A Successful Career After Divorce

“Your Italian is really standard! And you’re so beautiful!” Arthur’s first impression of Ranita was very good, and he spoke with surprise.

“Thank you for the compliment! I only know a little bit, but if you need anything, just let me know.”

Ranita was humble and polite, with a beautiful face. Her micro-expressions were handled very well, and every smile and frown was just right – she had great charisma.

Ranita’s beauty was completely different from Shannon’s – Shannon had big eyes, a high nose bridge and an oval face that belonged to the sweet category. But Ranita had superior bone structure and her eyebrows and eyes exuded elegance; when she didn’t smile, she looked indifferent but when she did smile it was like polished gemstones shining brightly.

“Miss Bowman, you don’t have to be modest!” Arthur paused dramatically before exclaiming, “I suddenly seem to have inspiration when I see you!”

“Bring me my cello!”

Arthur immediately asked his assistant to bring the cello over for an impromptu performance.

Shannon had a concert coming up in a few days’ time which cost her a lot of money to commission Arthur to compose music specifically for it. Therefore, they spent the whole day discussing musical issues while Ranita dutifully carried out her own tasks.

But these artists never rested or ate once they got busy; Ranita couldn’t leave either so all she could do was keep preparing herself. She felt hungry and tired but what worried her most was that her legs were starting to ache because of wearing high heels all day long.

“Miss Murphy, Mr. Semeraro, I’m going to use the restroom.” During this lull in activity, Ranita decided to take advantage of it by taking a break in the bathroom.

Seeing how exhausted Ranita looked, Shannon coldly glanced at her stomach – she wished that she would work herself into exhaustion!

“Mr. Semeraro, you must be tired after today’s activities! I’ve arranged for Cindy to take you to the hotel for some rest. At the same time, I have dinner prepared in the hotel restaurant. We’ll see you there later,” Shannon said fluently in English, her tone sweet.

Afterward, Shannon, with anticipation in her voice, recalled Arthur’s impromptu creation earlier and asked, “I really loved that impromptu performance by you just now. Would it be possible for you to gift me with a small token of it?”

Because Ranita didn’t translate what Arthur said earlier about his inspiration coming from her, Shannon assumed that it must have been written especially for her which made her heart race with excitement.

“… Miss Murphy, although it’s a bit embarrassing to admit, I don’t want to lie…” Arthur apologized, “That was actually written for Miss Bowman! She gave me some interesting inspiration!”

That was an impromptu creation for Ranita?!

Shannon was not only embarrassed, but her face quickly turned red. Fortunately, Arthur’s assistant came over to smooth things over and Shannon regained her composure. She maintained a smile and said gracefully, “Mr. Semeraro, you don’t have to apologize! You’ve created several songs tailored just for me and I’m already satisfied!”

“Cindy, please take Mr. Semeraro to the hotel. I’ll be there in a bit.”

Shannon smiled as she watched them leave and then turned around with anger and jealousy in her eyes as she headed towards the studio.

As Arthur’s group left, the studio became empty.

Shannon made her way to the bathroom door but suddenly stopped in her tracks. She stared at the dark door with a cold expression on her face.

After a while, Shannon returned holding a bottle of mineral water in hand. She casually opened it up and poured it out onto the floor by the bathroom door.

Ranita cautiously stepped out of the bathroom.Content © NôvelDrama.Org.

“Ranita!” Shannon suddenly exploded with anger causing Ranita to startle which made her lose balance underfoot causing her body to sway unsteadily as if she was about to fall…