For some reason, Nathaniel felt that the voice was oddly familiar.
He turned his head slightly around and saw a little boy in a suit.
Mylo was stunned too when he saw Nathaniel and Mango. He met Nathaniel last time when the latter was looking for Rita in the park. Therefore, he naturally knew who the person in front of him was. As for the graceful woman standing beside Nathaniel, he guessed that it was Rita's mother.
How as it possible that they were here?
Did their presence mean that Rita was here as well?
Mylo's was instantly riled up by excitement.
"Uncle Nathaniel, why brings you here?"
Mango saw that the other party had said Nathaniel's full name correctly, so she could not help but ask, "Who's this?"
"He is that brat who pranked our daughter in the park last time."
The corners of Mylo's mouth twitched when he heard Nathaniel's words.
Why was Nathaniel so hostile to him?
On the other hand, Mango responded very quickly.
"You're Mylo, right? I heard Rita talk about you. Are you the one playing the violin just now?"
"Yes. Apologies for the disruption, Aunt Shen."
Mylo was elegant in both his speech and action. It was obvious that he was well educated since childhood.
Mango felt comfortable conversing with him.
"No, you are really good at playing the violin. I thought it was an adult playing just now. You can't pull off certain techniques without years of practice."
Mylo was a little happy upon hearing Mango's compliment, but he still said humbly, "It's nothing, I simply train more than others."
"I don't need an artist as my son-in-law."
After saying that, Nathaniel took Mango with him and left.
Mylo was completely dumbfounded.
What was the problem with being an artist?
"Uncle Nathaniel, do you have certain misunderstandings about me?"
Mylo spoke hastily, feeling very anxious.
Last time, Nathaniel wasn't that cold towards him.
At such a young age, how could he understand that a father would be hostile towards a man or boy who coveted his daughter?
"There's zero misunderstandings. We're from a business family, and the son-in-law we want is of course a great businessman. To us, arts is just a hobby. It isn't a future career. By the way, I'll get someone to return the jade pendant you gave to Rita. I've always wanted to return it to you, but it was delayed because I couldn't find you."
It was rare for Nathaniel to talk with a kid so much, but his tone was not friendly at all.
Mango could sense some animosity between them.
She tugged on Nathaniel's sleeve and whispered, "It's rude to talk to a child in this manner."
"I have no intention of being polite anyway. Let's go."
Nathaniel dragged Mango away with him as he spoke.
The butler was so angry that he wanted to speak up for Mylo, but the latter stopped him.
There was a hint of sorrow on his face.
Nathaniel had looked down on him.
Was Rita the same?
He watched as Nathaniel and Mango entered the Veronne Courtyard opposite to him. He couldn't help but freeze momentarily.
He remembered clearly that he had asked the other party before, but they had said that the owner's surname was Shen. However, now he knew that Rita was staying inside.
Did he just loss an opportunity to meet Rita?
A trace of disappointment flickered across Mylo's beautiful eyes.
"Butler, find out where they are going. Book the same flight for me. I'm going to go with them."
Although Mylo was young, he was imposing and authoritative when he spoke. For a moment, the butler was at a loss for what to do.
"Mr. Hans, you have to take part in the youth piano competition next week. This is an exam for the sixth grade. If you don't go, Mr..."
"You obey my father's words blindly. What about my words?"
Mylo raised his eyebrows and the butler felt a hint of stress instantly.
"No, it's just that if you don't make it at this time, your father may blame me. I'm sure you know that he is strict with you."
"Then let him blame all he wants."
Mylo said as he walked in. However, there was reluctance in his eyes.
He really would love to spend more time with Rita. He longed to know her. This desire was even stronger than his obedience to his father and his love for music.
Everyone envied the fact that he was born in a family of musicians. They said that he was a genius in music and would definitely make his parents proud in the future.
His grandfather was a famous pianist, while his father was a famous violinist. His mother was the top leader of the national opera troupe. Even his brothers and sisters won countless prizes from a young age.
From the moment Mylo was born, he was told that music was his family's way of surviving the world. It was also their inheritance. Regardless of whether he liked it or not, he had to start interpreting musical notation when he was still young. This was the Hans family's rule.
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