Ten million dollars.
Theodora had actually returned ten million dollars to the Belbin family.
Tania stared at the card in her hand. Where had Theodora gotten that kind of money?
The only explanation that made sense was... she must have latched onto some sugar daddy before leaving the Belbin family.
Tania's fingers tightened around the card as she returned home, her mood restless.
That evening, Tania's piano teacher arrived.
Laura greeted her with an almost desperate enthusiasm. "Tania, the competition is right around the corner. From now on, we're adding an extra hour of practice every evening."
"Yes, Mom," Tania replied obediently, pushing her earlier thoughts aside.
Laura turned eagerly to the teacher. "Wella, do you think Tania has a shot at first place?"
Wella adjusted his gla
