"Aaron... Mr. Yuan?!" Amelia Quinn's face changed, and she instinctively took half a step back, putting distance between herself and Liam Reed. She had accompanied Celeste Monroe to Evergreen Recording Studio before and had met Aaron Yuan, but at that time, she hadn't seen Lily Yuan. Now she realized that this young woman was actually Aaron Yuan's granddaughter. Liam Reed had just insulted Aaron Yuan's granddaughter so brazenly; she didn't want to be implicated. She quickly said: "Mr. Yuan, I didn't say anything, please don't be angry, it's a misunderstanding!"
Liam Reed was also stunned. He had seen photos of Aaron Yuan, and combined with Amelia's attitude, it was clear that this vigorous, stern old man in front of him was the towering figure of the American music scene! Unluckily enough, he had just insulted his granddaughter, and Aaron Yuan had heard it! One word from him, and it could be Liam who couldn't survive in the music industry! Liam Reed ignored the coffee on him and quickly bowed deeply to Aaron Yuan: "Mr. Yuan, I'm so sorry, it was a misunderstanding just now. I said the wrong thing. Please be the bigger person and don't stoop to my level!"
Aaron Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the cowering Liam Reed with disdain: "The American music scene is truly getting worse with each generation!"
Frank Castle kindly reminded him: "Liam, you should be apologizing to Miss Lily, shouldn't you?"
Liam Reed remained bent at the waist, feeling the coffee dripping from his face and seeing the increasing white liquid on the ground. His resentment towards Frank reached its peak, but he didn't dare to retort. He immediately bowed to Lily Yuan: "Miss Lily, I'm sorry. I misunderstood you. Please forgive me."
Lily Yuan was very kind. Hiding behind Frank, she softly said: "It's okay. Just don't talk badly about others again."
"Yes, yes, Miss Lily is absolutely right!" Liam Reed sincerely accepted Lily Yuan's reprimand, which made the young woman a bit flustered. She tugged at Frank's sleeve and said to Aaron Yuan: "Grandpa, let's go in."
Aaron Yuan nodded, didn't even glance at Amelia and the two men, opened the main door, and walked into the recording studio with Lily Yuan and Frank.
Liam Reed maintained his bowing, apologetic posture, not daring to move. Alex Stone was completely stunned, his mind a blank.
Amelia finally reacted. So, what Frank had said just now was true. He really was here to practice singing at Evergreen Recording Studio! In that case, he wasn't stalking her? But how could Frank get into Evergreen Recording Studio? There were only a handful of people in the entire American music scene who could get in. What right did Frank have?! A strong sense of unwillingness welled up in Amelia's heart, and she unconsciously spoke:
"Mr. Yuan, I'm Celeste Monroe's niece. My aunt and I visited you last time. We'd like to use your recording studio. We can pay rent, would that be possible?"
Aaron Yuan turned around: "You're Little Celeste's niece?"
Amelia nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Mr. Yuan, you still remember me?" Her heart felt a little more balanced. If someone like Frank could get into Evergreen Recording Studio, she naturally could too.
Aaron Yuan scrutinized Amelia for a moment, then shook his head indifferently: "I don't remember. Lily, close the door."
"Okay, Grandpa." Lily Yuan closed the door from the inside.
Bang! The sound of the iron door closing startled the three standing outside.
Alex Stone stood dumbfounded for a long time, then weakly asked: "Ms. Quinn, Liam, were we rejected?"
Liam Reed finally wiped most of the coffee off his face, but a lot of it had flowed into his clothes, making him feel sticky and uncomfortable. Hearing Alex, he glared at him irritably: "What do you think?"
Alex Stone shrank his neck, wanting to say, It seems like you, Liam, offended Aaron Yuan, which is why we couldn't get in. But he only dared to say that in his head.
"It's my aunt!" Amelia suddenly spoke, her voice a little hoarse. Celeste Monroe had said Evergreen Recording Studio was rented out these days, and from the looks of it, the renter was Frank! But Frank had no such influence; it could only be Celeste Monroe who helped him get to Aaron Yuan!
"Why did Aunt Celeste help him and not me?" Amelia's face was pale, her fists clenched. She pulled out her phone, ready to call and confront Celeste Monroe. But in the end, she didn't dare to press the dial button. Her aunt acted purely on her mood. At home, Amelia's mother and uncle didn't dare to provoke her. Outside, she was the number one Diva Queen. Amelia didn't know how many things she would need Celeste Monroe's help with in the future. Offending Celeste Monroe for a mere recording studio wasn't worth it.
However... Amelia stared intently at the closed door, images of Frank and Lily Yuan's intimate interaction flashing uncontrollably in her mind. Her heart twisted in pain, her fingernails almost digging into her flesh.
"Let's go, to another recording studio!" She took a deep breath, turned, and walked towards the business van parked by the roadside. Liam Reed and Alex Stone silently followed. The three got into the car in silence. The business van was far away, so Sarah Wong hadn't seen what happened just now. She pointed at a few drops of white liquid in Liam Reed's hair, puzzled.
"Liam, what's in your hair? What happened?"
Liam Reed's expression stiffened, and he said coldly: "Drive!" Sarah Wong didn't dare to ask any more questions and quickly started the car. Amelia told her the address of a regular recording studio.
The business van got onto the main road. A few minutes later, Liam Reed finally spoke: "Amelia, your aunt probably didn't help Frank, and given Aaron Yuan's personality, he might not even give your aunt that much respect. I guess..." Liam Reed's eyes were sinister, "Frank probably sweet-talked Aaron Yuan's granddaughter and used that connection to get in with Aaron Yuan."
Amelia's eyes suddenly lifted: "Frank would do something like that just to climb the ranks!" At this moment, her mood was complex. How long had she and Frank been divorced? Frank had actually found a girl so much younger than herself. And the other party was the granddaughter of a music titan, whose status was even higher than hers! The fact that her ex-husband found a better partner was truly gut-wrenching. Her own failure was frightening enough, but an ex's success was even more distressing!
Alex Stone said: "Ms. Quinn, Liam, since Frank is climbing the ranks by selling his charms, then we'll beat him with pure talent! Once he's eliminated in the next episode, Aaron Yuan's granddaughter naturally won't think much of him anymore!"
Liam Reed threw away the coffee-stained tissues and nodded: "Alex is right. Although Frank has Aaron Yuan's help, his skill is ultimately lacking. With Amelia and me helping Alex, Frank is absolutely no match!"
Amelia's expression softened slightly: "Frank really isn't good at classical-fusion. This gap isn't something someone else's help can bridge. He'll likely come in last in the second episode. We just need to do our best!" The "Ancient Virtue" theme was exactly Frank's weakness.
When Aaron Yuan's granddaughter discovered that Frank had no talent at all, would she still like him? By then, Frank would still have to come back and bother me. But I won't go soft this time. Even if Frank kneels and begs me, I won't give him the three million or Mia's job again!
Amelia's mood improved slightly, and she finally remembered to show concern for Liam Reed: "You weren't scalded, were you?"
Liam Reed finally wiped all the coffee from his hair and face, smiling: "Amelia, I'm fine. I'm very happy you're so concerned about me."
Amelia forced a smile: "That's good. I'll make Frank apologize to you if I get the chance."
"No need. I believe Frank was just acting on impulse. I've already forgiven him." Liam Reed's smile was gentle, but his heart was filled with fury.
Frank Castle, you made me lose so much face. I'll never let you off easily!