Glamour and Sass: A Rejected Bride's Revenge
Chapter 44: Adrian Keller

Chapter 44: Adrian Keller

Cecilia was stunned for a bit when she heard Steven’s words, but then she carefully reconsidered the situation. It couldn’t be possible.

"Mr. Lawrence, please clarify your words."

"It has been twenty-four hours since the surgery, and Grandma still hasn’t woken up. Doctor Evan says it’s not due to surgery anesthesia, but possibly related to the acupuncture. Miss Morrison, do you have any idea on this?"

Cecilia sighed in relief. It turned out to be such a small matter.

After trying so hard to get a good night’s sleep, she was woken up by such a minor issue. She stretched and yawned.

"This acupuncture method makes a person sleep a few extra days to recuperate and restore energy. It’s nothing serious. Don’t worry."

On the other end of the line, Steven felt slightly more at ease hearing this.

Cecilia held Emma, who was looking at her mother with big eyes at that moment.

"Is there anything else, Mr. Lawrence?"

"No, nothing more."

Steven was about to hang up when Cecilia suddenly called out to him.

"Wait a minute!"

She looked at Emma in her arms, finding her eyes a bit familiar, like...

Alex’s eyes!

The more she stared, the more she noticed the two kids’ stature, voices, and ages to be highly similar.

She had a bold assumption...

"Is your son currently at the hospital?"

Steven was quiet.

‘Son? Why is she so eager to find my son?’

"He’s not at the hospital. I can’t watch over him these days, so he should be at the hotel with Ethan."

After a moment of thought, he added another sentence.

"Why? Are you coming to the hospital?"

Upon hearing Steven’s response, Cecilia’s once excited eyes dimmed instantly.

"No, I’m hanging up."

She decisively and swiftly hung up the phone.

Just then, a message from Bruce arrived.

[So far, we have only managed to find out that Steven’s son is named Alex. As for his biological mother and birthplace, the Lawrence family has concealed all of that information.]

Cecilia was in distress. Investigating from Alex’s side would probably yield nothing since the Lawrence family had the ability to hide information in Star City like no one else.

‘Seems like I need to start off with Steven.’

She quickly got up and went through the previous materials on the Lawrence family, finally stopping the mouse on a line.

[Five years ago, Steven made a grand return after studying abroad to take over the Lawrence Group...]

But the time he returned and the time she inexplicably got pregnant did not match up.

Could it be that she was overthinking it?

No, she needed an opportunity to meet Alex personally.

Just as she thought of this, her phone rang.

It was Elena.

"Cecilia, we’ve found your mother’s last known address. She entrusted it to an institution, so it’s been preserved decently. I’ll send you the location shortly."

Cecilia was overjoyed.

"Great."

In her vague memory, her mother had a personal place for art creation. After a fight with Frank, her mother had taken her there to stay for a while.

But it was too long ago, and she couldn’t precisely remember where the house was located.

This time, she returned to the country with the quiet certainty that it would be her last time here. Once she found her son, she only wanted to gather the remnants of her mother’s life—a final goodbye to both her past and her mom.

She didn’t expect Elena to find it so soon.

As she stood up, preparing to go check out the house, another call came in.

Seeing the caller ID, she sighed helplessly.

She was getting so many calls today!

Despite her thoughts, she answered.

"Little Cece, you finally came back after all these years, but you didn’t think of visiting me first!"

Cecilia rubbed her temples and muttered softly, "Don’t you know why..."

The old man on the phone was Adrian Keller, a globally renowned classical music maestro.

Her mother Lilian, had studied under this eccentric old man. Later, after she was born, the old man wanted to take her in as his disciple, too.

Young Cecilia thought the old man was eccentric and refused to follow him. Only later did she learn people desperately sought him for years to be his disciple, yet he only chose the rare few.

As he grew older, he gradually distanced himself from the industry, dedicating himself to creating good works at home instead.

When Cecilia went abroad, Adrian would call her from time to time.

However, he changed his target this time. He now had his eyes on Emma’s talent, insisting for her to be his disciple.

If she visited him immediately upon her return to the country, Cecilia would not be able to have a single moment of peace.

"Oh, you rascal! If I hadn’t seen your performance video on the show by chance, how much longer were you planning to keep it from me?"

"Quickly, bring Emma to meet me! I have something great for her!"

Before Cecilia could respond, the other end hung up.

Emma blinked. "It’s Grandpa Keller! This time, I can see the real Grandpa Keller! Mommy, let’s go quickly~"

...

Cecilia sighed, having no choice but to comply.

After ending the call, Adrian was smiling joyfully at the gift he had prepared for Emma.

It was a top-notch piano.

At that moment, one of his students came in to report.

"Master, there’s someone outside claiming to be Steven Lawrence."

Adrian furrowed his brows.

"Someone from the Lawrence family? Why is he here?"

"Apparently, he has someone who wants to be your apprentice."

Adrian contemplated for a moment and stood up.

"Okay, let me have a look."

As he approached the door, his demeanor instantly soured when he saw Steven.

The Lawrence family, with its widespread industries in Star City, naturally extended into the arts. They held several entertainment companies.

Businesswise, the Lawrence family was just another merchant. Naturally, those who were under their umbrella in the music world had frequent scandals. Although these occurrences reduced drastically after Steven took over the Lawrence family in recent years, Adrian still detested them.

"So, who’s the one that wants to be my apprentice?"

He looked at Steven and the girl standing behind him, Amy. His tone was indifferent as he spoke.

Steven nodded respectfully.

"It’s me..."

Before he could finish his words, Adrian interrupted.

"You? I refuse."

Steven frowned; he knew Adrian had always been strict, but he did not expect such a direct dismissal.

"Why?"

"Your potential is average and your appearance and aura are not favorable — you’re not suited for pursuing music. Moreover, given you’re from the Lawrence family, it’s even more impossible for me to accept you."

"Go back."

Seeing Adrian’s firm stance, Alex spoke up.

"Mr. Keller, I really want to be your disciple."

Only then did he notice the four or five-year-old kid standing beside Steven.

When he took a closer look, he seemed to realize something...

"Little Emma?"