Always Been Yours (Tessa and Nicholas)

Chapter 1171 Work Report

Even after she left the hospital, the matter still lingered in her mind, and her frown never did disappear.

Nicholas noticed her sour mood, and he pulled her into his embrace. “Don’t let her ruin your mood. She’s inconsequential. Annoyance isn’t allowed here.” He then kissed her forehead.

Tessa could feel his concern. She pursed her lips and mumbled, “I know, but it’s annoying to know that she’s causing a scene all the time. I just don’t know what to do.”

“Easy. Just leave it all to the servants. You did your part. That’s more than enough,” Nicholas suggested. Tessa thought he had a point, so she nodded. She had already calmed down when they came home.

Nicholas stayed with her for a moment, then he went to the study to work. Since Tessa had nothing to do, she entered the music room and practiced her violin.

Later that day, Andrew knocked on the door. “Madam, Miss Alice is here.” “Okay,” Tessa said. She put her violin down and descended the stairs.

After Tessa came downstairs, Alice gave her the work report. “Sofia called me. She found a place for the orchestra to practice. It’s around the outer ring of the city. I’ve taken the liberty to survey it. It’s nice.”

“Sofia chose the place. I trust her judgment.” Tessa nodded, smiling. She had faith in Sofia’s tastes. Alice teased, “Don’t butter her up. Not like I’m going to tell her that.”

“I’m not buttering her up. I’m being serious.” Tessa played along with the tease and put on a serious look.

Alice burst into laughter. The ladies bantered for a while before they return to business.

Alice reported, “A message from Sofia. Keep practicing. She sent a team over. They’re gonna be here in a few days.” Curious, Tessa asked, “Do you know whom she’s sending?”

“Didn’t say, but you can always call her if you want to know,” Alice suggested. Tessa shook her head. “Forget it. It’s not important. There’s no need to call her for this. I don’t wanna disturb her.”

Alice nodded and returned to the report. After she was done, she remembered something, and Alice smiled. “I almost forgot. Pre-orders for the tickets of your performance are available for sale online.”

“So how did it go?” Tessa looked at her, anticipation and anxiety in her eyes.

Alice didn’t answer right away. Instead, she raised a finger. Confused, Tessa asked dumbly, “What’s that supposed to mean? Did the sales flop? Only one-third of the tickets are sold?”

“On the contrary, sales roared. Sold out in an hour,” Alice answered happily. Tessa froze for a moment, surprise seizing her heart. It was delightful to hear that her tickets sold like hot cakes. Finally, something happy for the day.

Alice looked at the happy Tessa and said, “We’ve finished early preparations. Now it’s up to you and the orchestra. I wish you a perfect performance.”

“Thank you. I’ll do my best.” Tessa nodded, her eyes flaring with fighting spirit.

Alice was about to leave after she was done reporting to Tessa, but before she did, she said, “I’ll take you to the training center tomorrow.” Tessa said yes.

…

Since Tessa had an appointment, she woke up early the next morning, but when she was about to leave, Andrew came in.