.
“Yes. Since I am free today, I thought of coming to visit you guys. The rehearsal was amazing.” In fact, if Sophie could debut, she would definitely become popular in the entertainment industry.
The aura that she possessed could easily bring her fame in the entertainment industry.
“Thank you.”
“Since you love performing on stage, why do you want to leave?” asked Tristan. Mark had never revealed the truth behind his decision to leave.
“So what if I love performing? I love Sophie, too, but in the end, I still have to give up on her. Love and passion can’t solve everything.”
Ultimately, one should learn how to give up.
“This is different.”
He can’t compare relationship matters with the band. They are two entirely different things.
“Actually, they are the same.”
He wouldn’t have given up if he had other options.
“To be honest, if you have any problems, you can let me know,” informed Tristan. Sophie was reluctant to see Mark leave because if the latter left, The Wheelers would most probably disband.
“Mr. Tristan, have you ever thought of me as your love rival?”
Tristan was at a loss for words.
Should I tell him the truth? The truth is going to hurt him.
“Not even once, right? Yeah, I understand. Since Sophie never liked me, why would you be jealous?” Mark smiled self-deprecatingly.
“Mark, nothing is certain in terms of relationship matters. I know you treat her well, but this might not mean anything to her. Don’t tell me you are leaving because of this.”
“How is that possible? You’re overthinking it. All right. Let’s not talk about this anymore. I’m going to change.”
That night, Tristan, Ysabelle, and Sophie had dinner with the members of The Wheelers.
After the rehearsal, all of them were tuckered out. Hence, they were exceptionally quiet during the meal.
Ysabelle was a little uncomfortable with that situation.
It was already nine at night when they returned to Wisteria Apartments after dinner.
After Sophie took her shower, she received a call from Morgan.
“Morgan, what happened? Did something happen to Grandpa?” Usually, Morgan would only call Sophie if something had happened to Josiah.
“Ms. Sophie, don’t worry. Old Mr. Tanner is doing good. It’s Ms. Willow. She’s gone, and she is nowhere to be found. Did you see her today?”
“She did come to find me at the company today. Why?”
“Everyone at home can’t reach her. No one knows where she went!” Morgan replied in exasperation.
“Hasn’t she always been like this? She’s always willful and acts as she pleases. I believe she’ll return home soon.” Sophie was not the least bit interested in Willow’s matter.
Charmaine snatched the phone from Morgan and immediately started interrogating Sophie, “Sophie, it’s your mom. Have you seen Willow? Did you do something to her? Why would she disappear all of a sudden?”
“What do you mean?” Sophie frowned. What does she think I’d do to Willow?
