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Chapter 437 Tension in D Major Chapter 437 Tension in D Major Stephen’s tone clearly carried a hint of challenge. Stephen’s tone clearly carried a hint of challenge . A provocation? A provocation ? Ha. Ha . Who was scared of who? Who was scared of who ?
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“Well then, if Mr. Woodward doesn’t mind, I’ll give it a shot.” “ Well then , if Mr. Woodward doesn’t mind , I’ll give it a shot . ” Tilda wasn’t about to back down, not with a chance to play a legendary, priceless violin right in Tilda wasn’t about to back down , not with a chance to play a legendary , priceless violin right in front of her. front of her . The opportunity was here, the owner was willing. The opportunity was here , the owner was willing . Why not? Why not ?
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Besides, if anything did go wrong, Tilda could afford the consequences. Besides , if anything did go wrong , Tilda could afford the consequences . “Now that’s the spirit, that’s the idol I admire. Go ahead, pick whichever one you like. Don’t worry, I actually had a friend stop by earlier and do a full tune–up on them, Stephen said with a grin. “ Now that’s the spirit , that’s the idol I admire . Go ahead , pick whichever one you like . Don’t worry , I actually had a friend stop by earlier and do a full tune – up on them , Stephen said with a grin . “Got it.” “ Got it .” Tilda’s eyes landed on the one named Beethoven. Tilda’s eyes landed on the one named Beethoven . Perfect. Beethoven had always been her inspiration. Perfect . Beethoven had always been her inspiration .
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She ran her fingertips gently along the body of the violin, tracing the graceful curve of the strings. She ran her fingertips gently along the body of the violin , tracing the graceful curve of the strings . As she brought it up close, she caught a faint, aged scent of sandalwood and red eucalyptus, years of time and care soaked into the grain of the wood. As she brought it up close , she caught a faint , aged scent of sandalwood and red eucalyptus , years of time and care soaked into the grain of the wood . Everything about it was captivating. Intoxicating. Everything about it was captivating . Intoxicating . Even Tilda felt a rush of excitement bubble up inside her. Even Tilda felt a rush of excitement bubble up inside her . For a musician, the chance to play something like this… there was nothing more exhilarating. For a musician , the chance to play something like this … there was nothing more exhilarating .
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“This setup is incredible…” “ This setup is incredible … ” Tilda narrowed her eyes slightly, admiring the feel and balance. She couldn’t help but praise it Tilda narrowed her eyes slightly , admiring the feel and balance . She couldn’t help but praise it 19:45 Mon, Sep 29 19:45 Mon , Sep 29 Chapter 417 1 Chapter 417 1 Whoever this friend of Stephen’s was, they had to be a true mauer Someone who resized instruments like living things Whoever this friend of Stephen’s was , they had to be a true mauer Someone who resized instruments like living things
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Now Now No way an amateur could’ve tuned and restored a one of a kind vicilin frens the best century to this level of perfection. No way an amateur could’ve tuned and restored a one of a kind vicilin frens the best century to this level of perfection . Every detail of the strings was flawless, teamless, perfect, not a single flaw to be found. It was as if the violin had been given new life. Every detail of the strings was flawless , teamless , perfect , not a single flaw to be found . It was as if the violin had been given new life . Almost like it was whispering, silently but insistently. “Play ne Almost like it was whispering , silently but insistently . “ Play ne Tilda lifted the bow and took her stance. Tilda lifted the bow and took her stance . Eyes closed, she tilted her face gently against the violin’s shoulder and began to play Eyes closed , she tilted her face gently against the violin’s shoulder and began to play A flowing, elegant melody soared from the strings. A flowing , elegant melody soared from the strings . This time, the piece she chose was none other than the world–renowned classic–Canon in D This time , the piece she chose was none other than the world – renowned classic – Canon in D Warm and expansive, the notes carried a sense of serenity, soothing and timeless, like a healing breeze passing over the earth. Warm and expansive , the notes carried a sense of serenity , soothing and timeless , like a healing breeze passing over the earth . Like angel wings brushing away sorrow, bringing light and hope in their wake. Like angel wings brushing away sorrow , bringing light and hope in their wake . As the music built toward its climax, Tilda’s playing grew bolder, more impassioned. It was no longer just her and the violin. It was one being now, Tilda and Beethoven as a single force. As the music built toward its climax , Tilda’s playing grew bolder , more impassioned . It was no longer just her and the violin . It was one being now , Tilda and Beethoven as a single force . The sound erupted, powerful, intricate, breathtaking. The sound erupted , powerful , intricate , breathtaking . It was like color had exploded into the room, each note casting flashes of light, like stained glass reflections dancing in every corner. It was like color had exploded into the room , each note casting flashes of light , like stained glass reflections dancing in every corner . And in that moment, it felt as if this long–silent, century–old violin had been awakened at last. Given wings. And in that moment , it felt as if this long – silent , century – old violin had been awakened at last . Given wings . In Tilda’s hands, it was the perfect dance partner, executing complex moves and emotional dives with flawless grace. In Tilda’s hands , it was the perfect dance partner , executing complex moves and emotional dives with flawless grace . And when