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Chapter 597 The True Culprit

Christine fell silent.

Meryl spoke calmly. “Don’t worry. The police are smart. If you really did it, they won’t let you off the hook.”

Christine’s face turned pale. She was escorted into the police car under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

The scene quickly became the talk of the ensemble. Christine had turned into the center of attention in the orchestra.

When Egan learned that his daughter had been taken away by the police, he rushed over to find out what had happened.

At that time, Meryl was in the dressing room, tuning her cello strings.

Chandler arrived as well, carrying a large bouquet. He left it in Meryl’s dressing room as a gesture of encouragement for her performance.

Egan entered just as Chandler was stepping out.

Although Egan wasn’t close to Meryl, he was somewhat acquainted with Chandler.

Spotting him felt like catching a lifeline.

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“Mr. Aniston,” Egan pleaded. “Your wife wasn’t hurt. Christine is still young. I’ll make sure she learns her lesson. Can we let this go?”

Chandler frowned, clearly displeased.

“You call being in her twenties young? My wife is in her twenties too.”

“As the orchestra’s leader, instead of upholding fairness, you’re just trying to cover for your daughter. Honestly, I don’t think you’re fit for your position.”

Egan’s face turned an even darker shade.

Being rebuked by someone much younger stung his pride.

Chandler didn’t hold back. “What’s the point of you teaching her? You’ve been at it for over two decades, and look how she’s turned out. Since you can’t educate her, someone else will.”

Egan bowed his head as people passed by in the hallway.

Seeing Egan so subservient to a man, everyone gossiped.

Egan’s head drooped as he wiped the sweat off his brow. Regret washed over him; he hadn’t expected Chandler to be so protective and relentless.

“You’re right. I was wrong. Christine was wrong too,” Egan said, forcing a smile. “I sincerely apologize.”

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“Why are you apologizing to me? I wasn’t the one harmed.”

Chandler’s gaze shifted to the dressing room door. “Last night, my wife was locked in there, freezing for hours. Egan, how do you think this should be handled? Your orchestra might have connections I can’t touch, but I can still report this to the relevant authorities. As for your job…”

Egan’s heart sank.

His original intent was to beg for leniency for his daughter, but now it seemed Chandler was coming for him as well.

“Rules are rules. I’m always fair and won’t play favorites!” Egan declared hurriedly.

Egan just wanted to quickly settle the matter, knowing he had encountered a difficult character. He promised and said, “Once Christine is out, I’ll make sure she apologizes to your wife.”

Inside the dressing room, Meryl overheard everything.

She chuckled softly. She hadn’t expected Chandler to defend her so fiercely.

It felt good to be protected, to know there was always someone there to catch her when she turned around.

Finally, it was Meryl’s turn to perform.

She was well-prepared and had memorized the score. When the host announced her name, they mentioned that she was…

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