She Was the Treasure All Along novel Chapter 113

Lucian’s eyebrow arched. “I thought you’d thank me.”

“I had my own way of handling it,” Loyce replied, turning to face him.

Squeezed together on the armchair, the distance between their faces was dangerously close. As their eyes met, Lucian’s breathing deepened. “Fine. I was just looking out for you, on Hank’s orders.”

Loyce was well past the age of needing a chaperone. It sounded like an excuse, especially since Hank had seemed eager to keep Lucian away from her.

She dropped the pointless conversation as the house lights dimmed. Relaxing into the armchair, she could faintly hear whispers from the row behind her.

“Sybil’s musical talent is truly remarkable,” a middle-aged man was saying to his companion. “The piece I asked her to revise is more or less finalized. She’s planning to debut it as a new composition at the concert tonight.”

“Isn’t that the theme for your upcoming film?” the other person asked quietly. “Are you premiering it so early?”

Logan Ludlow nodded. “It was Sybil’s idea. She was thinking of me, really. Morris has a global reputation, while my films, though successful here, haven't reached that same international peak. This recital has the world’s attention. She saw it as a great opportunity to promote my movie.”

“In that case, Ms. Seabrook is not only exceptionally talented but also beautiful and kind-hearted,” his companion agreed.

Loyce’s hearing was sharp, and she caught every word. She turned, her gaze landing on the director, and spoke up. “My cousin worked so hard on that piece in our family library. The maids had to clear out several trash bags full of her discarded drafts. She’s truly dedicated.”

Logan looked at her, a flash of confusion in his eyes before recognition dawned. “Ah, Ms. Lonsdale.”

He had witnessed the earlier confrontation and his impression of Loyce wasn't favorable, lending a stiff edge to his tone.

Loyce nodded, smiling. “I really admire her for that. She would often stay up all night writing, revising draft after draft, just to make you happy, Mr. Ludlow.”

Seeing the young woman being polite, Logan felt he couldn’t remain stone-faced. “Yes,” he conceded. “I discovered her final version while she was composing it in the library.”

Recalling the moment, Logan added, “The revised score was a complete departure from her usual style. For her to make such a dramatic and perfect shift… Mr. Lonsdale truly has a worthy successor in her.”

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