the last note finally faded, Tilda slowly opened her eyes. And when the last note finally faded , Tilda slowly opened her eyes . Her heart was still racing. Her heart was still racing . Even in the chill of winter, a light sheen of sweat glistened across her skin. Even in the chill of winter , a light sheen of sweat glistened across her skin . The sound of applause broke the silence.. The sound of applause broke the silence .. Even Stephen, who had probably attended more elite concerts than most people could dream Even Stephen , who had probably attended more elite concerts than most people could dream Chapter 437 Tension in D Majest Chapter 437 Tension in D Majest of, didn’t hold back. of , didn’t hold back . “Ms. Tilda, that was phenomenal! Truly divine, like something straight from the heavens. You’ve blown this old man away,” “ Ms. Tilda , that was phenomenal ! Truly divine , like something straight from the heavens . You’ve blown this old man away , ” Kinished Kinished Tilda smiled softly. “You’re too kind, Mr. Woodward. I think the credit belongs to the violin. It really lives up to the name Beethoven. Getting the chance to play it today was worth everything.” Tilda smiled softly . “ You’re too kind , Mr. Woodward . I think the credit belongs to the violin . It really lives up to the name Beethoven . Getting the chance to play it today was worth everything . ” With the utmost care, she placed the violin back on its stand, as gently as if she were returning a priceless treasure to its sacred place. With the utmost care , she placed the violin back on its stand , as gently as if she were returning a priceless treasure to its sacred place . Her eyes shimmered with emotion, golden sunlight pouring in through the windows. Her eyes shimmered with emotion , golden sunlight pouring in through the windows . In her heart, she whispered, “Thank you for giving me such an extraordinary experience.” In her heart , she whispered , “ Thank you for giving me such an extraordinary experience . ” Just then, the door creaked open again.. Just then , the door creaked open again .. A familiar voice called out, unable to hide the excitement behind it. A familiar voice called out , unable to hide the excitement behind it . “Mr. Woodward, were you playing the violin or–wait… is that you? Tilda?” “ Mr. Woodward , were you playing the violin or – wait … is that you ? Tilda ? ” Kayden stood there in stunned silence, eyes Kayden stood there in stunned silence , eyes He never expected to run into Tilda here. He never expected to run into Tilda here . wide. wide . The moment she saw him, Tilda’s expression changed, and her brows knit together. The moment she saw him , Tilda’s expression changed , and her brows knit together . “Mr. Woodward, the friend you mentioned earlier… don’t tell me it’s him?” “ Mr. Woodward , the friend you mentioned earlier … don’t tell me it’s him ? ” Stephen coughed awkwardly. “Uh… yeah. Who else could perfectly fine–tune these rare violins for me? That kind of precision takes absolute pitch, and only one person I know fits the bill, our genius composer, Kayden. I’ve been trying to get him out here for ages. He finally had a window a few days ago and came to the resort to help with the setup.” Stephen coughed awkwardly . “ Uh … yeah . Who else could perfectly fine – tune these rare violins for me ? That kind of precision takes absolute pitch , and only one person I know fits the bill , our genius composer , Kayden . I’ve been trying to get him out here for ages . He finally had a window a few days ago and came to the resort to help with the setup .” Stephen hesitated, then added, “I do know the history between you two… I didn’t expect Kayden to still be here. Kayden, didn’t you say you went back to your room to rest?” Stephen hesitated , then added , “ I do know the history between you two … I didn’t expect Kayden to still be here . Kayden , didn’t you say you went back to your room to rest ? ” Kayden lowered his gaze. “I did, but when I heard that violin, I couldn’t stop myself. The way it was played… it moved me. More than any version of Canon in D I’ve ever heard.” Kayden lowered his gaze . “ I did , but when I heard that violin , I couldn’t stop myself . The way it was played … it moved me . More than any version of Canon in D I’ve ever heard . ” As a composer and a musician. Kayden couldn’t ignore a performance like that. As a composer and a musician . Kayden couldn’t ignore a performance like that . He knew it couldn’t have been Stephen. Sure, the man loved violins, but he didn’t have the skill to pull off something so emotionally powerful. He knew it couldn’t have been Stephen . Sure , the man loved violins , but he didn’t have the skill to pull off something so emotionally powerful . 19:45 Mon, Sep 29 19:45 Mon , Sep 29 Chapter 437 Tension in Marru Chapter 437 Tension in Marru And he never would’ve guessed Stephen would let anyone touch those violins them. And he never would’ve guessed Stephen would let anyone touch those violins them . The last thing he expected was to walk in and find Tilda. The last thing he expected was to walk in and find Tilda . Was this what people called a cursed connection? Was this what people called a cursed connection ? Kayden’s chest tightened, remembering everything that had gone down recer Jensons, Kayden’s chest tightened , remembering everything that had gone down recer Jensons , Send Gifts Send Gifts 4.9K 4.9K [li [ li 19:45 Mon, Sep 29 19:45 Mon , Sep 29 Chapter 437 tension in D Major Chapter 437 tension in D Major Finished Finished And he never would’ve guessed Stephen would let anyone touch those violins, let alone play And he never would’ve guessed Stephen would let anyone touch those violins , let alone play them. them . The last thing he expected was to walk in and find Tilda. The last thing he expected was to walk in and find Tilda . Was this what people called a cursed connection? Was this what people called a cursed connection ? Kayden’s chest tightened, remembering everything that had gone down recently with the Jensons. Kayden’s chest tightened , remembering everything that had gone down recently with the Jensons . Send Gifts Send Gifts