Chapter 18: Even Selling Her House Wouldn’t Be Enough

“B-buy a piano? You want to buy a piano at Carlos Harmonies!” Isabella’s heart nearly leaped out of her throat. Did Livi even know how much pianos cost at Carlos Harmonies?

Olivia dragged the visibly anxious Isabella into Carlos Harmonies. The store occupied the entire three floors of a building in the Starlight Mall, a prime location in the expensive district. As soon as Isabella stepped inside, a subtle, pleasant fragrance greeted her. The first-floor showroom was filled with high-end instruments from around the world. The sight of dozens of pianos on display took Isabella’s breath away.

“G-gorgeous…” Isabella took a deep breath, trying to calm her excitement. Having studied piano since childhood, Isabella was obsessed with the instrument, and these pianos were like something out of her dreams. Since Olivia and Isabella arrived early, they were the first customers of the day.

A man in a black tailcoat approached them, his demeanor exceptionally gentlemanly. “May I assist you with anything, ladies?”

Isabella’s face flushed, and she glanced at the prices of the pianos nearby. Her resolve wavered. “Livi, maybe we should leave. These pianos are too expensive. We should try a rental company instead.”

The salesman’s professional smile turned somewhat indifferent at Isabella’s comment. Carlos Harmonies catered to high-end clients. The staff were astute; they could tell from a glance that these young women didn’t have much money. Their entire outfits probably didn’t cost more than five hundred dollars. Such people were unlikely to afford the store’s instruments.

“If you’re looking for rentals, you might be in the wrong place,” the staff said with noticeable coldness.

Olivia glanced at the indifferent staff member and pulled Isabella further inside. “Bella, pick one to look at.”

The staff member, though disdainful, followed due to store policy. Isabella nervously clung to Olivia’s hand, her palms sweating, as they kept their distance from the pianos with million-dollar price tags, fearful of accidentally damaging them.

“Livi… Let’s forget it. These pianos are too expensive. Even the one we had at home before was only a few thousand.” The prices here started at millions, and just renting one for a day was beyond her budget.

“It’s okay. Just take a look,” Olivia said, scanning the pianos. Her attention was soon caught by a white grand piano, standing out among the black ones. The pure white piano seemed perfect for Isabella’s soft and cute demeanor.

“Try it out,” Olivia encouraged.

Isabella was also drawn to the white piano’s appearance. Despite her best efforts to stay composed, her eyes still sparkled with admiration. She reached out instinctively, but the salesman’s abrupt cough interrupted her.

“This piano is a custom model from Piano Echoes,” the salesman said coldly. Piano Echo was one of the top three piano brands in the world, and custom models were exceptionally pricey. Isabella quickly withdrew her hand, her eyes widening as she saw the price tag.

“Three million, eight hundred thousand?” Isabella was stunned. Even if she sold her house, she wouldn’t be able to afford it! The staff member’s impatience grew as he watched Isabella’s shocked reaction.