"Kade, have you been taking private gigs on the side? I just asked around- you''ve beening inte for more than half a week now."


    At these words, everyone fell silent, turning to look at Kade in shock.


    The orchestra offered such good benefits-why would she need to take on private gigs?


    Kade was taken aback, and she instinctively wanted to lie her way out of it. But before she could, Serena walked over unhurriedly.


    "Your client''sst name is Smith."


    Kade had a thousand excuses lined up, but not a single word came out.


    How did she know?


    This woman had already stolen her concert solo, put her on a two-week probation where she couldn''t perform, and now she had even exposed her side gigs!


    Furious, Kade exploded. "You investigated me! You''re trying to push me out so you can take my spot, aren''t you?"


    Serena didn''t expect such an intense reaction. However, she remained calm andposed.


    "Looks like there''s solid evidence of your side gigs. If you really want to keep your ce in the orchestra, then don''t break the rules."


    With that, Serena stepped aside-she wasn''t part of the orchestra, so she left it to Ruth.


    Only then did Kade realize what she had just blurted out. "Ruth, I wasn''t—"


    "No need to exin." Ruth cut her off, then decisively ordered, "Kade, as of today, you''re fired. Someone will handle the paperwork for you."


    She then instructed someone to open the door and turned back to the others, pping her hands together. "Now that everyone''s here, let''s begin today''s practice as usual."


    The sound of instruments soon filled the room. No one spared Kade another nce.


    She gritted her teeth, stomped her foot in frustration, and stormed out.


    Serena, on the other hand, liked Ruth''s decisive attitude. Then, she found a seat and settled in.


    As the orchestra rehearsed, she quietlyposed music.


    Three hourster, after capturing all her inspiration on paper, she handed the sheet music to Ruth.


    Ruth hugged her excitedly. "We get to coborate again!"


    "Yeah, it''s been years since west worked on a piece together." Serena returned the hug.


    When they pulled apart, they exchanged a knowing smile.


    Ruth had matters to handle, so she waved goodbye and left.


    Serena also got ready to head home for some rest. But just as she stepped outside, Kade emerged from around the corner, ring at her with fury.


    "What the hell do you have against me?" she asked.


    "Nothing. You broke the rules and got fired, simple as that. Don''t act like you''re innocent and push the me to others."


    With that, Serena got into her car and drove off.


    Kade stared at the Cullinan disappearing into the distance, her eyes bloodshot.


    She had just lost her job. And the one responsible had just driven away in a luxury car!


    What was she supposed to do now?


    Just then, her phone rang. It was Wendy.


    "Ms. Winter, when''s our next lesson?"


    Kade''s eyes lit up. She still had this job.


    She could make up for her lost sry with this gig. She''d just milk this clueless


    rich girl for money, then apply to another orchestra.


    "Wendy, I was a violinist with the Luna Orchestra, you know. The amount you paid isn''t enough for that many lessons."