Chapter 10 Vienna

The phone on the table buzzed incessantly. Ethan didn't even spare it a glance. Eventually, tired of the disturbance, he switched it off. At that moment, the gentle chime of windbells announced Lily's entrance. She mischievously winked and waved at him.

With twinkling eyes, she settled beside him. Deliberately, she leaned in, taking a playful sniff at his neck, and then patted his head approvingly. "Good, my 'Maestro' hasn't been tainted by the smell of money today. Well done!"

"Maestro" was a nickname Lily had given Ethan. While his primary business was in media and culture, he played the piano exceptionally well. Lily had first met him when she was assisting a classmate with a music score for a CD. A random collaboration had sparked their romance. At first, she was reserved and reluctant to his advances, but over time, she opened up, revealing her chirpy and jovial self. This change gave Ethan the perfect opportunity to win her heart. If anyone asked Ethan why he liked Lily, it migh