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This is The Diva Story, part 42.

Okay. Part 42. Millie got the app on her computer to work just in time.

She smoothed down her hair one last time before clicking the accept button.

She smiled while she waited for everything to connect, fully aware her own camera was already working.

Hi there, Richard said.

Millie waved back shyly.

"'Hey,' she shifted in her seat.

She had not expected the artistic director of the Boston Lyric Opera to request a video call today. She was nervous.

Thank you for making the time on such short notice. He said, of course, no problem.

I hope you had a good trip back. Yes, thank you. I got home a few hours ago.

Richard squeezed his eyes,

appearing to study her living room.

Millie hoped he couldn't see much.

She was feeling somewhat embarrassed

to be talking to this accomplished director

while sitting on her old couch.

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